Museums · South West England
Portland Museum
In or near Fortuneswell.
Portland Museum — a museum in South West England, 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
- Weymouth · 8.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Portland Museum is a museum located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Portland Museum showcases a diverse collection that highlights the history and culture of Portland Island. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring dinosaurs, fossils, maritime history, and notable local figures.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Portland Museum is located in South-East England, postcode DT5. This museum showcases the history and heritage of the Isle of Portland, featuring local artefacts and exhibitions. It serves as a resource for understanding the island's cultural significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5402, -2.4301
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 1HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1305 821804
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 8.6 km
- Opening
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 10:30am–4pm; closed Thursday and Friday
- Official site
- www.portlandmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/146915329 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portland Museum?
- Portland Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1HS), in the parish of Portland.
- What is Portland Museum?
- Portland Museum — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Portland Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 8.6 km away. The nearest town is Fortuneswell. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1HS.
- Is Portland Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Portland Museum is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Portland Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1HS. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.