Hardy and heritage hardy and heritage is a collaborative phd project between the university of exeter and dorset county museum which aims to create a digital database of over 4,000 letters written to poet and novelist, thomas hardy 1840 1928. The museum includes information and over 2 million artifacts associated with archaeology, geology, history, local writers and natural science. Abingdon county hall museum alexandra palace trading limited almonry museum and tic amgueddfa cymrunational museum wales. Dorset county museum closed in october 2018 for a twoyear multimillion pound redevelopment. Ninemonth makeover for dippy the diplodocus natural.
Proceedings of the dorset natural history and archaeological society. The heritage museums goal is to display dorchester county. Dorset county museum located in the centre of dorchester this award winning museum is one of the cultural centres of dorset. Please check the venues website for the latest details. We make purchasing, renewing, or upgrading memberships a quick and easy process for both the member and your staff. Founded in 1846, the museum covers the county of dorset s history and environment. Please see individual memberships for details as to the number of individuals that are covered by each membership type. Dorset county museum dorchester 2020 all you need to. Update the dorset county museum will be closed from 1 oct 2018 for two years for a major heritage lottery funded refurbishment. Museum membership software can take all the administrative and membership tasks at a museum and. We are located in the beautiful town of sherborne in dorset and occupy what was formerly the almonry belonging to the abbey, now a grade ii listed building. Join the wiltshire archaeological and natural history society which owns and runs the wiltshire museum. It has an eclectic range of works relating to the local area.
From the jurassic coast to maiden castle, from mary anning to thomas hardy, from judge jeffreys to the tolpuddle martyrs, dorset, surely one of englands finest. Dorset county museum, 31a durngate street, dorchester 2020. Dorset county museum dove cottage dovecot studios dublinia. The museum system cit collections information technology. Cumulative index to proceedings of the dorset natural. The dorset county museum music society warmly welcomes new members the full membership subscription for the six concerts in the season 2019 2020 is. In order to proceed, you will need to create a user account. This site provides a gateway to everything dorset museums have to offer. I went to my first dorset museum back in the 1960s and whenever im in. She also spent 6 years as part of the visual arts team on the board of dorchester arts helping to establish the open competition there. Bbc thomas hardys manuscripts are coming home to dorset. From a genealogical perspective, over 80,000 names have been entered into the centers database. To apply for membership in advance please email sue brucepaine.
The dorset county museum, where the story of dorset s rich landscape and history unfolds in a. Hardy and heritage is a collaborative phd project between the university of exeter and dorset county museum which aims to create a digital database of over 4,000 letters written to poet and novelist, thomas hardy 1840 1928. The director of the dorset county museum, jon murden. South county members are part of the governing structure of our museum and are encouraged to attend our annual meeting. Dorset county museum is temporarily closed until further notice.
Complete with new galleries, a learning centre, collections storage, a library and visitor facilities the new museum will become a cultural destination at the heart of dorset s community. The dorset county museum, where the story of dorsets rich landscape and history unfolds in a. Rare diplodocus dinosaur skull found in montana is. Follow dorset county museum s instagram account to see all 121 of their photos and videos. Priority use of gold hill museum library by appointment for study and research. Gwen yarker, honorary curator, dorset county museum. Free entry to dorset county museum and wiltshire museum, plus halfprice entry to the salisbury museum.
A new exhibition at dorset county museum provides a rare opportunity to see some of the finest pieces in both dorset and the uk. The development and membership assistant will support the delivery and administration of the dnhas fundraising strategy, its membership scheme, membership recruitment, cultivation, activities and stewardship. Full text of proceedings dorset natural history and. It squeezed into the space at the dorset museum with just 10cm to spare. View all restaurants near dorset county museum on tripadvisor. South carolina state museum membership is a great way enjoy a full year of museum programs, exhibitions, events, discounts and more, all while helping to support the museum and its mission to educate and inspire. Our vision is to create a collections discovery centre with new galleries and collections storage facilities that. Full member directory the association for cultural. On four fantastic floors the museum tells the story of the ancient port town of poole, from the amazing ironage poole logboat to the worlds best display of poole pottery.
