Sherborne Museum
Sherborne Museum
4.5
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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This fascinating small museum reflects the social and historical life of Sherborne, a market town in the heart of the Dorset countryside. Attractions include a unique medieval wall-painting, a touch-screen version of the glorious Sherborne Missal, botanical watercolours by pioneering Edwardian artist Diana Wilson, a vast photographic archive, a famous dolls' house, silk displays and much more. Ground floor wheelchair access.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Jennifer S
Exeter, UK13 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Spontaneous visit to this quirky museum! Staffed by volunteers who were lovely & helpful. Interesting mix of artefacts from in and around Sherbourne, lots to take in! Would benefit from clearer and more accessible signage to explain exhibits, such as clear titles, short description, then more lengthy explanations. But, wow, what a fascinating and eclectic mix of all-things Sherbourne! Well done to all involved :-)
Written August 15, 2024
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Hemel Hempstead, UK9 contributions
Dec 2013 • Solo
I think this is a great little museum with great friendly staff who are so helpful to answer any question you might have. I found them really helpful about Sherborne and it's history as well as the local landmarks, they even advised me to try other places that ended up with dividends. I can't fault the people behind the museum and their knowledge about the town was really great. I did learn a lot more than I expected. I must say that it made my day when I went there.
Written December 5, 2013
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Jenny B
Penarth, UK29 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
Nice local museum well worth a visit , friendly staff and interesting exhibits with explanations. Good for families.
Written October 10, 2015
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starfighter104
Weymouth, UK13 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
Although living only twenty miles away we had never visited Sherborne Museum. Today we put this right and we were very glad we did. This a really interesting experience concerning local history with lots of exhibits and enough to see and do to occupy at least an hour. We ran out of time but intend to return soon. The museum is open every week day is free and staffed by volunteers. The lady in charge during our visit was really friendly and helpful. A donation towards running costs is much appreciated and merited.
Written October 8, 2015
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Thank you for your kind review - we're so glad you enjoyed your visit. We always love local people coming in; they're often surprised! Do come again soon as we always have changing exhibitions, as well as old favourites.
Written November 5, 2015
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Gary D
Sherborne, UK32 contributions
Sep 2015 • Solo
This is a truly superb museum. I sometimes think that because of it's location in Church Lane it is overshadowed by the Abbey. Church Lane cuts through between the Abbey and Cheap Street and the small entrance door belies the vast number of exhibits inside. If it is a bit of a wet day an hour or so in here will be very interesting and informative. There is something for everyone and if you have an eye for detail you will find it here in abundance. I would urge visitors to make an effort to see this museum and bear in mind it is FREE to enter. It is very modern with interactive areas and some fascinating videos.
Written September 25, 2015
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Charles J
Glasgow, UK572 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
This is a small museum with no entrance fee. It is stuffed with fascinating bits and pieces of Sherborne's history. We spent longer in there than expected. If it is of interest then I recommend a visit.
Written April 19, 2015
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Rebecca D
Hamilton, VA123 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
Tucked away in an alleyway a block from Sherborne Abbey, the Sherborne Museum could easily be overlooked, and that would be a mistake. You enter into a small room with a desk surrounded by miscellaneous local publications and the requisite postal card collection. The volunteer staff take your small entry fee and briefly describe the four room/two floor layout. This is not your state of the art high tech museum, but rather a collection of "collections"--with the occasional diorama and posted photography displays. You feel as if you are on an elementary school field trip in the 1960's. But in spite of its low key appearance, you do glean a lot of information about Sherborne's past--from its silk and glove industry to the stories of local lads who served in both world wars to the recent demise of the Digby School for Girls. The museum is simple to walk through--30-40 minutes is sufficient. The volunteers are very friendly and helpful. The museum's simplicity is its charm and for a pound note is very worthy of your attention.
Written September 10, 2014
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Monksilver
Bristol, UK101 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
as it was raining we arrived to receive a helpful and warm welcome from a lady at the desk - the exhibits extremely good in presentation and we certainly and easily digested the town's history lot's to see including an exhibition relating to WW1
Written August 7, 2014
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Barry K
Somerset, UK70 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
An interesting local museum housed in an historic building. From the outside it appears dark and possibly run down, but far from it, the interior is well maintained and the exhibits are very well presented. There are toys to amuse young children and two large video units; one dedicated to the Sherborne Abbey Missal which is a hands on unit, you cannot fail to be impressed by the equipment and the missal, and there are chairs to sit on! It's not overdone with so much mind blowing information. Cheap admission and friendly and helpful volunteer staff.
Written November 16, 2013
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chridassfg
2 contributions
Sep 2013
Brilliant collection of natural history, archaeology and recent material on sherborne. Happy and enthusiastic staff. The material on the civil war siege was well presented.
Written September 12, 2013
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