Earl of Abergavenny presentation to Wyke Regis Library

Earl of Abergavenny Show and Tell

Earl of Abergavenny Show and Tell by Portland Museum A happy Monday in May saw our first Earl of Abergavenny Show and Tell event at Wyke Regis Library.   Our museum team presented a talk and showed some intriguing collection items from the shipwreck of the Earl of Abergavenny along with some of the amazing…

Jubilee event poster

Jubilee Kids’ Craft Event!

Jubilee Kids’ Craft Event! by Portland Museum Sound the trumpets!  We’ve a right royal celebration planned for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. Join us at Portland Museum for a Jubilee kids’ fun day on Saturday 4th of June. There are two sessions to choose from, the morning session from 10:30 – 12:30 or the afternoon session…

Earl of Abergavenny collection viewing day

Earl of Abergavenny collection viewing day by Portland Museum The volunteers of Portland Museum’s Diving into the Digital Archives of the Earl of Abergavenny project spent a fantastic day viewing the shipwreck collection. A sunny spring day at the museum was made all the more enjoyable by the eclectic array of objects on display, accompanied…

We’re reopening!

We’re reopening! by Portland Museum Portland Museum opening times 2022  Portland Museum is delighted to announce that we will be reopening Monday April 4th 2022. And thanks to a grant from Portland Town Council, everyday entrance will again be free for Islanders throughout the year. Our opening hours this year will be 10:30 – 16:00 (last…

Build your own Rufus Castle

Build your own Rufus Castle by Portland Museum Thanks to wonderful model maker, Philip Boyes, you can now craft your very own version of Rufus Castle.   We include the instructions here (or you can download them if that’s easier) and some blueprints for you to print out at home and construct the model. You’ll…

Rufus Castle Virtual Tour Is Here!

Rufus Castle Virtual Tour Is Here! by Portland Museum Portland Museum is delighted to announce that our virtual tour of Rufus Castle is now available for everyone to enjoy: Rufus Castle – Portland Museum   Visitors to our website now have the freedom to safely explore this fascinating castle and enjoy a guided tour by…