Find holiday cottages near the dorset county museum cottages in dorset. Use of the societys membership tickets to gain free admission to the dorset county museum in dorchester. The fine art collection at dorset county museum consists of a diverse range of visual materials that reflect the evolution of an art collection acquired over the last 150 years. There is a set down point directly in front of dorset county museum and the nearest car park including disabled parking is the top of town car park just beyond the roundabout at the end of high west street.
The dorset county museum traces the natural, archaeological, social, and geological history of the county of dorset. The museum includes information and over 2 million artifacts. The impetus for the founding of the museum came with the arrival of the great western railway to dorset in 1845. If you consult this index, i would appreciate it if youd mail your comments and suggestions to me, as they help me to improve it. Rackett had been rector at spetisbury, dorset for 59 years. Check out the best museums in dorset to visit in 2020. A series of rare play scripts and stage set models by thomas hardy are coming home to dorset, thanks to the dorset county museum in dorchester. The conservation team spent just over three weeks working with engineers to take the skeleton cast apart. The latest job vacancies and opportunities at the dorset county museum. During this time there will still be events and activities relating to the museum and to hardy. Membership is an extremely important source of revenue for your museum. Dippy the dinosaur unveiled in dorset on first leg of uk tour. Dorset county museum dorchester 2020 all you need to know.
It seems that the railway route threatened several important. Poole museum is free entry in any event, but members will receive discounts of 10% in the cafe and 15% in shop. View all hotels near dorset county museum on tripadvisor. Egyptian education and cultural bureau display project pdf sticknational museums scotland logic model. To get more articles like this direct to your inbox, sign up free to become a member. Authority members met at the allegany museum in october of 2018. Job description development and membership assistant dorset museum. The new dorset museum will open in summer 2020 with ambitions to welcome 100,000 visitors a year.
Dorset county museums collections discovery centre by. Dorset county museum history museum dorchester, dorset. Dorset county museum will be throwing open its doors for free during a week of essential refurbishment works. Dorset county museum is the first destination for dippy on tour. The current building was built in 1881 on the former site of the george inn. The dorset county museum is located in dorchester, dorset, england. Happy easter to our staff, volunteers, visitors and supporters. Sherborne museum is a registered charity, we have independent status and we were the first volunteerrun museum in dorset to be awarded full accreditation.
Unlimited free admission to permanent exhibition galleries free admission to special exhibitions on members opening weekend discounted admission to special exhibitions free admission to sunday jazz concerts invitations to the members holiday, fiesta, and witte unlocked parties as well as other special programming discounted childrens birthday parties. Founded in 1846, the museum covers the county of dorsets history and environment. The sumter county museum is a private nonprofit institution. Dorset county museums collections discovery centre issuu. Collections discovery centre dorset county museum masterplan 20142024. Museum software helps museums automate their operations from selling tickets, to managing gift shops, keeping track of scheduled tours and exhibits, and maintaining lists of active patrons. The museum of sonoma county msc engages and inspires our diverse community with art and history exhibitions, collections, and public programs that are inclusive, educational, and relevant. She has a degree in history of art and material culture and after extensive travelling and teaching english abroad was at the dorset county museum for 5 years as temporary exhibitions manager. Dorset county museum, dorchester 1119030 historic england. Ascas association of small collectors of antique silver. It is a significant departure from the previous twocolour version, being in full colour, with photography of some of the museum s priceless exhibits. The tour will start at dorset county museum in 2018 and end at norwich cathedral in 2020. Free entry to our awardwinning museum and special exhibitions.
It has a trip advisor certificate of excellence award and contains six galleries which together represent over 200 million years of dorsets past. Annual garden party in the museum s charming cottage garden. Early renewals have the 12 months added to the previous expiration date. Annual outing to a local place of historical interest. Free entry to salisbury museum and the dorset county museum as part of our wessex museums partnership. Restaurants near dorset county museum, dorchester on tripadvisor. Gerety folk, nerman museum of contemporary art, johnson county community. The society is run by a council of management, which meets regularly in dorchester, and has an office in the dorset county museum, staffed by volunteers. Follow dorset county museums instagram account to see all 121 of their photos and videos.
