Event Shire Hall Breakfast Club Every Wednesday and Saturday 10am - 12pm Delicious breakfast and endless tea and coffee for just £8! Find out more
Exhibition The Tiger Who Came to Tea 16th March - 20th May 2023 A new exhibition celebrating the work of one of Britain’s best known children’s author–illustrators Judith Kerr is coming to Shire Hall Museum! Find out more
Talk Talk: Children as Villains and Victims in the 19th Century Saturday 1st April 2023, 2pm In this talk, Brian Bates gives examples of child crimes and child victims and looks at the way in which a more enlightened approach was taken towards children. Find out more
EventFamily event The Great Museums Easter Trail Saturday 1st April, 3pm - 7pm Eggsplore three incredible museums on one extraordinary afternoon! Find out more
Talk Talk: Britain and the Industrial Revolution: Social and Economic Changes that define Today’s World Thursday 20th April, 7pm Emma Griffin, Professor of British History at UEA will be giving this talk. Find out more
Event Dorchester Repair Cafe Saturday 29th April, 10am - 12pm This month's Dorchester Repair Cafe is at Shire Hall Museum! Find out more
Event British Sign Language tour Saturday 29th April. Join deaf tour guide John Wilson to explore two of Dorset’s fantastic museums. Find out more
Talk Talk: ‘I fear there will be blood spilt this evening’: The 1831 reform riots in Dorset Saturday 27th May 2023, 2pm Join Prof. Steve Poole (UWE) and Dr Roger Ball (UWE) for a talk on the 1831 reform riots in Dorset. Find out more
Talk Talk: A Day in a Georgian House Saturday 3rd June, 2pm An exploration of Georgian and Regency domestic life, from the dangers of the kitchen to warming the bed at night, whilst using a variety of original objects. Find out more
EventFamily event Dorset Youth Pride at Shire Hall Museum! Saturday 10th June Dorset Youth Pride is an inclusive event welcoming all members of the LGBT+ community, families, young people and allies. Find out more
Talk Talk: Underground Dorchester Tunnels Thursday 15th June, 7pm Hear about the hidden Dorchester under your feet in a fascinating talk with Councillor David Taylor. Find out more
Talk Talk: The Swan River Experiment Saturday 8th July, 2pm In this talk, Dr. Kellie Moss will explore the various marginalised groups which where utilized by the colonial government to create the 'Swan River' colony. Find out more
Talk Talk: Julian Richards on Stonehenge Saturday 7th October 2023, 2pm In this talk, Julian Richards will explain his obsession with Stonehenge. Find out more
Event Shire Hall Christmas Market Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November, 10am - 4pm Join us at Shire Hall for our Christmas Market! Find out more
