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Welcome to
Sherborne Museum
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 by the Arts Council.
Tuesday 7 April to Thursday 10 December 2020
| 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 2 December 2019 to 6 April 2020
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 10:30am to 1:30pm* |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 10:30am to 1:30pm* |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | 10:30am to 1:30pm* |
| Sun | Closed |
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing
* Please note that we are closed until the end of January
Admission Charges 2020
| 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.
The museum is currently closed due to unforeseen circumstances
We are very sorry for any inconvenience but in view of the current situation we have made the decision to close the museum temporarily. The roof of the WC is leaking which has affected
the electrical circuits which have to remain switched off until the roof is fixed. This means we have no hot water so that the recommended hand washing cannot be carried out. We feel we
have a responsibility to volunteers and visitors to provide good hygiene, particularly at this time, so the museum will remain closed at least until this problem is dealt with.
We will be closely monitoring advice from the Government and from Public Health England to assess when it is prudent to re-open. Thank you for your patience.
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.
Contacts
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
Registered charity no. 1176535
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Support
We are supported by our Members' Association, Dorset Council, Sherborne Town Council, the former Museums, Libraries & Archives (MLA) and the current Arts Council England to all of whom we extend our appreciation and gratitude.
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