Bridport Museum

23/05/2026

The two photographs below were taken at the Punch and Judy show which took place at St Swithun's Fete at Plottingham in 1970.

We are looking for any more details regarding the images. Do you know anyone in these pictures or can you provide further context in another way?

If so, please drop a comment or contact us via private message.

22/05/2026

🪢 Get Knotty this Half Term! 🪢
23 – 30 May
Tuesday to Saturday | 10am – 4pm

Come and get hands-on with rope, string and knots this half term!

Try making your own artwork, have a go at rope making, follow the Rope & Net Trail, explore the new Short Ends exhibition and don’t forget a selfie with Ropey the Elephant 🐘

Free family activities, just drop in — no booking needed.

🎟 Under 21s FREE
Adults £5 annual pass

09/05/2026

📢 Reminder — applications close Monday morning!

We’re hiring a Fundraising Officer to support an exciting project, Re-imagining Bridport Museum for its Centenary.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to help shape the museum’s future by growing income, developing partnerships, and building relationships with supporters old and new.

🕘 Deadline: 9am, Monday 11 May 2026

Find the full job description and application details here:
https://www.bridportmuseum.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BMT-Fundraising-Officer-FINAL.pdf

Please share with anyone who might be interested!

09/05/2026

02/05/2026

A new exhibition has opened at Bridport Museum: Short Ends

Thank you to artist Carrie Mason and everyone who joined us yesterday evening for the opening.

Developed during her residency at Bridport Museum, the exhibition draws on Carrie’s research into the Sanctuary Rope & Net Collection. Through close study of the materials held in the museum stores, she has created a new body of sculptural work using rope and twine.

Short Ends is now open to the public and runs until 16 July. Admission is included with museum entry.

25/04/2026

We’d love your ideas for Bridport Museum.

As part of our public consultation, we’re inviting feedback from everyone—whether you visit us or not.

📍 Miri is out today:
Market outside the museum (until 1pm)
Bridport FC (1:30–3pm)
Groves Nurseries (3:15–5pm)

Can’t make it? The survey closes at the end of the month—there’s still time to take part (and enter to win £50): https://www.surveyhero.com/c/BridportMuseumPublic

23/04/2026

We’re hiring a Fundraising Officer!

Bridport Museum is looking for an experienced fundraising officer to support our project ‘Re-imagining Bridport Museum for its Centenary’.

This role will focus on growing our income through fundraising and building relationships with supporters, both new and existing. It’s a chance to play a key part in the museum’s future and help us reach more people.

You can read the full job description and find out how to apply here:
https://www.bridportmuseum.co.uk/get-involved/work-with-us/

Deadline: 9am, Monday 11 May 2026

14/04/2026

Help shape the future of Bridport Museum and win £50 cash!

Take part in the online survey and you can enter a prize draw to win £50 cash! Bridport Museum is inviting local people, visitors and community groups to take part in a new audience consultation during April. The museum wants to hear from both current visitors and people who don’t currently use the museum, to help shape future plans and understand what kinds of activities, stories and spaces people value most. The consultation will include a public survey and creative activities in Bridport inspired by the town’s heritage.

Take part here:
https://www.surveyhero.com/c/BridportMuseumPublic

10/04/2026

The attached photograph shows an event that we suspect happened before 1929 as it happened before the Pier Terrace fire. We also observe what we suspect is an American flag flying outside Querida. We know there was a scout rally in West Bay in July 1927, and we see what we think are some scout hats in the crowd.

Any ideas or information on this photograph, fellow Bridporters?

-Bridport Museum.

08/04/2026

Help shape the future of Bridport Museum!

Our public consultation starts today and we’d really like to hear your thoughts. Come see us and have your say on the future of the museum and the LSI.

You can come and have a chat in person:
• This morning, 8 April: Bucky Doo Square
• From 2pm today: Bridport Library
• Tomorrow morning, 9 April: Bridport Leisure Centre
2pm - 4pm: Bridport Museum

If you can’t make it along, you can still take part online – and there’s a chance to win £50 for doing so.

Take the survey here: https://www.surveyhero.com/c/BridportMuseumPublic

We’re keen to hear from everyone – whether you visit the museum regularly or haven’t been in years (or at all). Your feedback will help shape what happens next.