Priest`s House Museum

Calendar of
events 2012
Welcome to the wonderful, historic town
of Wimborne Minster - while you are here
discover its treasures!
Take time to explore the town and its fantastic
attractions, all within easy reach on foot.
Stop for coffee, lunch and afternoon tea and
make it a full day out to remember.
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The Treasures of Wimborne Minster are the Minster Church of St Cuthburga,
the Priest’s House Museum & Garden, Walford Mill Crafts and
Wimborne Model Town & Gardens
Let’s Celebrate
2 April to 31 July
An exhibition taking a look at
how the people of East Dorset
mark celebrations. Help the
museum celebrate its 50th
birthday.
60 Years of Fashion
2 April to 3 November
A costume exhibition celebrating
Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee
and 60 years of the highs and
lows of fashion.
Buster Bunny’s
Big Easter Activities
2 to 14 April, 10 to 4.30
Easter craft activities.
Going for Gold
7 June, 10 to 4, last entry 3pm
Celebrate a year of sport with
fun art and craft activities for all
the family. Admission £1.50
Archaeological Finds Surgery
14 July, 10 to 3
Have your archaeological finds
identified. Part of the Festival of
British Archaeology.
Admission FREE if you bring
a find for
identification
Earth Detectives
21 July, 10 to 4.30
Delve into our archaeological
past with a dig and activities.
Part of the Festival of British
Archaeology. Admission £1.50
(YAC FREE)
The President’s Summer Féte
4 August, 10 to 4.30
Adults 50p, children FREE
Pulpy Paper and Crafty Cuts
16 August, 10 to 4,
last entry 3pm
Fun art and craft activities for all
the family. Admission £1.50
Back of the Net - East Dorset’s
Sporting Heritage
31 August to 3 November
An exhibition taking a look at
sport in all its forms.
Tours of the Stores
8 and 9 September, 10 to 4.30
FREE opening of the house,
museum and garden. Guided
tours of the new museum stores
(booking essential).
Wacky Wizards and Warty
Witches at the Monster
Mash Museum
31 October, 10 to 4,
last entry 3pm
Spooky fun for all the family.
Admission £1.50
The Great Pudding Stir
8 December, 10.30 to 4
Adults £1.50, children £1
The Museum of East Dorset
PRIEST’S HOUSE
museum & garden
Additional events are planned please contact the museum.
The museum reserves the right to alter
events, displays and opening times.
The Priest’s House Museum & Garden
23-27 High Street, Wimborne Minster
Dorset BH21 1HR
01202 882533
www.priest-house.co.uk
For alternative formats please contact us
Registered Charity No: 1068540
Supported by and designed by East Dorset District Council, February 2012
www.priest-house.co.uk
The Priest’s House
welcomes families,
groups and visitors
of all ages...
The museum is open from 2 April to 3 November
(closed 31 July), Monday to Saturday, 10.00am
to 4.30pm.
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The ground floor and garden are accessible to wheelchair users
(a video of the first floor galleries is available). Toilets are fully
accessible and baby change facilities are available.
The museum is located on the High Street of Wimborne
Minster. There are regular bus services from Poole and
Bournemouth. Car and coach parking is available in the town.
ur collections are rich in archaeology, costume,
childhood memoribilia and local history - which
tell the story of East Dorset. You can discover our
stunning Roman wall paintings, the fascinating
childhood gallery and a unique Victorian Valentine
card collection.
Explore the period rooms - from a 17th century hall
to our working Victorian kitchen and see how life
and work has changed in this historic townhouse.
In the East Dorset Villages Gallery you can
experience a Victorian schoolroom and step back
in time through a village street. Why not do some
research of your own using our extensive archive?
Wander through our peaceful walled garden which
features heritage fruit trees and a glimpse of the
River Allen. Our gift shop completes your visit.
The admission price includes entrance into the 10 period rooms
and exhibition galleries, and the walled garden. We would
recommend allowing 1 to 1½ hours for your visit.
Our new Open Learning Centre
(supported by the Heritage Lottery
Fund) includes a multi-purpose
learning and community space in
addition to our new tearoom where
you can relax and enjoy a refreshing
drink and a selection of delicious
homemade cakes.
The Open Learning Centre
will enhance our award*
winning learning
programme.
The museum welcomes groups (please book in
advance) and we can provide guided tours which
offer a fascinating insight into the history of the house
and a glimpse of the lives of its inhabitants.
*The museum has been awarded
the Heritage Education Trust’s
Sandford Award for Excellence.
The Gift Aid admission price (standard
admission shown in brackets) includes a
10% voluntary donation.
If you are not a UK taxpayer or
would prefer to pay the standard
admission please let us know.
A Gift Aid donation can only
be made on behalf of family
members.
Adult: £3.85 (£3.50)
Concession: £2.75 (£2.50)
Child: £1.10 (£1)
Family: £9.35 (£8.50) (up to
2 adults and 3 children)
Season ticket: £11 (£10)