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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
Open All Year
Open 10am-5pm 1st April - 30th September, open 10am-4pm 1st October - 31st March. Closed 13th-26th December.
Summer Opening 01/04/2013 - 30/09/2013
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
Winter Opening 01/10/2013 - 31/03/2014
Monday 10:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:30
Thursday 10:00 - 16:30
Friday 10:00 - 16:30
Saturday 10:00 - 16:30
Sunday 10:00 - 16:30
Closed 13/12/2013 - 26/12/2013
* Open 10am-5pm 1st April - 30th September, open 10am-4pm 1st October - 31st March. Closed 13th-26th December.
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family | from £17.99 |
| Adult | from £5.99 |
| Senior | from £4.99 |
| Student | from £4.99 |
| Child | from £3.99 |
| Under 3's | free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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
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