The Swanage Museum
Swanage is a pretty seaside resort nestling in the base of the Purbeck Hills, a delightful steamer ride from Bournemouth. The Old Harry Rocks are natural monoliths gradually wearing away by the action of the sea.
King George III's great enjoyment of sea bathing influenced the development of Swanage as a fashionable health resort and "watering place".
With the coming of the railway the Victorians arrived in Swanage in great numbers to enjoy the clean air and the new fashion of 'sea bathing'. Known as one of the sunniest towns on the south coast, Swanage changed from a stone port to a flourishing seaside resort.
As the town grew to accommodate the visitors so did commerce. Station Road, Institute Road and the High Street were full of thriving shops and businesses. Souvenir shops offered visitors all kinds of gifts, trinkets and postcards as momentoes of their visit to Swanage.
The Local Studies Centre offers a source of original and facsimile material for study and research.
If you would like to research your own family or your house and it's history.
OPENING HOURS:
Easter to October Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm
Closed for lunch 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Interactive displays and exhibitions
Fun for the entire family
Free literature and town trails
Unique gifts, crafts and books
Disabled Access:
The Heritage Centre where the Museum is situated has wheelchair access.
Marine Villas has limited access, alternative arrangements for viewing material can be arranged.
Access to our store is limited. Arrangements can be made to view artefacts.
Address:
Swang Museum & Heritage Center
The Squear
Swang
Dorset
BH 19 2LJ