Opening times and admission
Opening times and admission
Opening hours
Poole Museum and Scaplen's Court & Garden are both open daily from 10am to 5pm, so come and explore at your leisure.
The Old Town Salt Pig café is open daily, serving smiles and delicious bites from 8.30am - 4pm.
Last admission in Poole Museum is at 4pm, as exploring culture takes time - and you'll want to stay longer (trust us, we know!)
Children aged 13 and under must be accompanied by a parent.
Dogs and assistance animals
We love dogs, but only assistance dogs can come inside Poole Museum.
All dogs are welcome to visit Scaplen’s Court. We’re happy to provide a bowl of water for your furry friend inside Scaplen's. Just ask any of the team.
Festive break
We do take a short break over the festive season, so we’re closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Donate now!
Donate now!
Whether it’s a tap of your card at our donation points in Scaplen's or a click online, every contribution helps us keep the magic of Poole Museum alive.
We don’t accept cash, but we do accept kindness - and contactless.
Donate online here.
Thank you for your support!
Become a member
Become a member of Poole Museum and receive special benefits including access to our special exhibitions, and discounts in the museum shop and café.