Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
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Overview
Visit this award-winning museum in the heart of Dorset’s county town of Dorchester. Featuring a wide variety of collections, there is something for everyone to enjoy including the history of the Jurassic Coast and its dinosaurs, ancient Dorset, geology and earth sciences, fine art, sculpture, Dorset’s literary history (boasting a world-class collection on Thomas Hardy) plus a programme of temporary exhibitions. There are children’s trails and activities, and families are especially welcome. Look out for fun dinosaur activities in the Jurassic Coast Gallery, as well as the tearoom and gift shop.
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About the area
Dorset is made up of rugged coastlines, high chalk downlands and a chain of picturesque villages and seaside towns that make up Britain’s Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, noted for its layers of shale and numerous fossils embedded in the rock. Hidden gems of Dorset can be found down winding, country lanes that lead to snug villages hidden from view.
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