Museums · South West England
Poole Museum
In or near Upton.
Poole Museum — a museum in england-south-east, 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
- Poole · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Poole 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Harbour SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Poole Harbour
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Poole Museum is located in South-East England, postcode BH15. It showcases the history and heritage of Poole, featuring exhibits on local archaeology, maritime history, and the town's development. The museum is a key resource for understanding the area's cultural significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7125, -1.9888
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH15 1BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poole
- Phone
- +44 1202 262600
- Nearest railway station
- Poole — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.boroughofpoole.com
Sources
- osm: way/354964712 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Poole Museum?
- Poole Museum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH15 1BW), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Poole Museum?
- Poole Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Poole Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Poole, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH15 1BW.
- Is Poole Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Poole Museum is part of the Poole Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Poole Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Poole Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Poole Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Poole, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH15 1BW.