Portland Museum
The Museum is based in two thatched 17th century cottages above Church Ope, one of which was a known location from Thomas Hardy's novel, "The Wellbeloved".
There are exhibitions on shipwrecks, the history of stone, local archaeology, and Dr Marie Stopes, the famous birth control pioneer, who gifted the cottages to the people of Portland in 1930. Fossil collection, garden, picnic area, refreshments and shop.
Address: 217 Wakeham, Portland DT5 1HS
Telephone number: 01305 821804
Free car park (Wakeham side)
Opening Times:
- 2 May to 30 June: Friday to Tuesday 11am to 4.30pm
- 1 July to 31 August: Open every day 11am to 4.30pm
- 1 September to 31 October: Friday to Tuesday 11am to 4.30pm
- November to Easter: Closed
Admission charged:
- Adults: £2.20
- Seniors: £1.10
- Students: £1.10
Under 16s free entry but children under 12 must be accompanied.
Group visits available throughout the winter, by prior appointment.
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