HomeWaterfront & Scaplens Court Museums
The Waterfront Museum is housed in historic buildings adjoining Poole Quay,
with the entrance being through the old Tourist Information Office, admission
is free, although you are requested to make a donation towards the upkeep
and development of these facilities.
Inside the building you will find a wealth of intriguing items in this fine
local museum.
You can discover the history of old Poole and learn more about its seafaring
past, including a daring raid on the Customs House by Pirates, as well as
the more respectable trade links with Newfoundland.
Displays in the Museum include an historic street scene, featuring a local
public house, chemist and general store, as well as on old fire engine.
Other exhibits in the Museum include the famous Poole Log Boat, numerous
pictures and maps of the area, items recovered from wrecks, such as the
Studland Bay wreck, interactive exhibits where the younger members or young
at heart can have a go at brass rubbing, mosaic making or numerous other
quizes.
The Waterfront Museum also houses the Local
History Centre, based in the historic Town Cellars, where you can learn
more about the history of Poole and it's people, where you can also carry
out private research by prior appointment.
Scaplen's Court Museum is adjacent to The Waterfront Museum and is used
as an educational centre for children throughout the year, but is open to
the public during the summer months. Scaplen's Court Garden is a unique
walled garden to the rear of the building which has been restored by a team
of volunteers.
OPENING TIMES
Waterfront Museum
APRIL - OCTOBER
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12- 5pm
NOVEMBER - MARCH
Monday - Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 12- 3pm
SCAPLENS COURT MUSEUM
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12- 5pm (Please contact the Museum to confirm opening hours)
CONTACT DETAILS
T : 01202 262600
F : 01202 262622
E : museums@poole.gov.uk
W : http://www.poole.gov.uk