Visit

The Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre sits right alongside the sea front of Swanage, occupying a prime site at The Square on what was the old stone yard known as the ‘bankers’.

Opening

27th March to end of October: Every Day 10.00am – 4.00pm
Off Season: Please contact us on 01929 423850 (Answerphone out of hours)

Admission

Admission to the Museum is free & well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Facilities

Toilets: Public toilets are situated nearby.
Refreshments: There are many cafés, restaurants & takeaways within easy walking distance.
Souvenirs: The Museum has a large selection of items for sale.

Car Parking

Parking in Swanage can be a challenge during peak times! For details of car parks operated by Swanage Town Council, please visit: www.swanage.gov.uk/carparking.aspx

Learning

We love welcoming people of all ages to the Museum, whether you wish to learn more about Swanage and the Purbeck area, or to entertain your little ones in a safe space.

Learn more about Swanage by visiting the Museum and viewing our film depicting the full history of the Swanage area .

We have lots of family-friendly facilities. The shop also has lots of pocket money items for after your visit.

If you’d like to know more about our Learning Services, please get in touch.