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 Welcome to Portland Museum

The Treasure on the Island

Avice's Cottage - Situated above Church Ope Cove at Wakeham


Founded by Dr Marie Stopes the famous birth control pioneer in 1929 and who gifted the cottages to the people of Portland in 1930. It is housed in two, 17th century, picturesque thatched Portland Stone cottages, nestling above Church Ope Cove.  Inspired by one of these cottages, Wessex author, Thomas Hardy, made it the home of Avice, the heroine in "The Wellbeloved", one of his last novels.

In the 2009 season, the Museum had a major makeover, which has continued into 2012.  If you have visited us before, do come back and be prepared to be amazed by the continually updated displays based on all our specialist themes; Stone, Sea & Shipwrecks, Local Archaeology and Famous Portland People.  If you have never visited Portland Museum before, come and enjoy our new and varied collection of interesting things that represent Portland's history and heritage.  Visit our shop and, weather permitting, relax in our garden.

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Address: Portland Museum, 217 Wakeham, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1HS
Tel: LISA @ 01305 821804
Email: portlandmuseum@gmail.com

New Displays for 2012

Click here for THE EVENTS PAGE

Pirates & Mermaids

 June 6th.

Portland Museum Opening Times


 Monday 16th April to Thursday 31st May, closed Wednesdays
June, July and August, open every day
September, closed Wednesdays.
 

 10.30 am – 4.00 pm. (Last Entry 3.30)

2012 Admission Prices:

Adults: £3.00

Seniors and Students:  £2.50

Children over 5 years: £1.00

Children 5 and under are FREE
 

Facilities:

Free Car Park (If heading for Portland Bill, just past the Museum on the Right)

Visitors WC

Guide Dogs Welcome

Schools and Educational Visits:

School/Group visits can be made by arrangement at anytime, but should be booked at least 1 week in advance please. Admission for the children is free but a donation towards costs would be appreciated. We are currently developing our schools service and have a series of handling and loans collections for schools to borrow.  Please enquire for further details. 

The Museum offers a professional educational service.  Themes include Houses & Homes; Local Portland History; The Victorians and the Jurassic Coast.  Prices are £25 per class, feel free to visit first.  The Museum co-ordinator, Lisa, will discuss any requirements for your curriculum.

 

Children under 12 must be accompanied.

Group visits available throughout the winter, by prior appointment.
Always check the 'Events Page' for up to date details.

Portland Museum @ FACEBOOK


 http://facebook.com/pages/Portland-Museum

Directions/Accommodation etc.

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Links

http://www.visitweymouth.co.uk/index.php?resource=1

Accommodation:  www.enjoybedandbreakfast.com

Portland Windmills:  http://sites.google.com/site/dorsetwindmills

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