Wellbeing
Discover a welcoming programme of wellbeing-focused events at Poole Museum, designed to help you relax, connect, and feel inspired.
From calming creative workshops to mindful activities developed for people with lived experience of mental health, these sessions offer gentle ways to support your mental and emotional wellbeing while exploring culture and creativity.
Paper Museum in Miniature
This course is open to people who identify as having lived experience of poor mental health and/or have a mental health diagnosis.
Sign up to CoCreate's Paper Museum in Miniature course, a welcoming, creative programme where you will discover objects from Poole Museum’s collection while learning new creative skills in a supportive, small-group setting.
Slomo Sanctuary
Take a moment to slow down with wellbeing activities at SLOWMO Poole Sanctuary — gentle, creative sessions designed to help you unwind, connect, and find a sense of calm. Whether you’re looking for space to breathe, reflect, or simply try something new, these welcoming experiences offer a relaxed way to support your wellbeing.
Hear from our Museum Director, Jaine, in a film created in collaboration with filmmaker Patrick Frost and Bournemouth University, as she shares how the museum is reimagining its role in supporting health and wellbeing.
At the heart of this transformation is a commitment to openness, accessibility and community, creating calm spaces and inviting local partners to host activities from yoga to creative workshops.
By challenging traditional ideas of what a museum can be, Poole Museum has become more than a place to visit; it’s a place to connect, create and feel, where everyone is welcome and wellbeing is part of the experience.