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Dover Museum |
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29/01/08 (62 review reads) |
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Advantages: free to locals, can see the Bronze Age Boat
Disadvantages: None
Location
Dover Museum is centrally located in the market square area of Dover town and is within walking distance to the train and bus stations.
Prices
Admission is free to local residents, although you do need to prove that you live in Dover by showing a document such as a bank statement or utility bill. Adults who do not reside in Dover will be charged two pound fifty and children are OAPs are charged one pound fifty.
The Museum
Dover Museum was first opened in 1836. The museum is spread across three floors. Just inside the entrance, is the history exhibit which traces the history of Dover from the Stone Age to the time of the Saxons.
Here you can view the Bronze Age boat which is believed to be the worlds oldest known sea going boat.
Here you can also view the array of Saxon jewellery, which is kindly borrowed from the British Museum.
On the first floor you can view the special exhibition on Victorian Dover. On the top floor of the museum you can view the 6 scaled models of the port of Dover showing its transitions since medieval times.
They also have a centralised information desk where you can get more information and guidance if you wish to know about the historical town of Dover.
Dover museum offers educational services which range from 4 galleries on such subjects as history and archaeology to name a few. There is also a educational room where you can follow up work and study.
They have a well stocked gift shop which is just inside the entrance to the museum and sell many gifts which are within pocket money price range.
Opening Times.
The museum is open ,10am - 5.30pm Monday to Saturday ,and 12pm - 5.00pm on a Sunday .The museum is closed to the public on Sundays from September to March and also Christmas Day, Boxing day and New years Day.
Summary: An interesting museum
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