The Teddy Bear Museum

Visit this unique family museum with its evocative and atmospheric displays of teddy bears from throughout the last century. From the earliest teddy bears right up until today’s TV favourites they are all there to be seen and enjoyed. The museums oldest bear is called Michael as was made in 1906 and is based on the original teddy bear design and pattern. The museum is set in the ‘house’ of Edward Bear – a human sized teddy bear – who with his family have been avid bear collectors! Famous bears such as Rupert Bear, Winnie the Pooh and Paddington are on display. The whole visit is great nostalgic fun!

Opening Times

Summer Opening 1 Apr 2009 - 31 Oct 2009

Winter Opening 1 Nov 2009 - 31 Mar 2010

Closed 25 Dec 2009 - 26 Dec 2009

* Open 10am-5pm 1st April - 31st October, open 10am-4:30pm 1st November - 31st March. Closed 25th-26th December.

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A35. Drive into the centre of Dorchester and park in one fo the municipal car parks. The museum is pedestrian signposted from these.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Dorchester South and West stations. Walk into the centre and then follow pedestrian signs. The stations are about 15 minutes walk from the museum.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre
• Indoor Attraction
• No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

• Guide Dogs Permitted

Parking & Transport

• Parking (charge)

Payment Methods

• Approx length of visit - 01:00
• Blue Badge Guides admitted free
• Delta accepted
• Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Weekdays preferred, must be pre-booked.
• JCB accepted
• Maestro accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Max group size - 50
• Min group size - 15
• Open by appointment outside normal opening times
• Solo accepted
• Special group rates
• Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
• TIC Staff Admitted Free
• Visa accepted

Establishment Features

• Event Venue
• Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - German

Specialist Features

• Family Fun
• Marketed towards children
• Marketed towards families

Languages spoken

• German spoken

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted