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

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.

Celebrating Volunteers Week with a BIG THANK YOU to all our wonderful fab volunteers, and a special shout out to our vo...
01/06/2026

Celebrating Volunteers Week with a BIG THANK YOU to all our wonderful fab volunteers, and a special shout out to our volunteer Museum Director Sylvia Hixson Andrews You are all amazing!!

29/05/2026

Looking for relaxing activities in Dorset? Discover Blandford’s Hidden Gardens this June! 🌸

Take a stroll through some of the beautiful private gardens tucked away in the heart of Blandford Forum and support local charities at the same time.

📅 Sunday 7 June 2026
🕚 11am – 5pm
🎟️ £7 entry for all gardens

Tickets available from Blandford Information Centre (01258 454770) and Blandford Town Museum (01258 450388).

Ever thought about volunteering? Come and join the fun team at the Museum. The Museum is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday...
29/05/2026

Ever thought about volunteering? Come and join the fun team at the Museum. The Museum is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am - 4pm so call in for an informal chat. We look forward to meeting you.

TONIGHT!!! Barrows and Burials - the next archaeology talk on Thursday 28th May.
27/05/2026

TONIGHT!!! Barrows and Burials - the next archaeology talk on Thursday 28th May.

The Victorian Garden at the Museum is looking blooming lovely and ready for Blandford's Hidden Gardens on Sunday 7th Jun...
26/05/2026

The Victorian Garden at the Museum is looking blooming lovely and ready for Blandford's Hidden Gardens on Sunday 7th June. The garden is maintained by a team of wonderful volunteers who will have plants for sale on the day. Tickets are now available to purchase at the Museum.

25/05/2026

Thank you for visiting us Look forward to seeing you again very soon. Keep cool

The Museum, Gift Shop & Victorian Garden will be open on Bank Holiday Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am ...
23/05/2026

The Museum, Gift Shop & Victorian Garden will be open on Bank Holiday Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am - 4pm with FREE admission for everyone, donations are welcome.

Tickets on sale from today at the Museum & Blandford Information Centre
23/05/2026

Tickets on sale from today at the Museum & Blandford Information Centre

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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