Dover Museum and Bronze Age Boat Gallery
Dover, East Kent
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Dover Museum in Market Square tells the story of Britain's historic port town through local history and archaeology. Its star exhibit is a prehistoric boat around 3,500 years old, found in Dover in 1992 and shown in its own gallery. It suits families and history fans, takes an hour or two and is free.
Highlights
- Bronze Age boat around 3,500 years old, discovered in Dover in 1992
- Local history and archaeology of the port town
- Changing special exhibitions
- Visitor information centre and shop on the ground floor
Good to know
- Only registered assistance animals are allowed in the galleries, though dogs on leads are welcome in the shop and visitor information centre
- The Roman Painted House nearby is also free to visit
Getting there
Dover Museum and Bronze Age Boat Gallery, Market Square, Dover, Kent, CT16 1PHParking: Nearest parking is Stembrook car park (CT16 1PE) or on-street parking in Castle Street.
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