Blandford Town Museum

Blandford Town Museum Blandford Museum preserving the heritage of Blandford and surrounding villages. There is also a Civic Group and a Sustainability Group.

The Museum is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am - 4pm Entry is FREE, donations are welcome Come and enjoy a visit to the Blandford Town Museum where you will find an extensive history of Blandford and the surrounding villages. The Museum, which is in a historic former coach house has exhibits dating back to the Palaeolithic including Militaria, Victorian life, Mediaeval and

Georgian history, a Diorama of the famous Blandford 1731 Fire, Georgian clocks, school history, a model railway and much, much more. The Museum also has a Gift Shop selling homemade preserves, cards, pottery, children’s toys and many artisan gifts made by local artists. The Museum Victorian Garden, which is maintained by a group of volunteers sells plants and is set in a beautiful tranquil setting. There are many groups who work under the umbrella of the Museum, and these include the Archaeology group who hold monthly talks and hold “Ask an Archaeologist” days throughout the year. All are free to museum members. A new initiative at the Museum is the installation of the Navilens app. This coded system has improved the experience of our blind and visually impaired visitors. Codes are placed at strategic points to guide visitors throughout the Museum, pointing out and describing selected exhibits. During the Spring/Summer months coffee mornings, plant sales and Friday suppers are held at the Museum. Admission to the Museum and Victorian Garden is FREE. The Museum is run entirely by volunteers, so relies on donations, grant funding and membership subscriptions. Opening times
February to December
*Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am – 4pm
* Please check the website for Monday openings

UPDATE!!! This event has sadly been CANCELLED!!! Saturday 4th July Green Fair at the Arches.
16/06/2026

UPDATE!!! This event has sadly been CANCELLED!!! Saturday 4th July Green Fair at the Arches.

The Museum, Gift Shop & Victorian Garden opening times - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am - 4pm. FREE ...
15/06/2026

The Museum, Gift Shop & Victorian Garden opening times - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am - 4pm. FREE admission, donations welcome!!

Heritage walk TODAY! Learn more about the heritage of the town. Meet at Marsh & Ham car park at 11am. Walk will take ...
14/06/2026

Heritage walk TODAY! Learn more about the heritage of the town. Meet at Marsh & Ham car park at 11am. Walk will take approximately 2 hours. Donations welcome!

TODAY!!!!! Coffee Morning & Plant Sale in the beautiful Victorian Garden. Everyone welcome.
13/06/2026

TODAY!!!!! Coffee Morning & Plant Sale in the beautiful Victorian Garden. Everyone welcome.

Join us on Sunday 14th June for a Heritage Walk and learn about the history of Blandford and how it became a unique Geor...
12/06/2026

Join us on Sunday 14th June for a Heritage Walk and learn about the history of Blandford and how it became a unique Georgian town.
The walk will be hosted by town guides from the Blandford Civic Society and will start at 11am from the Marsh & Ham car park behind Morrisons and will take approximately two hours. There is no charge, but donations are welcome!

09/06/2026

The Museum, Gift Shop & Victorian Garden opening times - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am-4pm

Date for your diary Saturday 13th June Coffee Morning and Plant Sale in the beautiful Victorian Garden.
08/06/2026

Date for your diary Saturday 13th June Coffee Morning and Plant Sale in the beautiful Victorian Garden.

TODAY!! TODAY!!! Tickets on sale at the Museum.
06/06/2026

TODAY!! TODAY!!! Tickets on sale at the Museum.

Tickets on sale at the Museum for Blandford's Hidden Gardens.
04/06/2026

Tickets on sale at the Museum for Blandford's Hidden Gardens.

Tuesday Trivia! The Museum collections need your help. Does anyone know what this might be or what it might have been ...
02/06/2026

Tuesday Trivia! The Museum collections need your help. Does anyone know what this might be or what it might have been used for? Wooden handle with heavy metal attachment.

Address

Bere's Yard
Blandford Forum
DT117HQ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441258450388

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