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The Portland Galleries contain a magnificent collection of archaeological finds from Island excavations, and an exhibition about Methodism on Portland, children's toys and games from bygone days, as well as a children's corner for creative play. The Cottage features the stories of famous people with a link to the Island, such as Marie Stopes, Thomas Hardy, Barnes Wallis, and John Penn. The Maritime Room has an array of interesting artefacts; including items recovered from the wrecks of the "Earl of Abergavenny" and the "Royal Adelaide", both lost in local waters. There are also displays featuring the Royal Navy on Portland, and a fascinating 'Cabinet of Curiosities'. The Stone Room tells the story of Portland Stone, from its quarrying and production to its use on buildings all over the world. We will be featuring a special exhibition on War Graves in the Stone Room, from May onwards.
The Garden (& Shop) is an ideal place to sit and enjoy a picnic, or refreshments and snacks, now available from the Museum shop. The garden includes a collection of local fossils, ammonites, fossilised wood and other local masonry and artefacts - and the casing of the famous Portland Bomb! Plants grown on the Island will be for sale in the garden, and our Museum Shop has a new range of stock this year, to appeal to all our visitors - a souvenir of your visit or a gift to take home. Refreshments are also available from the shop.
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