Dover Museum

Dover Museum

 

 

Dover Museum is much more than just a local history and archaeology museum. Situated in the town centre of Dover, Britain’s historic port town, this modern museum tells the story of this rich and important area.


Opening Hours

 

10am-5pm Monday to Saturday
10am-3pm Sunday (April-Sept)

Closed Sundays September to March

 

Closed December 25th and 26th and on 1st January

 

Admission prices

Adult £3.50
Child/senior citizen/concession £2.25
Family Ticket £10.00

 


Year Membership

Pay once and apply for an annual membership card which allows free admission to the museum for a year.

Bronze age Boat

Bronze Age Boat

 

 

A Major International Archaeological Discovery

 

In September 1992, archaeologists from the Canterbury Archaeological Trust working alongside contractors on a new road link between Dover and Folkestone discovered the remains of a large wooden prehistoric boat thought to be some 3,000 years old, belonging to a period known to archaeologists as the Bronze Age.

 

It was a find of both national and international significance which will shed new light on early seafaring and woodworking skills in Northern Europe.

 

More on the Bronze Age Boat.

Events & Exhibitions

Our Childhood past

Our Childhood Past Exhibition

26 September 2011 - 2 September 2012

 

This exhibition focuses on education, work, fashion and play to look at the development of childhood. The exhibition includes room sets, interactives, models, clothing, toys and games to evoke images of childhood in the past.


For the family

Dover Museum Family Days are suitable for children and adults of all ages. Come along anytime between 10am-4pm. Entry to the museum is FREE on Family Days

See what's on.

 

Dover Museum

Market Square

Dover

Kent CT16 1PB

Tel: 01304 201066

museumenquiries@dover.gov.uk