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Monday 10am - 4:30pm Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm Thursday 10am - 4:30pm Friday 10am - 4:30pm Saturday 10am - 4:30pm Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Keep Military Museum

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Thousands of original exhibits of military history relating to the regiments of Devonshire and Dorset Wheelchair access to all display floors by lift.

The artefacts, weapons, uniforms, medals and of course the stories of the soldiers and their families and much more are on display over three floors. Computer and digital presentation, realistic battle environments, together with exhibitions, tell the tales of courage humour and sacrifice of the soldiers and their families who have served in the regiments of Devon and Dorset for more than 300 years. We aim to make our history available via the web, which is a key part of our outreach programme. Our virtual galleries provide in depth coverage of topics, documents can be downloaded and we will be developing educational services in support of Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and GCSE. The Keep Museum' constituent Regiments are The Devonshire Regiment, The Dorset Regiment, The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, The Dorset Yeomanry, The Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry, The Dorset Militia, The Royal Devon Yeomanry and 94 Field Regiment RA. Spectacular views from the battlements of Hardy's Dorset are an added bonus. Disabled toilet facilities are available.

31/10/2026

Tickets to our upcoming talk ‘Fortress Malta: the island that would not surrender’, kindly sponsored by Ellis Jones Solicitors, are only £15!

Hosted and presented by author and military historian Christopher Jary and battlefield guide and military historian Lt Col James Porter on the 13th of November, it's sure to be a fantastic evening so be sure to get your tickets now to avoid disappointment!

Ticket price includes admission to the talk and a complimentary drink - Keep Friends and current museum volunteers enjoy a 10% discount.

🔗 Follow the link in our bio to get your tickets now!

30/10/2026

Thank you to Ellis Jones Solicitors who have kindly sponsored our upcoming talk 'Fortress Malta: The island that would not surrender - The Devons and The Dorsets in the Siege of Malta'.

Tickets to the talk on November 13th are £15, price includes admission to the talk and a complimentary drink - Keep Friends and current museum volunteers enjoy a 10% discount.

🔗 Follow the link in our bio to get your tickets now!

30/10/2026

Our Research Enquiries Service makes a perfect Christmas present for historians, family researchers, and anyone curious about their military heritage.

To cover the cost of research time and resources, we ask for a donation of £30. We will do our best to support your family history research, but please keep in mind that in some circumstances, only background information can be provided.

Please submit all research requests using the enquiry form on our contact page. Payment for the service can be found on our online shop under the research enquiry service.

🔗 Website linked in our bio!

29/10/2026

It was great to do some crafts around Remembrance Sunday at Dorchester County Library this afternoon. Some fantastic, creative poppy displays!

29/10/2026

It might be half term, but Young Historians is on as normal this week. We can't wait to see you at 5pm-6.30pm!

29/10/2026

A condensed version of our 1945: Through Hell to Victory exhibition is currently on display at Dorchester Library, so pop down for a look if you've missed it elsewhere!

28/10/2026

'Recce party to Um el Fahm. R H.Wheatley holding halter of white pony.'

From a photograph album taken by R H Wheatley whilst The Dorsetshire Regiment were in the Middle East 1936 - 1937.

DORMM:1996/62/2/3

27/10/2026

Postcard signed "Yours Private Ginger" - addressed to "Sergeant Hornee, Dorset Regiment, Poonamallee, nr Madras". Postmarked Poonamallee, 3rd February 1911.

DORMM:2009/2007

26/10/2026

Army Temperance Medal with a centre star and "Heavens Light is Our Guide". From the collection of E A Bowden, 2nd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment.

DORMM:1999/36/39

25/10/2026

We are seeking volunteers to support the Keep in our oral histories project! If you're interested, or would like to know more about what this would involve - please contact us at: [email protected]

Address

Barrack Road
Dorchester
DT11RN

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4:30pm
Sunday	10am - 4:30pm

Website

https://linktr.ee/keepmilitarymuseum, https://www.keepmilitarymuseum.org/product-category/research-enquiry-service/, htt

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