Museums · South West England
Wareham Town Museum
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Wareham Town 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
- Wareham · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wareham Town 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
Wareham Town Museum showcases the history of the Wareham area from prehistoric times to the present. It features various exhibits, including a special section dedicated to T.E. Lawrence, and is regularly updated with new displays.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wareham Meadows SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wareham Town Museum is located in South-East England, postcode BH20. This museum showcases the local history and heritage of Wareham, featuring a range of exhibits that highlight the town's past.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6862, -2.1095
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Wareham Town
- Postcode
- BH20 4NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Phone
- +44 1929 553448
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm; closed Sundays
- Official site
- www.wtm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2426594139 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wareham Town Museum?
- Wareham Town Museum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 4NS), in the parish of Wareham Town.
- What is Wareham Town Museum?
- Wareham Town Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wareham Town Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 4NS.
- Is Wareham Town Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Wareham Town Museum is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wareham Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wareham Town Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Wareham Town Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wareham Town Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 4NS.