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    Poole Museum

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    Poole Museum is an historic maritime museum situated in the heart of Poole, Dorset. Visitors can explore vibrant galleries celebrating the rich maritime heritage of the ancient port town, including exhibits about shipwrecks and local pottery. The cultural attraction features hands on workshops, storytelling sessions, and family activities across multiple floors. Guests can also browse a curated museum shop filled with locally made gifts or enjoy a peaceful terrace with views of the harbour.

    The venue provides level access across the entire ground floor of all public areas. Step free traversal is supported by a larger lift inside the main building alongside a platform lift in Scaplen Court to assist visitors in reaching the upper floors. Dedicated ground floor accessible toilets are available within the museum premises. These features ensure that guests with access requirements can explore the historic collections independently and with dignity.

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    5

    (2 reviews)

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    Access (avg.)

    4.5

    Parking (avg.)

    1.25

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    3.5

    Staff (avg.)

    5

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    thewhitesides32855

    Jul 2026

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    5

    Good accessibility

    Both the museum and Scaplen's Court have reopened after refurbishment. Both venues now have lift access to all floors and accessible toilets. Some of the upstairs galleries are a bit tight for space, especially when they are busy or if you have a large mobility device. Staff and volunteers are helpful and friendly, this is due to the constraints of a listed building The cafe is in Scaplen's Court now with level access from the street and through the cafe to the garden.
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    mikel

    Oct 2019

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    5

    Small and friendly

    Easy access on mobility scooter, plenty of space, lift to all floors, friendly, helpful staff.

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    4 High Street, Poole, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, BH15 1BW

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