Dover Museum

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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 Activity 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.

For booking information, please contact hannah.bryan@dover.gov.uk 

 

  


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Bronze Age Boat

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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 Exhibitions

 Channel Firing 

A response by Peter Sheppard Skaerved  to Dover Museum's WWI collection.

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Get Crafty at Dover Museum!

Book here for our next family arts and crafts workshop on Saturday 30 December. 

New Exhibition

Channel Crossings

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Open until May 2024 in the special exhibitions gallery.

Stairwell Exhibitions

Maison Dieu Archaeology

Find out about exciting discoveries on the site of Dover's historic Maison Dieu (Dover Town Hall) during recent community archaeological digs and learn how they've added to our knowledge of this important building. Including a large case of finds.

In partnership with Canterbury Archaeological Trust. Part of the National Lottery-funded Reawakening the Maison Dieu project. 

 Open until 31 December.

 

 Channel Swimming

A permanent exhibition about this amazing feat of endurance, from Captain Webb to modern-day swimmers, on the rear staircase.

Printed copies of the stairwell exhibition panels can be borrowed from the front desk, for visitors unable to access the staircases.

 


Online Resources 

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

Read about the Corbel on our history gallery. 

 

 

 

 

Contact Us

Dover Museum
Market Square
Dover
Kent CT16 1PH

Tel: 01304 201066

Enquiries: museumenquiries@dover.gov.uk

Opening Hours

April - September: 9.30-5.00 Monday to Saturday,
10.00 - 3.00 Sunday 
October - March: Monday -Saturday 9.30 - 17.00
Closed Sunday.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Free Admission

 



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