Weymouth Museum

Description:

Weymouth Museum is on the first floor of Brewers Quay oposite the lift with easy access for all.

The museum was founded in 1972  and until 1999 was part of the Timewalk  attraction, but was re-opened as a separate museum in 2000 and extends over three galleries and a special exhibition area.

The Weymouth Museum collection is owned by the Borough of Weymouth and Portland, and the artefacts held at Weymouth reflect the social history of the area. There is a strong maritime influence with major sections covering the patronage of King George III at the end of the eighteenth century and the development of the first "Royal Maritime Spa". The Museum is also fortunate in having the Bussell Collection of prints and paintings that portray the history and life of Weymouth, its people and the surrounding area. Many displays hold items donated by local people through the years and give a fascinating insight into the evolution of the town.