We have a strong ‘museum for all’ policy and strive to make our collections accessible by removing as many barriers as possible within the limitations of our budget and the constraints of our Grade II listed building. We not only aim to provide excellent standards of customer care but are committed to developing a wide range of activities and events to engage groups across all sectors of the community.
Abbey Gatehouse, Church Ln, Sherborne DT9 3BP
01935 812252
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Travelling to the Museum
The station is in Station Road just off South Street about 7 minutes walk from the Museum. SW Trains operate a regular hourly service taking 2 hrs 15 mins from London Waterloo to Sherborne. Trains from Exeter and other parts of the SW are also regular.
Buses stop at the top of Digby Road in front of the Abbey 4 minutes walk away from the Museum and also at Greenhill at the top of Cheap Street.
The National Cycle Route 26 runs from Yeovil to Sherborne.
Sherborne is situated on the A30 connecting London to Penzance and can be reached by the A303 from Wincanton and the A37 from Dorchester. The nearest long-stay car park is Culverhayes, DT9 3ED. There is also free car parking for up to 2 hours along Digby Road if spaces are available
Co-ordinates
Our geographic coordinates are:
Lat: 50.946742, Long: -2.515694
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“Extraordinarily well curated museum. A treasure. Thank you so much for taking such care.”
“It was a pleasure to view the rich and extensive history of Sherborne here. A special town indeed.”
“Thank you for your hospitality, enthusiasm and wonderful jewel of a museum.”
“It was a pleasure to visit this lovely museum.”
“Great exhibitions and great to see how well Sherborne’s history has been preserved. Brilliant work!”
“The Missal display was excellent.”
“A lovely little treasure. Very friendly staff and child friendly too.”
“What a fascinating collection! The whole layered history of Sherborne gathered together.”
“The fossils were very cool!”
Turning the Pages
A permanent digital display, produced in collaboration with the British Library, celebrates the Sherborne Missal, the largest and most lavishly decorated English Service book to survive from the Middle Ages.
Fairs, Festivals & Markets
One of our main temporary exhibitions revels in the occasions when our community comes together in time-honoured and traditional manner! Learn more about Sherborne's famous medieval street fair, Pack Monday.
Museum Shop
Our shop may be small but it’s packed with a wide range of souvenirs reflecting our unique collections and the locality. Whether it’s a fridge magnet showcasing a view of the town, a greetings card designed by a local artist or a jar of jam made to an exclusive 17th century recipe, we hope you’ll leave wanting to take a little memento of the museum away with you. We also stock a range of books of local interest, including a series of monographs on aspects of Sherborne’s history. Children are well catered for with a wide selection of games and activities at pocket money prices.
The museum acts as a Visitor Information Point, offering free town guides and maps, brochures for other local tourist attractions and a number of walk and cycle route leaflets.
Our popular second-hand book stall can also be found in the reception area.