insideKENT Magazine Issue 55 - October 2016 | Page 95

DAYSOUT Dover Museum & Bronze Age Boat Gallery Situated in the town centre, Dover Museum has a range of fascinating real objects, models and original pictures showing the history of Dover. Set over three floors, entry to the Museum is free. The ground floor exhibition traces Dover’s history from the Stone Age to the Saxons and includes information regarding the building of Dover’s Roman forts. The first floor has special exhibitions, which change annually and the top gallery has six scale models showing the growing town and port of Dover since medieval times. See the oldest known sea-going vessel, the Bronze Age Boat thought to be some 3,500 years old. This stunning archaeological find is now housed in an award-winning gallery at Dover Museum just yards from where it was discovered in 1992. The museum holds regular themed family days which are great fun for children of all ages. Don’t forget to take a look at the great range of gifts and souvenirs in the lovely gift shop. With everything from books on local history, souvenir mugs and t-shirts to jewellery and beautiful glass objects you’re sure to find the perfect keepsake to remind you of your visit. 95 Dover Museum is open Monday to Saturday 9.30am–5pm and Sunday (April–September) 10am–3pm. Dover Museum and Bronze Age Boat Gallery Market Square Dover CT16 1PH [email protected] www.dovermuseum.co.uk 01304 201066 @DoverMuseum