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
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.
Saturday 22 February 10am-3pm
A free family craft workshop - make a paper butterfly display.
Have you got finds or archaeological objects you've found metal detecting, mudlarking or just out and about? Want them identified and/or recorded to help build a bigger, better understanding of our past? The Finds Officer will be at Dover Museum on Friday 11 April.
Animals Everywhere »
New exhibition now open in our special exhibitions gallery.
Stairwell exhibition
History of the Museum in Market Square - a series of photographs charting the history and development of the museum building.
Online Exhibitions