Museum of East Dorset — Attraction in Wimborne Minster

I’m USUALLY the kind of person that only leaves reviews when I have a passive aggressive complaint to make. But today’s visit to the museum is the complete opposite story and experience. I’m a support worker for young adults with learning disabilities and today I took a cohort of young people over to the museum. We were greeted by lovely smiley faces, and a lot of patience as the adults asked many questions. As we walked through to the first room I was blown away by just how INCLUSIVE this place is. Tactile fidget toys, ear defenders, zones of regulation cards and PECS symbols all readily available in back packs, walking aids etc. I also spotted some bits for those with dementia and alzheimer’s though I will not claim to know what these recourses were. As we made our way through I was so at ease knowing that the adults were not only safe here, they were SEEN and CELEBRATED. We met a lovely chap upstairs who’s name I can’t remember, but he stayed and chatted with all of us for a good 5 minutes, sharing laughs and jokes. We absolutely will be returning. Thank you all for a...

Fantastic museum catering for absolutely everybody with special interactive items for children as well as accessible areas and displays also suitable for those with mobility issues.

Numerous interesting rooms with various themes and an extensive history of the historic building and its residents. Excellent facilities including a spacious cafe, magnificently restored garden with various seating areas, lift to first floor, disabled toilets, library, second hand bookshop and gift shop.

Iron Age skeleton found locally with amazing research information, local history and geography detailed displays in many forms including drawers full of items, videos, cabinets as well as hands on activities.

Recommend spending about 3 hours there to explore everything including the wonderful garden and cafe. Good value for money too - your entrance ticket can be used again within one year!

A brilliantly restored museum with helpful volunteers in an excellent location in the centre of Wimborne - you can hear the church bells ringing during...

I went today with my children and their school friend for the Minecraft Experience they were holding this summer. I have lived in Dorset all my life, and today was my 1st visit. I can happily say we will all be returning. The Minecraft special was amazing. My son even even said how great it was that they were so well thought through. We also managed to take part in a special slime making workshop, which was run by very enthusiastic and helpful staff. The kids were so pleased with their creations. Everyone was so pleasant and kind. You can really tell how much thought has gone in to making the museum as accessible and engaging for all ages. A...