Attractions in Dorchester, Dorset.
Welcome to the Keep Military Museum. We are the Museum of the Regiments of Devonshire and Dorset and are housed in a Grade 2 listed 'Castle' like building in the historic town of Dorchester. Over four floors we tell the stories of the our Regimental history through word, photographs, uniforms, weapons, artefacts, silverware and a magnificent display of medals. We also have Hitler's Desk, retrieved from Berlin at the end of World War I...
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Barrack Road
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1RN
01305 264066
Welcome to the Keep Military Museum. We are the Museum of the Regiments of Devonshire and Dorset and are housed in a Grade 2 listed 'Castle' like building in the historic town of Dorchester. Over four floors we tell the stories of the our Regimental history through word, photographs, uniforms, weapons, artefacts, silverware and a magnificent display of medals. We also have Hitler's Desk, retrieved from Berlin at the end of World War II, and a replica World War 1 dugout with bunk room - complete with smells! Go on our roof too - you see for miles!
We offer some children's activities including a trail, brass rubbing, colouring and dressing-up. There will be further activities during the school holidays when the Curator will also give talks to adults.
We have a small car park but are next to the large Top O' Town Car park.