This October we will be showcasing Christopher Wren’s connection to this isle and there will be a special opportunity to see a portrait of Wren that has been hidden in store for quite some time! Alongside this exhibit we are honoured to be hosting the Portland Sculpture & Quarry Trust for some stone carving workshops…
On Thursday 3rd October, 2:30 – 4 pm Portland Museum will be hosting Dr Marie Stopes, the founder of Portland Museum’ at the C2000 hall, Portland. Presented by Museum trustee, David Carter, this talk explores the life and achievements of Dr. Marie Stopes. Tickets are £3 or £2 for Friends of Portland Museum. To book tickets,…
Dino Days 2024 This August, we’ve got TWO days jam packed with Jurassic fun! On Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th August, 10:30am – 3:30pm at Portland Museum there will be a roarsome selection of family fun activities and crafts as well as our popular ‘paint your own fossil’ sessions, and yummy refreshments served throughout the…
Awesome Archaeology at Portland Museum! by Portland Museum On Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July, 10:30am – 3:30pm, Portland Museum is hosting ‘Awesome Archaeology’ an event that is part of the Council For British Archaeology 2 week programme of events. With an awesome selection of activities and crafts, it is going to be a guaranteed…
Portland Museum wins Weymouth Civic Societies Heritage Award 2024 by Portland Museum On Thursday 20th June 2024 at the Annual Awards of the Weymouth and Portland Civic Society attended by the Mayors of Portland, Weymouth and Chickerell, Portland Museum was presented with the first Annual Award specifically for Heritage for their ‘Diving into the Digital…
All Saints School Students Work Experience Week by Portland Museum Portland Museum is enjoying a week long visit from students studying at All Saints School, Weymouth. The students are gaining valuable work experience in all kinds of heritage skills relating to work in a museum. Throughout the week, the students have taken part in a…
Join us! by Portland Museum You may remember that before Christmas the museum was delighted to announce that we’d won a Heritage Fund grant: Diving into the Digital Archives of the Earl of Abergavenny. You can read our press release here: Digital Skills for Heritage Award – Portland Museum Well, if you’re interested in…