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Keep Military Museum Thousands of original exhibits of military history relating to the regiments of Devonshire and Dorset Wheelchair access to all display floors by lift.

The artefacts, weapons, uniforms, medals and of course the stories of the soldiers and their families and much more are on display over three floors. Computer and digital presentation, realistic battle environments, together with exhibitions, tell the tales of courage humour and sacrifice of the soldiers and their families who have served in the regiments of Devon and Dorset for more than 300 years. We aim to make our history available via the web, which is a key part of our outreach programme. Our virtual galleries provide in depth coverage of topics, documents can be downloaded and we will be developing educational services in support of Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and GCSE. The Keep Museum' constituent Regiments are The Devonshire Regiment, The Dorset Regiment, The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, The Dorset Yeomanry, The Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry, The Dorset Militia, The Royal Devon Yeomanry and 94 Field Regiment RA. Spectacular views from the battlements of Hardy's Dorset are an added bonus. Disabled toilet facilities are available.

Just a little reminder, there will be NO Young Historians again this week. We will be back to our usual sessions on the ...
14/10/2026

Just a little reminder, there will be NO Young Historians again this week. We will be back to our usual sessions on the 22nd October!

Tickets to our upcoming talk ‘Fortress Malta: the island that would not surrender’ on the 13th of November are only £15!...
14/10/2026

Tickets to our upcoming talk ‘Fortress Malta: the island that would not surrender’ on the 13th of November are only £15!

🔗https://www.keepmilitarymuseum.org/product-category/events/

Hosted and presented by author and military historian Christopher Jary and battlefield guide and military historian Lt Col James Porter, it's sure to be a fantastic evening so be sure to get your tickets now to avoid disappointment!

Ticket price includes admission to the talk and a complimentary drink - Keep Friends and current museum volunteers enjoy a 10% discount.

Photograph from a collection of Sudan Defence Force and Lieutenant J. Gifford c.1935 DORMM:1996/2/21/10
13/10/2026

Photograph from a collection of Sudan Defence Force and Lieutenant J. Gifford c.1935

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British War Medal Awarded to Private W Damon, Dorsetshire Regiment.DORMM:1962/867
12/10/2026

British War Medal Awarded to Private W Damon, Dorsetshire Regiment.

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1st Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment, taken whilst they were serving in India and The North West Frontier, in the 1930's....
08/10/2026

1st Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment, taken whilst they were serving in India and The North West Frontier, in the 1930's. No caption but shows a gymnastics team.

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Just a little reminder, there will be NO Young Historians tomorrow or next week (15th October). We will be back to our u...
07/10/2026

Just a little reminder, there will be NO Young Historians tomorrow or next week (15th October). We will be back to our usual sessions on the 22nd October!

Photograph from the collection of Gunner Reginald Milman Buckler, B Battery, 217th Brigade, 1/1st Dorset Battery, Royal ...
07/10/2026

Photograph from the collection of Gunner Reginald Milman Buckler, B Battery, 217th Brigade, 1/1st Dorset Battery, Royal Field Artillery.

Arriving at Bareilly, Reginald fifth from the left.

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Our video on the remarkable story of Tyneham, and the enduring legacy of a community that disappeared almost overnight, ...
06/10/2026

Our video on the remarkable story of Tyneham, and the enduring legacy of a community that disappeared almost overnight, is available to watch NOW on our YouTube channel.

🔗 https://youtu.be/5ZvzOb3LKwU

National R***e Association Medal of Lieutenant Colonel G C Cross - with clasps NRA Bisley, Donegall, Clement, Smith, Cen...
05/10/2026

National R***e Association Medal of Lieutenant Colonel G C Cross - with clasps NRA Bisley, Donegall, Clement, Smith, Century, Conan Doyle, Donegall, Daily Telegraph, Duke of Cambridge, Alexandra, Corporation, Times, Wimbledon, Duke of Gloucester.

Lieutenant Colonel G C Cross served with 5th Battalion Devonshire Regiment from 1931 - 1950 and was their Commanding Officer 1948 - 1950.

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Barrack Road
Dorchester
DT11RN

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

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