Poole Museum
Visit Poole Museum and delve into Poole's rich history. Step through the modern glass atrium and instantly travel back two thousand years to see the Poole log boat. Take time to explore our galleries which display artifacts dating tens of thousands of years and internationally important works of art.
Be inspired by our collections, visit our 1950s kitchen and reminisce about times gone by. Don't forget to take a break in our visitor lounge and take in the magnificent views from the terrace over Poole Harbour.
Budding historians will want to while away their time in the Poole History Centre, which holds and extensive documentary research collection of maps, photographs and books about Poole's History.
Visit during holidays and take part in our varied holiday activity programme.
Venue/Contact Details
- Name:
- Poole Museum
- Address:
- Poole Museum
4 High Street
Poole
Dorset - Postcode:
- BH15 1BW
- Telephone:
- 01202 262600
- Fax:
- 01202 262622
- E-mail:
- museums@poole.gov.uk
- Website:
- www.boroughofpoole.com/.../museums
- Contact Name:
- Trudie Cole
- Contact Position:
- Learning & Access Manager
Details
- Times Available:
- SUMMER OPENING:
Monday: 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00
Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 17.00 OTHERWISE:
Tuesday: 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 16:00
Friday: 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 16:00 - Availability:
- All Year Round
- Age:
- From 0 years 0 months to 99 years 0 months
- Costs:
- Service/Activity is free
- Additional Cost Details:
- Many activities are free but, but some charge. Please contact for further information.
- Facilities:
- Wheelchair Accessible Entrance, Accessible Toilet Facilities, Lift, Refreshments
- Caters for Special Diets?:
- Cooking Workshops can be adapted
- Referral Criteria:
- Self Referral
- Referral Procedure:
- Contact the Museum by telephone, e-mail or letter with enquiries, for information about special events Local History: 01202 262621 CONTACT NAMES: Donna Price
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Directions:
- Poole Railway Station M1 Bus Route: Poole - Bournemouth - Castlepoint Route One: Poole Town Service 8 Bus Route: Upton - Creekmoor - Poole
- Staff are CRB Approved?:
- Yes
- Provider has a First Aid Policy?:
- No
- Provider has Public Liability Insurance?:
- Yes
