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Beaminster Museum
The history of Beaminster and its surrounding villages through displays of social history, farming, schools, wartime, commerce, industry, from pre-historic, Roman and 19th and 20th centuries. Exhibitions of local archaeology and the geological history of the world-famous Horn Park quarry. Special exhibitions throughout the season. Facilities include a reference library and a shop. In the words of a recent visitor "what a gem of a place". Something for all the family.
Opening Times
Opening 07/04/2012 - 28/10/2012
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:30 - 16:30
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10:30 - 16:30
Friday Closed
Saturday 10:30 - 16:30
Sunday 14:00 - 16:30
Bank Holiday 14:00 - 16:30
Opening 06/04/2013 - 27/10/2013
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult | £1.00 per ticket |
| Accompanied Child | free |
| Friend Of Museum | free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
From town square, take road to Bridport for 300 metres, turn left on Whitcombe Road. Museum in old chapel, 30 metres on the left.
Public Transport Directions
Regular bus services from Bridport and Yeovil. Alight at the Square, walk 300 metres towards Bridport, turn left onto Whitcombe Road, Museum 30 metres on the left.
Facilities
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Children & Infants
- Accept Children Over 3
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge) - In town Square, or Yarn Barton car park close to the Square.
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards children - Follow the Beaminster Bee Trail.
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted - By appointment.
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