Poole Museum tells the inspiring story of a town and a people shaped by the sea.
Following a transformational redevelopment, the museum reopened in November 2025 with a bold new vision and an exciting visitor experience which includes:
- free entry
- 6 galleries spread across 5 floors
- 3 immersive maritime galleries – Harbour Life, Setting Sail, and Shipwreck!
- The Poole Iron Age Logboat – nearly 10 metres long and the largest ever found in Southern Britain, now on open display
- 2 flexible exhibition spaces hosting a dynamic programme of touring and temporary exhibitions
- interactive displays and engaging new exhibits
- family-friendly trails for children of all ages
- a vibrant calendar of events, workshops, and activities
- a museum shop featuring locally inspired gifts and products
- Scaplen’s Court & Garden - a beautifully preserved medieval merchant’s house with a tranquil herb and physic garden
- The Old Town Salt Pig Café in Scaplen’s Court
You can find more information on the Poole Museum website.
Address
Poole Museum
4 High Street
Poole
BH15 1BW
Get in touch
Send an email to hello@poolemuseum.org.uk.