Portland Museum
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Welcome to Portland Museum

Avice's Cottage - Entrance to the Right
(See also view from Wakeham Road)

Founded by Dr Marie Stopes the famous birth control pioneer 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 2010 season, the Museum has had a major makeover, which was continued into 2010.  If you have visited us before, do come back - and be prepared to be amazed by the new displays based on all our specialist themes - Stone, Sea & Shipwrecks, Local Archaeology and Famous People.  If you have never visited Portland Museum before, be amongst the first to enjoy our new and varied collection of interesting things that represent the Island's history and heritage.

Address: Portland Museum, 217 Wakeham, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1HS
Tel: 01305 821804
Email: portlandmuseum@googlemail.com  (Directions)

Opening Times:

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Easter Preview: Thursday 1st April – Monday 5th April inclusive – 11.00 am – 4.30 pm

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Then closed until Friday 30th April for final refurbishment

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Open from Friday 30th April for the season

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Friday 30th April – Tuesday 29th June – Open Friday to Tuesday 11.00 am – 4.30 pm

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July and August – Open Every Day 11.00 am – 4.30 pm

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Friday 3rd September to 31st October – Friday to Tuesday 11.00 am – 4.30 pm

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We normally close for the winter from 1st November but may be open at weekends only up to Christmas. Website will be updated as required.

Admission Prices:

bulletAdults: £2.50
bulletSeniors and Students:  £1.50
bulletChildren under 16 years: Free (all children should be accompanied by an adult when visiting the Museum)

Facilities:

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Free car park (If heading for the Bill, just past the Museum on the Right)

bulletVisitor WC
bulletGuide Dogs welcome

Schools and Educational Visits:

School/Group visits can be made by arrangement at anytime, but should be booked at least 1 month 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 are developing a series of handling and loans collections for schools to borrow.  Please enquire for further details.

 

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Under 16s free entry but children under 12 must be accompanied.

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Group visits available throughout the winter, by prior appointment.

Pilot version 19/08/2010