Museums · South West England
Lyme Regis Museum
In or near Charmouth.
Lyme Regis Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster · 7.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Lyme Regis Museum is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Lyme Regis Museum showcases 200 million years of history, focusing on the life of fossil hunter Mary Anning and the town's rich cultural heritage. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, including a Geology Gallery with significant fossils and learn about Lyme Regis' literary connections.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lyme Regis Museum is located in South-West England, postcode DT7. The museum showcases the rich history of Lyme Regis and its surrounding area, contributing to the understanding of the region's geological and cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7248, -2.9324
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Lyme Regis
- Postcode
- DT7 3QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1297 443370
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 7.9 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Saturday: 10am – 5pm; Sunday: 10am – 4pm; closed Monday
- Official site
- www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/176714801 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lyme Regis Museum?
- Lyme Regis Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT7 3QA), in the parish of Lyme Regis.
- What is Lyme Regis Museum?
- Lyme Regis Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lyme Regis Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT7 3QA.
- Is Lyme Regis Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Lyme Regis Museum is part of the West Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Lyme Regis Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT7 3QA.