Poole Museum tells the inspiring story of a town and its people shaped by the sea.
Following a transformational redevelopment, the museum has reopened with a bold new vision and an exciting visitor experience.
Explore the NEW Poole Museum and discover:
- Six brand-new galleries spread across five floors
- Three immersive maritime galleries – Harbour Life, Setting Sail, and Shipwreck!
- The Poole Iron Age Logboat – nearly 10 metres long and the largest ever found in Southern Britain, now on open display
- Two flexible exhibition spaces hosting a dynamic programme of touring and temporary exhibitions
- Interactive displays and engaging new exhibits
- Family-friendly trails for children of all ages
- A vibrant calendar of events, workshops, and activities
- A museum shop featuring locally inspired gifts and products
Also part of the museum estate is Scaplen's Court & Garden, a beautifully preserved medieval merchant’s house with a tranquil herb and physic garden. It’s also home to the museum’s inviting café – The Old Town Salt Pig.
Free entry ensures everyone can explore, stay a while, then return again and again.
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