Blandford Town Museum

Blandford Town Museum Blandford Museum preserving the heritage of Blandford and surrounding villages. There is also a Civic Group and a Sustainability Group.

The Museum is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am - 4pm Entry is FREE, donations are welcome Come and enjoy a visit to the Blandford Town Museum where you will find an extensive history of Blandford and the surrounding villages. The Museum, which is in a historic former coach house has exhibits dating back to the Palaeolithic including Militaria, Victorian life, Mediaeval and

Georgian history, a Diorama of the famous Blandford 1731 Fire, Georgian clocks, school history, a model railway and much, much more. The Museum also has a Gift Shop selling homemade preserves, cards, pottery, children’s toys and many artisan gifts made by local artists. The Museum Victorian Garden, which is maintained by a group of volunteers sells plants and is set in a beautiful tranquil setting. There are many groups who work under the umbrella of the Museum, and these include the Archaeology group who hold monthly talks and hold “Ask an Archaeologist” days throughout the year. All are free to museum members. A new initiative at the Museum is the installation of the Navilens app. This coded system has improved the experience of our blind and visually impaired visitors. Codes are placed at strategic points to guide visitors throughout the Museum, pointing out and describing selected exhibits. During the Spring/Summer months coffee mornings, plant sales and Friday suppers are held at the Museum. Admission to the Museum and Victorian Garden is FREE. The Museum is run entirely by volunteers, so relies on donations, grant funding and membership subscriptions. Opening times
February to December
*Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am – 4pm
* Please check the website for Monday openings

**Date for your diary** Friday 16th October! Fundraising Concert featuring The Gravellers. Tickets on sale now. ...
04/09/2026

**Date for your diary** Friday 16th October! Fundraising Concert featuring The Gravellers. Tickets on sale now.

Delighted to be welcoming May Ellis & Paula Harmon to the Museum on Friday 13 November.
01/09/2026

Delighted to be welcoming May Ellis & Paula Harmon to the Museum on Friday 13 November.

Kicking off the Festival in grand style on Friday 13th November, join May Ellis & Paula Harmon, Writer as they give a fascinating insight into how they researched for their books! Discover the entertaining facts of what they chose to include, and some that they decided against 😁 Tickets just £6.00 per person available from TicketTailor via our website here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/blandfiordliteraryfestival/2352259

Look out for the Museum stand and our fab volunteers. Want to be involved? Interested in volunteering? Learn about the ...
01/09/2026

Look out for the Museum stand and our fab volunteers. Want to be involved? Interested in volunteering? Learn about the Museum groups.

Dorset Architectural Heritage Week is coming! 🏛️✨

Starting on the 11th September across Dorset. In Blandford, our Heritage Week events begin with the Cemetery Chapel, which will be open on the morning of Friday 11th September.

Then, on Saturday 12th September, the historic Blandford Town Hall will be open from 10am–1pm, coinciding with our Community Expo.

The Grade I Listed Town Hall was built in 1734. Come and visit this stunning historic room, which adjoins the more modern Council Chamber and the Corn Exchange, built in 1858.

Original features were reinstated in 2025 as part of the refurbishment project, and the venue is now completely accessible for the first time in its almost 300-year history!

Our Community Expo will be taking place in the Corn Exchange at the same time, where local groups and organisations will be showcasing what they have to offer. A café will also be open in the kitchen area. ☕🍰

Everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there.

Tuesday Trivia! Did you know that the Museum building was originally the coach house that was connected to the Bastard ...
01/09/2026

Tuesday Trivia! Did you know that the Museum building was originally the coach house that was connected to the Bastard House. It was acquired in 1979 and after substantial renovation work the Museum was opened in April 1985.

Last week to take part in the "Around Blandford in 20 Objects"!!!
31/08/2026

Last week to take part in the "Around Blandford in 20 Objects"!!!

Still time to visit the Blandford Summer Fayre at Marsh & Ham car park today. Lots of activities and fun stalls. Meet ...
31/08/2026

Still time to visit the Blandford Summer Fayre at Marsh & Ham car park today. Lots of activities and fun stalls. Meet the fab team of volunteers from the Museum and learn about the many groups involved within the Museum. Interested in volunteering? Also information about the Museum's plans to secure the future of the Bastard House.

31/08/2026

Lovely to have a special visitors at the Museum today. They are always welcome K9nose2adventure

The Museum, Gift Shop & Victorian Garden will be open on Bank Holiday Monday!! 10am - 4pm FREE entry, donations welcome...
29/08/2026

The Museum, Gift Shop & Victorian Garden will be open on Bank Holiday Monday!! 10am - 4pm FREE entry, donations welcome!

FREE parking and FREE entry to the Museum! There will also be a Museum stand at the Summer Fayre. Learn about the Museu...
29/08/2026

FREE parking and FREE entry to the Museum! There will also be a Museum stand at the Summer Fayre. Learn about the Museum plans to secure the future of Bastard House.

Visit the Summer Fayre in Blandford on Bank Holiday Monday and enjoy FREE PARKING!!!

(see below for further details)

UPDATE!!!! CANCELLED!!!! Due to the weather forecast looking unpredictable for Friday evening this event has been CANC...
26/08/2026

UPDATE!!!! CANCELLED!!!! Due to the weather forecast looking unpredictable for Friday evening this event has been CANCELLED!!!! Friday (28th) for a Mediterranean supper in the Victorian Garden at the Museum. Everyone welcome! Drinks and super food. Weather permitting!!! 6.30pm - 8.30pm.

Address

Bere's Yard
Blandford Forum
DT117HQ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441258450388

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