Sturminster Newton Museum
About
Sturminster Newton Museum is housed in an historic and attractive building of 16th C origin situated in the town centre. This interesting building has had many uses over the years: a shop, solicitors` offices and the Town Council office.
The Museum`s collection contains objects, documents and photographs relating to the history of the town and its surrounding villages. The history of the livestock market and the development of dairying is featured as well as, on permanent display, a large working model of Sturminster Newton Railway Station (now closed) which was once pivotal for the success of the market. There are also displays on the Roman villa sites around Sturminster.
Closed temporarily due to Covid-19 pandemic
Admission
Free
Opening Times
Easter-December (inclusive): Monday, Thursday, Friday: 10.00am-3.00pm; Saturday: 10.00am-12.30pm; January-Easter: Monday,Friday, Saturday: 10.00am-12.30pm
Learning
Group visits welcome by prior arrangement. Numbers may be restricted because of space constraints. Please contact the museum directly to discuss your requirements.
Facilities
| Parking | |
| Refreshments | |
| Gift shop | Yes |
| Gardens/Grounds | |
| Toilets | |
| Toilets for Wheelchair Users | |
| Guided Tours | |
| Audio Tours | |
| Wheelchair Accessability | On ground floor only |
| Induction Loop | |
| Facilities for the Blind / Visually Impaired | |
| Group Visits | |
| School Visits | |
| Outreach activities |
Contact
1 Old Market Cross House
Market Cross
Sturminster
Newton
Dorset
DT10 1AN
01258 817116
http://www.sturminsternewton-museum.co.uk
pidgeonhouse@btinternet.com
Sturminster Newton Museum is housed in a 16th century thatched building. It still retains its original cruc roof although, internally, it underwent considerable alteration in the 1940s. It has been home to owners and tenants of various occupations and from 1824 – 1848 it was occupied by John Conway, clock and watchmaker who had a workshop on the east side of the building. The Museum possesses an oak long case clock that was made by Conway during the 1820s whilst working in Sturminster Newton in the Museum building. The clock, which is still in working order, has a painted dial with gilt corner decorations and brass capped hood columns. The face is inscribed “Conway Sturminster”. .
