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 fascinating story of this rich and important area. 

School Days

Cross-curricular school activity days for Key Stage 1, 2 & 3 pupils are held throughout the year. 

For more information please visit our Education page.


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Bronze Age Boat

Bronze-Age-Boat

In September 1992, archaeologists in Dover discovered the remains of a prehistoric wooden boat thought to be some 3,500 years old. Our gallery tells the story of this important find and its implications for understanding the Bronze Age.

Online Resources

Read our updated information on Stanlee Shipbreaking & Salvage Company for a facinating look into this aspect of Dover's rich history.

Exhibitions

At the End of History

In a near-future dystopia, cultural conflict has decimated museum collections, leaving only discarded disability objects behind.

Thankfully some pioneering future curators have put those objects and their stories on display.

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Museum in Miniature

New Special Exhibition open from June 2025 to April 2026, featuring architects' models, dolls' houses, model ships and more ...

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Stairwell Exhibition
Crabble Athletic Ground

In January 1896, four businessmen formed a syndicate named Dover Athletic Ground Ltd, with a plan to create a cricket ground and cycling track. This would be the foundation of Crabble Athletic Ground as it stands today. 


 Online Exhibitions

All our exhibitions »

 

 

 

 

Dover Museum

Market Square, Dover CT16 1PH

Opening hours
April-September:
Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm
Sunday 10am-3pm

October-March:
Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and
New Year's Day

 

 

 

 

 

Roman Painted House

New Street, Dover CT17 9AJ

Opening hours
CLOSED FOR WINTER

Please see website or social media for re-opening updates. 

 

 



Contact Us

Dover Museum
+44(0)1304 201066
museumenquiries@dover.gov.uk

Roman Painted House
+44(0)1304 201066
RPH@dover.gov.uk

Admission to both sites is free

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