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23-29 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR, United Kingdom | 01202 882533 | Website
The historic house dates back to the 1500s, before Elizabeth I was Queen of England. For more than 400 years, many different families owned and occupied the building. They added, demolished, altered and extended it as fashions changed, and to meet their needs.
Step inside and discover some fascinating, and often quirky, architectural features including an enclosed stone courtyard, timber-framed walls, Georgian panelled rooms and a kitchen extension dating back to the mid-1700s.
The updated and upgraded exhibition and display space will truly captivate both new and returning visitors. 11 galleries explore the history of the building, Wimborne Minster and East Dorset. Themed exhibitions range from landscape and the built environment, to travel and communication, life and death, growing up and working life.
People in the museum
The museum has an excellent toy collection, with items dating from the early 1800s to the present day. For the enthusiasts, this includes an early Steiff ‘blank-button’ bear.
Discover our heritage-planted walled garden, a real gem tucked away within the Museum of East Dorset in the heart of Wimborne Minster.
The garden is open to the public and offers a safe place for visitors of all ages and abilities to relax or explore. Visitors can always enjoy a welcome cup of tea and slice of cake in the Garden Tea Room. When the weather is fine, the garden is often used as a venue for family activities, school visits and seasonal events.

The historic house dates back to the 1500s, before Elizabeth I was Queen of England. For more than 400 years, many different families owned and occupied the building. They added, demolished, altered and extended it as fashions changed, and to meet their needs.

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The historic house dates back to the 1500s, before Elizabeth I was Queen of England. For more than 400 years, many different families owned and occupied the building. They added, demolished, altered and extended it as fashions changed, and to meet their needs.
Step inside and discover some fascinating, and often quirky, architectural features including an enclosed stone courtyard, timber-framed walls, Georgian panelled rooms and a kitchen extension dating back to the mid-1700s.
The updated and upgraded exhibition and display space will truly captivate both new and returning visitors. 11 galleries explore the history of the building, Wimborne Minster and East Dorset. Themed exhibitions range from landscape and the built environment, to travel and communication, life and death, growing up and working life.
People in the museum
The museum has an excellent toy collection, with items dating from the early 1800s to the present day. For the enthusiasts, this includes an early Steiff ‘blank-button’ bear.
Discover our heritage-planted walled garden, a real gem tucked away within the Museum of East Dorset in the heart of Wimborne Minster.
The garden is open to the public and offers a safe place for visitors of all ages and abilities to relax or explore. Visitors can always enjoy a welcome cup of tea and slice of cake in the Garden Tea Room. When the weather is fine, the garden is often used as a venue for family activities, school visits and seasonal events.
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