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.

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Bronze Age Boat

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.

The Bronze Age Boat »

Curating Visibility

A new immersive gallery and Virtual Reality exhibition.

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Museum in Miniature

New exhibition in our Special Exhibition Gallery - open from June 2025 to April 2026

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Stairwell Exhibition -
"Nothing Great is Easy"

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Captain Matthew Webb’s inaugural channel swim in August 1875.

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 Online Exhibitions

 


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.

Online Resources

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

Contact Us

Dover Museum
Market Square
Dover
Kent CT16 1PH

Tel: 01304 201066

Enquiries:  museumenquiries@dover.gov.uk

Opening Hours

  • April-September
    9.30am-5pm Monday to Saturday
    10am-3pm Sunday
  • October-March
    9.30am-5pm Monday to Saturday 
    Closed Sunday
  • Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.