The Etches Collection - Museum of Jurassic Marine Life

Museum of Jurassic Marine Life Kimmeridge

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  • Welcome the Etches Collection

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£9.50 per ticket
Children (5 - 16 years)£4.75 per ticket
Children under 5 yearsFree
Family ticket (1 adult + 3 children)£19.00 per ticket
Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children)£23.75 per ticket

Special concessions: if you are a group, school, educational institution or university please contact.

Opening Times

Opening Times (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00*

* Last ticketed entrance to the Museum is at 4.15pm.
Open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change
Kimmeridge
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 5PE
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Tel01929 270000

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Makingtime
      Ringwood, United Kingdom
      Superb Collection of Fossils
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 13th January 2024
      The Etches Collection is well worth a visit. We were lucky to have an early preview of the collection when we were near neighbours but in this new environment the collection can be superbly displayed... Read full review
    • JPR000
      Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom
      Well worth a visit
      4 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 20th January 2024
      This may not be the biggest museum/collection in the world, however it more than makes up for this in the quality and rarity of the exhibits. The collection is well displayed with informative and... Read full review
    • sammy171
      Somerset, United Kingdom
      Breathtaking
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 5th February 2024
      Breathtaking exhibits in a fascinating museum. The exhibits are beautifully described and displayed. Very educational for all ages. The museum in Kimmeridge is easy to find and has parking on... Read full review

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