Explore our collection
Poole Collections Online
Explore even more from wherever you are through Poole Collections Online, featuring a selection of objects beyond those currently on display. Zoom in on remarkable details, uncover hidden stories and make new discoveries at your own pace. It’s a great way to enjoy our collections anytime, anywhere.
The mystery of the bombardon
Discover the remarkable story behind a mysterious brass instrument in our Shipwreck! exhibition, recovered from a First World War shipwreck. Thanks to some seriously impressive detective work by Finlay, our university placement student, uncover its true identity!
Object donations
Got an object you'd like to donate? Thank you so much for thinking of us! While we're not actively accepting donations, we'd still like to find out more about your object - sharing details with us helps us understand what’s out there and how it might connect to our collections in the future.
Museum Data Service
Visit Poole Museum’s collection on the Museum Data Service website and start exploring! From everyday objects to extraordinary finds, it’s a treasure trove of Poole’s past waiting to be uncovered.
The making of Abeona
Meet Abeona – a larger-than-life artwork inspired by Poole’s seafaring past, brought to life with creativity, community stories and a splash of imagination. Dive in and discover more about this unique artwork!
