accessibility text only site map translation listen AAA Opening times: From 1 November, Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm, Sun 12pm - 4pm Closed: 24 December (pm only), 25 - 28 December and 1 January 2022. Plan your visit What's on From home Collections Research Schools Venue Hire Support us Exhibitions poole museum foundation Poole Museum Foundation 1 2 3 Stop Poole Museum and Scaplen's Court Museum and Herb Garden Tripadvisor Traveller Rating 358 reviews Recent Traveller Reviews “Do not miss this and it's free,...” “Great way to find out about the...” Read reviews What's on < > Calendar We have an exciting programme of events and activities to suit the whole family. From trails and living history though to talks and object identification. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved. For Kids There are lots of interactive exhibits around the Museum galleries and a programme of free family activities. Talks and Tours We host an informative programme of talks throughout the year relating to Poole history and the Museum's collections. Plan your visit < > Café and Terrace Poole Museum Café and Terrace is located on the 3rd floor of Poole Museum serving great coffee, locally made cakes and light lunches. Poole Museum Set in a Victorian quayside warehouse, with an atrium extension dating from 2007, the Museum's galleries tell the story of the historic maritime town of Poole and its Harbour from prehistory to the 21st century Poole Museum Twitter Tweets by PooleMuseum Collection Highlights < > Persian Deer Dish This red earthenware ‘Persian Deer’ dish was made in the mid 1920s by Poole based Carter, Stabler & Adams. Designed by Truda Adams, the dish was... Roman Glass Head This enigmatic face is actually the face of Silenus, a companion to Bacchus Binnacle This binnacle, which housed the ship’s compass, was used on board the ... Bathing at Studland - Eustace Nash Painted in attractive, fresh colours, this image of four relaxed young women in summer clothing and bathing costumes seems entirely characteristic of... PM Foundation Cafe Find us Poole Museum Service 4 High St, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BW Email us museums@bcpcouncil.gov.uk Call us 01202 128 888 Copyright ©2014 Poole Museums. All Rights Reserved.