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Jurassic Dorset - Dorset County Museum

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The Jurassic Coast Gallery. Dorset County Museum opened its new Jurassic Coast Gallery in 2006 thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The existing Geology gallery was completely transformed into a state-of-the-art, 185 million year walk through time. Designed as a focal point for all visitors to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, the Gallery charts the full 95 miles of coastline from Exmouth in Devon to Old Harry Rocks in Dorset. The Weymouth Bay Pliosaur - The Worlds Biggest Bite.

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Pliosaur - Dorset County Museum

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The giant jaws of a huge marine reptile are now on permanent display at the Dorset County Museum following its formal unveiling by Sir David Attenborough. Dating back around 155 million years, the pliosaur skull was discovered on the nearby Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, and is one of the largest and best preserved fossils of its kind ever found. The likely size of the Dorset pliosaur compared with a human and a killer whale. The World's Biggest Bite! Sir David Attenborough with the Pliosaur Skull.

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Victorian Gallery - Dorset County Museum

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The Victorian Gallery houses an eclectic selection of objects representing the domestic, working and public lives and culture of the people of Dorset. However, the objects on display form only a fraction of our total collection - there are well over 3,500 social history objects in store. The Victorian Gallery is the venue for the Museums lively programme of events, and has been described by performers as having the one of the best acoustics in the south of England. Durngate Street Roman Mosaic Pavement.

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Careers - Dorset County Museum

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The latest job vacancies and opportunities at the Dorset County Museum. Pound;7.20 per hour (25 years or over). Dorset County Museum seeks to recruit a part-time Visitor Services Assistant. The position requires the flexibility to provide cover during the museum opening hours, evening events and holiday cover throughout the year. Hours will be variable, subject to bookings and operational requirements. You must be available and willing to work evenings, Bank Holidays, and Sundays as necessary.

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Dorset's Church Treasures - Dorset County Museum

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Speed to the West: A Nostalgic Journey. An exhibition of Ecclesiastical Silver at Dorset County Museum, Dorchester. The new temporary exhibition in the Museum’s Victorian Gallery tells the story of Christianity for over 2000 years – from Pre-Reformation times to the present day. Crafted by world-famous silversmiths, the pieces include the Coombe Keynes Chalice from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London – an object of huge national importance. Said Jon Murden, Director of Dorset County Museum. This cov...

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Sponsorship - Dorset County Museum

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Companies and organisations that have recently sponsored exhibition and events at Dorset County Museum, either providing cash supported or services and products donated in-kind, include:. Dukes Fine Art Auctioneers. Farrow and Ball Paints. Lam Art Exhibition and Display. Sponsor identity linked to specific educational programmes, exhibitions and projects. Sponsor recognition in press releases, private view speeches and spin off PR opportunities, photo calls. As well as ensuring the preservation of import...

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Membership - Dorset County Museum

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Become a member of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society today! Dorset County Museum is owned and cared for by members of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. A lively organisation of around 2,000 members, it was in fact Dorset’s first conservation organisation being established to collect, preserve, research and exhibit objects relating to the archaeology, natural history, art, literature and culture of Dorset. Members receive a number of special privileges, including:.

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Home - Dorset County Museum

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TOMORROW’S MUSEUM FOR DORSET. Making Dorset Proud with a world-class contemporary museum and exhibition space, complete with new galleries, learning centre, collections storage, library and visitor facilities including a café and shop. SPEED TO THE WEST. 19 March 2016 - 7 January 2017. Nothing is more evocative of the golden age of travel than the railway poster. This exhibition features over 50 famous examples spanning a whole century. SUNDAY OPENINGS FOR 2016. The Worlds Biggest Bite. Bring your &rsquo...

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Writers' Dorset - Dorset County Museum

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Thomas Hardy (1840 - 1928), Reginald Grenville Eves, 1923. A Writer’s Dorset explores the lives and work of Dorset’s authors, poets and novelists, as well as providing a home to the Ooser - a strange beast (half-man, half-bull) who guards a room full of Dorset music and folk-drama. Thomas Hardy is Dorset’s most famous writer. Born in a cottage near Dorchester, he received only a modest education but by the time of his death in 1928 had become the most famous writer in England. Thomas Hardy’s Study.