Keep Military Museum

Keep Military Museum Thousands of original exhibits of military history relating to the regiments of Devonshire and Dorset Wheelchair access to all display floors by lift.

The artefacts, weapons, uniforms, medals and of course the stories of the soldiers and their families and much more are on display over three floors. Computer and digital presentation, realistic battle environments, together with exhibitions, tell the tales of courage humour and sacrifice of the soldiers and their families who have served in the regiments of Devon and Dorset for more than 300 year

s. We aim to make our history available via the web, which is a key part of our outreach programme. Our virtual galleries provide in depth coverage of topics, documents can be downloaded and we will be developing educational services in support of Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and GCSE. The Keep Museum' constituent Regiments are The Devonshire Regiment, The Dorset Regiment, The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, The Dorset Yeomanry, The Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry, The Dorset Militia, The Royal Devon Yeomanry and 94 Field Regiment RA. Spectacular views from the battlements of Hardy's Dorset are an added bonus. Disabled toilet facilities are available.

Tickets to our upcoming talk ‘Fortress Malta: the island that would not surrender’ on the 13th of November are only £15!...
11/09/2026

Tickets to our upcoming talk ‘Fortress Malta: the island that would not surrender’ on the 13th of November are only £15!

🔗https://www.keepmilitarymuseum.org/product-category/events/

Hosted and presented by author and military historian Christopher Jary and battlefield guide and military historian Lt Col James Porter, it's sure to be a fantastic evening so be sure to get your tickets now to avoid disappointment!

Ticket price includes admission to the talk and a complimentary drink - Keep Friends and current museum volunteers enjoy a 10% discount.

From the collection of David John Hickman, 1st Battalion The Devonshire Regiment 1947-1949 - taken in Singapore, Malaya ...
10/09/2026

From the collection of David John Hickman, 1st Battalion The Devonshire Regiment 1947-1949 - taken in Singapore, Malaya and Egypt. This photograph shows men in a jungle camp.

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Love history? Young Historians - our FREE club for 13-19 year olds - is back tomorrow!For all enquiries, email education...
09/09/2026

Love history? Young Historians - our FREE club for 13-19 year olds - is back tomorrow!

For all enquiries, email [email protected]

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08/09/2026

Military Manoeuvres, Wincanton 1910.

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Territorial Decoration long service medal awarded to, Lt Col M Williams - dated 1908. DORMM:2011/360
07/09/2026

Territorial Decoration long service medal awarded to, Lt Col M Williams - dated 1908.

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Love history? Keep an eye out for the return of Young Historians next week - a FREE club for 13-19 year olds, run by the...
05/09/2026

Love history? Keep an eye out for the return of Young Historians next week - a FREE club for 13-19 year olds, run by the Keep Military Museum.

For all enquiries, email [email protected]

As part of our wider exhibition Bridport at Arms: The Military Volunteers - our video on the often overlooked Battle of ...
04/09/2026

As part of our wider exhibition Bridport at Arms: The Military Volunteers - our video on the often overlooked Battle of Bridport (1685) is available to watch NOW on our YouTube channel.

🔗 https://youtu.be/vuCFOvlTwwE

If you’d like to learn more about the local volunteer movement, the Bridport at Arms exhibition is on display now until the 10th of October at Bridport Museum.

Thank you to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and to National Lottery players, whose support has made this exhibition and accompanying video possible!

Photograph taken by Lance Corporal C R Stride, in South Africa, January 1900 to June 1901, whilst serving with the Volun...
03/09/2026

Photograph taken by Lance Corporal C R Stride, in South Africa, January 1900 to June 1901, whilst serving with the Volunteer Service Company of 2nd Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment. This photograph shows a Boer Picket on Spion Kop, January 1900.

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Captioned "H Q Wing 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment marching through Shanghai" - undated but from other known informa...
02/09/2026

Captioned "H Q Wing 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment marching through Shanghai" - undated but from other known information, these date from about 1927.

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Whether you can give a little or a lot, your pledge is a meaningful investment in culture, education, and community. By ...
01/09/2026

Whether you can give a little or a lot, your pledge is a meaningful investment in culture, education, and community. By supporting us, you're helping us protect the past - and build something extraordinary for the future.

🔗 https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-dorchester-keep-military-museum-trust-1200607

With your kind donations, we can create new and exciting exhibitions, honour our soldiers by keeping their stories alive, continue to home rare artefacts as well as new items, and keep our doors - and our minds - open for everyone.

From all of us here at The Keep Military Museum, thank you so much for your support and for keeping history alive!

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Barrack Road
Dorchester
DT11RN

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

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