Museums & Galleries · Weymouth
The Keep Military Museum
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Photo: Jim Linwood (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Rooftop terrace with views across Dorchester
- Reconstructed Victorian prisoner's cell on display
- Building designed to resemble a Norman Castle
- Exhibits on the military history of Devon and Dorset
The Keep Military Museum sits in Dorchester, Dorset, in a striking Victorian former barracks gatehouse built in 1879 and designed to resemble a Norman Castle. Inside, exhibits cover the military history of Devon and Dorset, and a reconstructed prisoner's cell gives a sense of Victorian barracks life, while a rooftop terrace offers views across the town. It suits visitors with an interest in local and military heritage. Please note the museum is currently closed and expected to remain so throughout 2026 due to building repairs, so check before planning a visit. Dorchester West station is just 0.3 miles away, and there are 45 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those exploring the area.
Practical details
- Open
- Currently closed and will remain closed throughout 2026
- Booking
- Museum phone currently broken, temporary number in use
From the attraction's own website on 25 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
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🎪 What's on near The Keep Military Museum
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Weymouth Audio Tour: A Pier-to-Garden Odyssey
Christ Church, Weymouth, Weymouth · 6.9 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Dorchester Audio Tour: Roman Legacy
The Keep, Dorchester, Dorchester · 0.0 mi
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Fri 18 Dec · 18:00
Ultimate weekender
Chicago's, Yeovil · 17.5 mi
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Thu 24 Dec · 18:00
Christmas Eve
The Cave Lounge, Yeovil · 17.6 mi
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to The Keep Military Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Dorchester West 0.3 miles
- Dorchester South 0.5 miles
- Upwey 4.7 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page