Poole Museum & Scaplen's Court

Exterior shot of Poole museum front glass entrance taken from street level

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* Poole Museum is temporarily closed for redevelopment work.

4 High Street
Poole
Dorset
BH15 1BW
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    • Barry B
      Hoddesdon, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Hidden gem of a garden
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 29th August 2022
      What a brilliant garden, hidden amongst the towns old buildings. The medicinal approach of the planting and clear labels make it easy to understand how some plants can be used in your own... Read full review
    • exiledblue
      Rovellasca, Italy
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      Family
      Inside tourist information
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 1st September 2022
      This free exhibition in above the tourist information is worth half an hour of everyone's time. A little local history spread over 3 floors that can't be found elsewhere. Read full review
    • TJA950
      Gillingham, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Worth a visit
      4 of 5 stars
      Monday, 12th September 2022
      There are a lot of interesting exhibits and it is definitely worth a visit. I could not honestly say that it will keep you occupied for hours but with its eclectic content there will be some interest... Read full review

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