Museums · South West England
Museum Of Design In Plastics
In or near Corfe Mullen.
Museum Of Design In Plastics — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Chris Downer — 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
- Branksome · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Museum Of Design In Plastics 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
The Museum of Design in Plastics (MoDiP) showcases a diverse collection of objects made from plastics, spanning the 19th to the 21st centuries. Visitors can explore exhibitions that highlight the significance of plastics in design and their social and historical contexts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Museum of Design in Plastics is located in South-East England. It focuses on the history and impact of plastic design, showcasing a diverse range of objects and innovations. The museum provides insights into the materials that have shaped modern life and industry.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7409, -1.8976
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH12 5BF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth West
- Nearest railway station
- Branksome — 2.2 km
- Official site
- www.modip.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12539133812 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum Of Design In Plastics?
- Museum Of Design In Plastics is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH12 5BF), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Museum Of Design In Plastics?
- Museum Of Design In Plastics — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum Of Design In Plastics?
- The nearest railway station is Branksome, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH12 5BF.
- Is Museum Of Design In Plastics a protected site?
- Yes — Museum Of Design In Plastics is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Museum Of Design In Plastics?
- The nearest railway station is Branksome, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH12 5BF.