Museums · South East England
Dover Museum
In or near Martin Mill.
Dover Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
John Baker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dover Museum is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Dover Museum is a local history and archaeology museum located in the town center of Dover. It showcases the rich history of the area, including significant finds like the Bronze Age Boat and various exhibitions related to local heritage.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dover Museum is located in South-East England. It showcases the history and heritage of Dover and the surrounding area. The museum features a range of exhibits, including archaeological finds and local artefacts.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1247, 1.3132
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Dover
- Postcode
- CT16 1PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Phone
- +44(0)1304 201066
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory — 0.6 km
- Opening
- April-September: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm; Sunday 10am-3pm; October-March: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Official site
- www.dovermuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/55291967 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dover Museum?
- Dover Museum is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT16 1PH), in the parish of Dover.
- What is Dover Museum?
- Dover Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dover Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT16 1PH.
- Is Dover Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Dover Museum is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dover Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT16 1PH.