Museums · South West England
Terracotta Warriors Museum
In or near Charminster.
Terracotta Warriors 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
- Dorchester South · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Terracotta Warriors 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
The Terracotta Warriors Museum in Dorchester showcases a unique exhibition dedicated to the Terracotta Warriors of China's First Emperor. Visitors can explore specially designed displays that narrate the story of these ancient treasures and their historical context.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Terracotta Warriors Museum is located in South-East England, postcode DT1. This museum features a collection of life-sized terracotta figures that were originally buried with China's first Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. It provides insight into ancient Chinese history and culture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7156, -2.4329
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Dorchester
- Postcode
- DT1 1JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1305 266040
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Sunday 11am–3pm; last entry 3pm
- Official site
- www.terracottawarriors.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2426594100 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Terracotta Warriors Museum?
- Terracotta Warriors Museum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 1JU), in the parish of Dorchester.
- What is Terracotta Warriors Museum?
- Terracotta Warriors Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Terracotta Warriors Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT1 1JU.
- Is Terracotta Warriors Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Terracotta Warriors Museum is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Terracotta Warriors Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 1JU.