Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is a fascinating journey through 250 million years of history.

Four themed galleries showcase the region's riches - from fossilized dinosaur footprints at Natural Dorset, to the world's largest collection of works by Thomas Hardy, to 500,000 years of human history at People's Dorset.

Artists' Dorset Gallery delights with a variety of art forms, including paintings, sculptures and textiles. Family activities, interactive exhibitions and the unique neo-Gothic architecture of the Victorian Hall with its Roman floor mosaics make every visit an unforgettable experience.