Winter has arrived at the Museum of East Dorset, and there is a jam-packed schedule of events to help make your Christmas magical.

On Thursday 24th November, the third annual Christmas Shopping Night will be held in the historic museum building from 5pm to 8pm. It’s the perfect start to the festive season with local food and drink samples to try, a complimentary mulled wine in the Victorian Kitchen, music by Just Sing Adult Choir, and an indoor Makers Market. Our shop is crammed full of gift ideas, and you can enjoy a festive treat in the Tea Room too. Tickets are only £3 and are available on our website museumofeastdorset.co.uk.

New for this year, Santa will be visiting the museum on regular dates throughout December. The experience includes Christmas crafts and trails, stories read by Santa next to the cosy Victorian range and a traditionally wrapped present to take home. Tickets are £15 per child and are very limited for this special event 

Of course, it wouldn’t be Christmas without The Great Christmas Pudding Stir! The Victorian kitchen will be serving up a slice of Mrs Beeton’s recipe on Saturday 10thDecember, from 10am to 4pm. Included with normal Museum admission, free for annual pass holders and members.

As a small local museum, all these events support our fundraising efforts, with profits going towards the running of the museum.

The museum and Tea Room will be open throughout November and December from 10am to 4pm.