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Weymouth Museum

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Weymouth Museum

Photo: Roy Hughes  (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

  • See a Tudor carved panel and brewery memorabilia
  • Current exhibition of Weymouth Camera Club photographs
  • Explore collections including Sandsfoot Castle and HMS Weymouth items
  • Research at the Local History Centre with maps and photographs
  • View militaria such as a German camera and breathing apparatus

Weymouth Museum tells the story of the town through a varied collection, from a Tudor carved panel to brewery memorabilia, plus items connected to Sandsfoot Castle, HMS Weymouth and HMS Hood. There's also an active Local History Centre holding documents, maps, old photographs and postcards for those wanting to research the area further. The museum currently operates as a temporary Pop-Up Museum on St Thomas Street while its usual home at Brewers Quay is redeveloped, with a rotating programme including a Camera Club photography exhibition. It suits visitors keen on local heritage and history research. Weymouth station is 0.7 miles away and Weymouth Central beach 0.6 miles away, with 68 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, making it easy to combine with a wider visit to the town.

Practical details

Open
Tuesdays to Fridays 10am-2pm, Mondays 10.30am-1.30pm, Saturdays 10am-1pm
Booking
Currently a temporary Pop-Up Museum while the main site is redeveloped

From the attraction's own website on 21 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.

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