Museums · South West England
Weymouth Museum
In or near Radipole.
Weymouth 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 · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Weymouth 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
Weymouth Museum showcases the rich history of Weymouth through a variety of artefacts, including items from the Tudor period and brewery memorabilia. Currently, it operates as a Pop-Up Museum while plans for a new permanent museum are underway.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portland Harbour Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Weymouth Museum is located in South-East England. This museum showcases the history and heritage of Weymouth and the surrounding area, featuring various exhibits and collections relevant to local culture and maritime history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6054, -2.4522
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Weymouth
- Postcode
- DT4 8XG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Phone
- 01305 457982
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays to Fridays 10am–2pm; Mondays 10.30am–1.30pm; Saturdays 10am–1pm; closed Sundays
- Official site
- www.weymouthmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5409528833 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weymouth Museum?
- Weymouth Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT4 8XG), in the parish of Weymouth.
- What is Weymouth Museum?
- Weymouth Museum — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Weymouth Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 1.2 km away. The nearest town is Radipole. Drivers can use postcode DT4 8XG.
- Is Weymouth Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Weymouth Museum is part of the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Portland Harbour Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Weymouth Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Weymouth Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Weymouth Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT4 8XG.