Dover Museum

Dover Museum

Dover Museum is much more than just a local history and archaeology museum. Situated in the town centre of Dover, Britain’s historic port town, this modern museum tells the fascinating story of this rich and important area. 

School Days

Cross-curricular school activity days for Key Stage 1, 2 & 3 pupils are held throughout the year. 

For more information please visit our Education page.


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Bronze Age Boat

 BAB cropped for website

In September 1992, archaeologists in Dover discovered the remains of a prehistoric wooden boat thought to be some 3,500 years old. Our gallery tells the story of this important find and its implications for understanding the Bronze Age.

Online Resources

Read our updated information on Stanlee Shipbreaking & Salvage Company for a facinating look into this aspect of Dover's rich history.

Exhibitions

What People Wore

Opening Wednesday 27 May in the Special Exhibition Gallery

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Get Crafty! At Dover Museum »

Free drop-in family craft session on Saturday 30 May, 10am-3pm.


At the End of History

Set in a near-future dystopia where cultural conflict has decimated museum collections.

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Front Line Town

Stairwell Exhibition open from Monday 27 April. 

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 Online Exhibitions

All our exhibitions »

 

 

 

 

Dover Museum

Market Square, Dover CT16 1PH

Opening hours
April-September:
Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm
Sunday 10am-3pm

October-March:
Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and
New Year's Day

 

 

 

 

 

Roman Painted House

New Street, Dover CT17 9AJ

Opening hours 2026
Open from Friday 3 April - Saturday 31 October

School holidays: Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm
Term-time: Saturday only 10am-4pm

Heritage Open Days: Daily 10am-4pm

Please see website or social media for full details

 

 



Contact Us

Dover Museum
+44(0)1304 201066
museumenquiries@dover.gov.uk

Roman Painted House
+44(0)1304 201066
RPH@dover.gov.uk

Admission to both sites is free

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