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Wareham, Dorset, United Kingdom
We are in the heart of Wareham by the main traffic lights and Town Hall
(Click Location tab above)
(Click Location tab above)
Open Monday to Saturday: 10am - 4pm
NB: Sorry we are closed on Sundays
NB: Sorry we are closed on Sundays
Open from: Saturday 26th June 2021
Season ends: 31st October
Season ends: 31st October
Information given on this website is provided entirely in good faith. Wareham Town Museum does not accept responsibility for any problems whatsoever caused by the use of that information
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Our Statement of Purpose
To tell the story of Wareham’s cultural heritage from prehistoric to modern times, and to ensure that the collections of artefacts, documents and images are safeguarded and developed for future generations.
Wareham Town Museum
A 19 min video about the museum and its artefacts which is also available in the museum for visitors to see.
A 19 min video about the museum and its artefacts which is also available in the museum for visitors to see.
The museum is fully
accessible to wheelchair users
accessible to wheelchair users
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Site updated: 20 June 2021
Original site launched March 2004
Site expanded and redesigned May 2016
T E Lawrence Section
Wareham Town Museum tells the story of the Wareham area from prehistoric times to the present day. It has a special section on Lawrence of Arabia and is regularly updated with new exhibits.
The Museum is supported by Wareham Town Council and is run by volunteers who endeavour to maintain the advertised opening hours.
New volunteers are always welcome! Interested? Click here!
100 Years
of the
of the
Royal
Naval
Cordite
Factory
Naval
Cordite
Factory
Please Click Images
to Open Pages
to Open Pages
T E Lawrence
Dinosaurs
100 Years Ago
Archaeology
Pottery
Royal
Naval
Cordite
Factory
Naval
Cordite
Factory
World
War I
and the
Great Fire
of Wareham
War I
and the
Great Fire
of Wareham
Wareham’s Saxon Sword
Admission is absolutely free!
We are, of course, always happy to accept donations
if you have enjoyed your visit! Donations Boxes are by the museum door
if you have enjoyed your visit! Donations Boxes are by the museum door
Museum Curator - Heather
Click HERE to see our Coronavirus Risk Assessment Rules for limited entry
again soon!
The Wareham Town Museum will be open for the first time this year on:
Saturday 26th June from 10am to 4pm.
Saturday 26th June from 10am to 4pm.
Due to the restrictions we can only allow 6 people or two families to be in the Museum at one time, so there may be a wait when you call in. On arrival please sanitise your hands, and scan the QR code. If you cannot do so, please add your names to the list at the front desk.
Masks (or exemption lanyard) must be worn at all times when in the Museum.
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope that these restrictions will lift before the end of July.
Museum Manager