Event Shire Hall Breakfast Club Every Wednesday and Saturday 10am - 12pm Delicious breakfast and a hot drink for £10! Find out more
Exhibition Asking For It Friday 8th March - Saturday 27th April This impactful photography exhibition from Jayne Jackson explores changing opinions towards historical and current tendencies toward victim blaming. Find out more
Event Bingo! Friday 3rd May, 7pm Cash prizes to be won, our Bingo night is a fun night out for everyone whilst raising vital funds for the Museum. Find out more
Talk Talk: The Tolpuddle Martyrs Saturday 4th May, 2pm In this talk, local historian Brian Bates explores the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, arguably the most famous trail to take place at Shire Hall. Find out more
Event Dorchester Walking Festival: Crime & Punishment Sunday 19th May, 2:30pm As part of the Dorchester Walking Festival, join Brian Bates, local author and historian, on a discovery of Dorchester's darker side. Find out more
Event London Serpent Trio Friday 24th May, 7:30pm Join the London Serpent Trio at Shire Hall Museum to hear this unique ensemble perform a wide-range of music, from classical favourites to dance tunes. Find out more
Talk Talk: The Son of a Spy Saturday 8th June, 2pm Join Mike Randall to discuss his father's extraordinary life. From escaping a prisoner of war camp during WW2 to becoming a 'diplomat' in Moscow and East Berlin Find out more
Event Six Men of Dorset Thursday 13th June - Sunday 16th June, 7:30pm In Partnership with Dorchester Arts and the New Hardy Players, join us for a production of 'Six Men of Dorset', exploring the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs. Find out more
EventFamily event Dorset Youth Pride at Shire Hall Museum! Saturday 13th July Dorset Youth Pride is an inclusive event welcoming all members of the LGBT+ community, families, young people and allies. Find out more
Talk Talk: Mary Channing Monday 29th July, 3pm Discover the fascinating story of Mary Channing, the last woman to be burned at the stake in Dorset. Find out more
Talk Talk: Underground Dorchester Tunnels Saturday 14th September, 2pm. Hear about the hidden Dorchester under your feet in a fascinating talk with Councillor David Taylor. Find out more
EventFestive Event Shire Hall Christmas Market Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November, 10am - 4pm Join us at Shire Hall for our Christmas Market! Find out more
Talk Talk: 150 years of courtroom drama Saturday 7th December, 2pm Join Shire Hall Museum's Learning Manager Anne Brown to explore the fascinating stories of people taken through our historic courtroom. Find out more
