Silk
Letter from Thomas Hardy
(One of the 24 objects we have in our adoption scheme)
Viburnum Lantana drawing by Diana Ruth Wilson
family-friendly and free!
We are located centrally in the heart of this beautiful Dorset town and occupy what was formerly the Almonry belonging to the Abbey, now a grade II listed building.
As a registered charity we have independent status and we were the first volunteer-run museum in Dorset to be awarded full Accreditation.
Tuesday 16 April to Thursday 5 December 2019
| Mon | Closed* |
| Tue | 10:30am to 4:30pm |
| Wed | 10:30am to 4:30pm |
| Thu | 10:30am to 4:30pm |
| Fri | 10:30am to 4:30pm |
| Sat | 10:30am to 4:30pm |
| Sun | Closed |
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing
*Open on Bank Holiday Mondays from 10:30am to 1pm
Winter opening: From 14 December 2018 to 15 April 2019
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 10:30am to 12:30pm (from February) |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 10:30am to 12:30pm (from February) |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing
Admission Charges 2019
| Children up to 18 | Free |
| Students | Free |
| Museum Association Members | Free |
| Disabled (plus a carer) | Free |
| Teachers accompanying school visits | Free |
| Others | Free |
Admission is now FREE to all, although donations are very welcome.
Stories to ignite the imaginaton.
Download our handy guide to help plan your visit. (PDF 520kb)
Out of hours visits may also be arranged. We have an “earlybird scheme” where families with children on the autism spectrum can arrange to visit the Museum between 8.30-10.30 am on their own terms.
There is a social narrative to assist with preparation.
School visits are generally best on Mondays when the museum is closed to the general public, and should be staggered in groups of not more than 20; contact info@sherbornemuseum.co.uk.
Our exciting loans boxes are also available free for up to half a term.
Queries and Donations of items.
We welcome an active interest in the collections and encourage research into Sherborne’s rich heritage. Please contact us to arrange mutually convenient appointments - see also our
Research Policy and arrangements for the donation of items.
Contact details:
Sherborne Museum
Church Lane
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3BP
Telephone: +44 (0)1935 812 252
Email: info@sherbornemuseum.co.uk
Chairman: Nicola Berry
Curator: Elisabeth Bletsoe
Support
We are supported by our Members' Association, West Dorset District Council, Dorset County Council, Sherborne Town Council, the former MLA and the current Arts Council England to all of whom we extend our appreciation and gratitude.
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