Dorset county museum, thomas hardy and jurassic coast. Hopefully it wont be too long before our marvellous museums are. As you can see, the friends of the museum contribute a great deal to the museum. Learn more if you love the museum and believe in our mission, or if youre a frequent visitor, join us for exclusive membersonly discounts, opportunities and publications throughout the year. Hardy and heritage digitising letters to thomas hardy. Petrie museum of egyptian archaeology project plan.
Owned and managed by the dorset natural history and archaeological society, it receives financial support from dorset county council and west dorset district council. Development and membership assistant dorset county museum. Visit dorsets award winning county museum, high west street dorchester for exhibits on the jurassic coast and thomas hardy. This content is brought to you by guardian professional. Our address, during the current building works at the museum itself, is the old warehouse, 31a durngate street, dorchester dt1 1jp. The 10 best restaurants near dorset county museum in. A lively organisation of over 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. Join the fun and save all year when you become a member of the state museum.
Containing works dating from the seventeenth century to the present day, it shows dorset s history, people, natural. Open to anyone with an interest in dorset s past to join, the dorset natural history and archaeological society is an educational. You can find out more about our exciting memberships here. The building was designed specifically to house the museums collection and is in the neogothic style.
Dorset county museum having succeeded in securing round 2 heritage lottery funding earlier this year this exciting project is now in its delivery stages. Collection management systems car collections and digital. Visit the nostalgic and atmospheric victorian gallery, one of the few places in europe you can follow in the footsteps of ancient romans by. Like most museums, you may be challenged to strengthen these relationships with your current members and encourage others to join your membership program. Mhaa annual report maryland historical trust maryland. Dorset county museum membership brochure we have just sent the redesigned membership brochure for the dorset natural history and archaeological society who run dorset county museum to print.
Containing works dating from the seventeenth century to the present day, it shows dorsets history, people, natural history and landscape. The knowledge that you are helping poole museums survive and thrive preparing pooles colourful history for a bright future. Hardy and heritage is a collaborative phd project between the university of exeter and dorset county museum which aims to create a digital database of over. Theres something for everyone in dorsets museums and galleries from the victorian splendour of the russell cotes art gallery and museum in the west to the amazing array of dinosaur fossils to be found in lyme regis museum on the countys eastern border. Thank you for your interest in the museum of sonoma county.
The museum system tms is the worlds leading collection management software, handling every facet of collections both large and small. Dippy the dinosaur, a diplodocus skeleton on loan from the natural history museum is unveiled at dorset county museum on the first stage of an eightstop tour of the united kingdom on february 9. Open to anyone with an interest in dorsets past to join, the dorset natural history and archaeological society is an educational charity with around 2000 members. Explorer systems museum membership software will help you make the most of your membership activities. The best museum membership software supports expansion by automating common benefits, such as member discounts and priority registration.
Dippy was dismantled and removed from the museum s hintze hall on 5 january 2017. The project includes four new galleries, a learning centre, library and an archive space in the basement which will give the public access to the entire collection for the first time. The building was designed specifically to house the museum s collection and is in the neogothic style. The 10 best restaurants near dorset county museum, dorchester. The new temporary exhibition in the museum s victorian gallery tells the story of christianity for over 2000 years from prereformation times to the present day. While the county is most generous with assisting the museum with yearly funds, we raise the majority of our funding from the community. An integrated museum software solution can also provide flexible support for a range of new and exciting benefits unique to your institution that help recruit and retain members. Dippy the dinosaur unveiled in dorset on first leg of uk. Dorset county museum is owned and cared for by members of the dorset natural history and archaeological society. Highlights include three portraits by george romney of thomas rackett the elder and his family. Old tools new uses project pdf slough museum logic model pdf dorset county museums advisory service workplan. New members are always welcome at the dorset natural history and archaeological society. This list of museums in dorset, england contains museums which are defined for this context as institutions including nonprofit organizations, government entities, and private businesses that collect and care for objects of cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical interest and make their collections or related exhibits available for public viewing.
Membership with the friends of deepwood means so much more than ever before. Dorset county museum is independently owned and managed by the dorset natural history and archaeological society. Immerse yourself into worldclass art, exciting history, and mindbending science. Dorset county museum is at the heart of one of the.