Weymouth Museum
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Find out about Weymouth's intriguing history and heritage free of charge!
Weymouth Museum's collection reflects the social and maritime history of the area and includes the unique Bussell Collection of pictures and prints of Weymouth and its surrounding area. The exhibitions cover, amongst others, the patronage of King George III at the end of the eighteenth century and the development of the resort as a 'maritime spa'.
Weymouth Museum's displays also include a Victorian kitchen, the Hope Square Fire Brigade, the cobbler's workshop, Borough Regalia, and bus and rail transport.
There is also a strong maritime influence with displays on the RNLI, the Whitehead Torpedo Works, the Cosens paddle steamers and the ivory trade. Weymouth Museum also has artefacts rescued from the First HMS Hood, which was scuttled in 1914 to block the southern entrance to Portland Harbour.
The Weymouth Museum collection is owned by Weymouth and Portland Borough Council and is located on the first floor of Brewers Quay. Admission is free but voluntary donations are welcome to help purchase new exhibits and further the work of the Museum.
Museum Services
The Local History Unit contains the Weymouth Museum Local History Collection of postcards, photographs, posters, maps, electoral registers and other reference material such as microfiche copies of some of the Weymouth Borough Archives from the 14th century. Written and telephone enquiries are welcome. Access is by appointment and the service is free except for extensive searches and the copying of material.
The Resource Centre is a multi-purpose facility used for meetings, lectures and research activities. Equipment includes a microfiche reader, overhead projector, large-screen TV, and three computers relating to the Museum's collection.
Opening Times
10am to 4.30pm seven days a week. Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and during the last two weeks of January for routine maintenance.
Contact Details
Weymouth Museum, Brewers Quay, Hope Square, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 8TR
Weymouth Museum Collections Manager: 01305 777622, ext 249
Friends of Weymouth Museum: 01305 784672