Dorman Museum
Dorman Museum
4.5
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Dorman Museum celebrates Middlesbrough through natural and social history, and includes extensive exhibitions dedicated to Linthorpe Art Pottery, locally produced in the late 1800s, and Dr Christopher Dresser, the preeminent Victorian designer.
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- Brian DDarlington, United Kingdom963 contributionsA pleasant surpriseWhat a pleasant surprise this was. It was our first visit and we were delighted with what we saw. The Lego exhibition was great and our Granddaughter loved it. A special mention to the cafe.....it was great. Well to the Mum and daughter owners.Visited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten November 30, 2023
- Elizabeth S51 contributionsTitanic exhibition @ Dorman MuseumVisited the Dorman museum especially for the titanic exhibition and it was great. Although not particularly big, there was a variety of information and artifacts to look at including from the film. After the exhibition we had a look round the rest of the museum and noticed some other new exhibits. Lots of interesting information about the history of the area where Iive.Visited June 2023Traveled with familyWritten May 21, 2024
- Charlotte B68 contributionsAmazing activities and museumWe visit the museum regularly and it never grows old. They always have a new exhibition which is lovely, and a trail around the galleries. When we recently went we to the museum they had a middlesbrough exhibition which was great, as my little brother loves football. They also had a football trail that he loved and he was ecstatic to found out some youth players were at the museum. He got 3 players signatures and a photo with Roary. They always have family games and activities upstairs especially in the holidays so It’s perfect. Definitely recommend!!Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 27, 2024
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David W
Middlesbrough, UK75 contributions
Jan 2023
The Dresser and Linthorpe Pottery part of the exhibition were extremely impressive.
Donna the very knowledgeable staff member was very helpful and had a super knowledge of what was on display.
She was able to convey that the pottery exhibits were the largest Linthorpe/Dresser collections on public display in the world !!! Wow.
Regarding the Egyptian display,again very impressive and interesting.
All in all we enjoyed every minute of our time at the Dorman Museum.
We managed to squeeze in a little time to enjoy the delicious scones and tea on offer in the delightfully quaint cafe.
Well done all round for ensuring a perfect experience.
Donna the very knowledgeable staff member was very helpful and had a super knowledge of what was on display.
She was able to convey that the pottery exhibits were the largest Linthorpe/Dresser collections on public display in the world !!! Wow.
Regarding the Egyptian display,again very impressive and interesting.
All in all we enjoyed every minute of our time at the Dorman Museum.
We managed to squeeze in a little time to enjoy the delicious scones and tea on offer in the delightfully quaint cafe.
Well done all round for ensuring a perfect experience.
Written January 26, 2023
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kelvinwilliama2014
Istanbul, Türkiye2,232 contributions
Mar 2022
The Museum has been modernised and has lost some of its Victorian charm. However, given that Middlesbrough is the birthplace of CAPTAIN COOK it holds some unique artifacts. Also the Dresser inspired Linthorpe Pottery on display is fabulous. Dresser had an amazing gift for design with pottery based on his worldly travels and was way ahead of his time!
Written March 27, 2022
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Chris
Ingleby Barwick, UK105 contributions
Jan 2022
Have just experienced a fabulous afternoon, going down memory lane. Visited with my daughter and grandson and it was so lovely to share childhood memories with them. The staff were all warm and friendly and a visit to the tearoom was a great ending to the day. This museum is close to where I was brought up and I used to visit often. It is so lovely to see that it still attracts so many. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon.
Written January 15, 2022
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dbteesside
Yarm, UK45 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
1st visit as I didn't really know anything about this place . Although it's small it's actually really interesting inside. I took my 87 yr old mum and it was a walk down memory lane for her . Taken on face value it's a great place , easy to navigate and not overpowering with facts. The upstairs gallery/exhibition space is fantastic and full of amazing ceramics that should be shouted about . It's well worth a visit
Written July 24, 2022
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Charlotte B
68 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We visit the museum regularly and it never grows old. They always have a new exhibition which is lovely, and a trail around the galleries. When we recently went we to the museum they had a middlesbrough exhibition which was great, as my little brother loves football. They also had a football trail that he loved and he was ecstatic to found out some youth players were at the museum. He got 3 players signatures and a photo with Roary. They always have family games and activities upstairs especially in the holidays so It’s perfect. Definitely recommend!!
Written August 27, 2024
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Elizabeth S
51 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Visited the Dorman museum especially for the titanic exhibition and it was great. Although not particularly big, there was a variety of information and artifacts to look at including from the film. After the exhibition we had a look round the rest of the museum and noticed some other new exhibits. Lots of interesting information about the history of the area where Iive.
Written May 22, 2024
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pearlyway
LINCS86 contributions
Aug 2021
So much to see here. Good video of growth of ~Middleborough. Reconstructed cinema, pub, shoe and butchers shops etc. Amazing collection of stuffed birds and birds eggs. Good collection of local Linthorpe Pottery. Whole gallery of Christopher Dresser ceramics and metal items.
Written August 13, 2021
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dawn p
northants89 contributions
Oct 2020
A great little museum. I pre-booked due to Covid restrictions. I was the only one there for a while, plenty of staff to answer any questions. Lots of interesting things to see, good parking to the side and behind the museum and lovely access to Albert Park
Written October 15, 2020
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nmaidwell123
Middlesbrough, UK440 contributions
Feb 2020
Really enjoyed this museum. I have lived in the Boro for years and never realised how much it had to offer and the history behind it. Some great exhibits and very well presented. Cant believe it is free to enter.
Written February 23, 2020
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Beccib21
Newton Aycliffe, UK328 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Lived in Co. Durham for 25 years and this was our first visit. Fantastic! Some info boards a little dated, but Middlesbrough is a fast changing place. Love a bit of John Grundy. Spent 2 hours downstairs and will have to pay a return visit to see upstairs displays.
Written February 24, 2023
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I would love to visit Dorman Museum but I have a bit of a problem with walking is there parking nearby...[I do not have a disable
badge..]
Written March 18, 2016
jenjen
yes there is a car park at the back of museum. and one situated on linthorpe road that is free for up to 2 hrs
Written March 22, 2018
Are you open on Wednesdays and if so what things are available for the kids to do?
Written July 20, 2015
rachiikins
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
1 contribution
Hi there!
Yes the museum is open every Wednesday from 9:30am - 4:30pm.
A number of the permanent exhibitions are great for children including Town in Time, Earth in Space and H2O - the museum website has more details about them all (just google "Dorman Museum" - I can't post the link here for security reasons!).
This year's temporary exhibitions (summer: British wildlife, autumn/winter: robots and aliens) are also fantastic for families.
Regular (term time) craft sessions for children run on Thursdays, however during the summer holidays, craft events run on Wednesdays and Fridays, 1-3pm, and are all free. For more information you can call the museum reception on 01642 813781.
Written July 20, 2015
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