LYME REGIS AND THE NEW WORLD TAPESTRY - A Talk by John Dover John Dover is a resident of Lyme Regis and a former trustee and Chairman of Lyme Regis Museum. John will explore how Lyme residents became involved in producing a tapestry larger and longer than the Bayeux Tapestry and as significant to the... READ MORE

Botanical Drawing One Day Workshop 31st January, 10am-4pm Discover the art of observation in this one-day botanical drawing workshop with natural history artist James Winrow at Lyme Regis Museum. Working from a rich selection of specimens - from wild and foraged plants to cultivated and domestic varieties - you’ll explore techniques for studying and drawing... READ MORE

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Scelidosaurus Palaeontology and biology of our unique armoured dinosaur - A Talk by Kieran Satchell Come along to this informative talk and learn about the Scelidosaurus, Dorset’s unique armoured dinosaur. From the history of the first discoveries to what we know about this animal today, Museum Learning and Education Officer, Kieran Satchell, will explore everything... READ MORE

PRINT MAKING Workshop February 17th 2026, 10am-3pm A fun and hands-on printmaking session inspired by the fossils of Lyme Regis with artist Alison Bowskill. Using styrofoam as a printing block, carve and scratch a unique design inspired from the Museum collection which can then be printed on to paper to take home! No experience needed... READ MORE

LYME REGIS AND THE DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW WORLD - A Talk by John Dover John Dover is a resident of Lyme Regis and a former trustee and Chairman of Lyme Regis Museum. In this Talk, John will explore and explain the influence of Lyme Regis and some of its key inhabitants on... READ MORE

This half term, come along to the Museum and find out all about Lyme's most famous fossil hunter in our 'In the Footsteps of Mary Anning' interactive session.Stand where Mary once stood and hear the story of her amazing life, discoveries and legacy in this interactive session with our knowledgeable Guide, Lizzie Wiscombe. All ages... READ MORE

SPRING LINO PRINTING Workshop March 7th 2026, 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-4.30pm Welcome in the spring with a Lino Printing Workshop! Taking inspiration from our collections, nature or your own idea, draw or trace pictures/ideas on to Lino. Artist Alison Bowskill will then demonstrate how to use the various cutting tools to create a unique design to... READ MORE

SPRING LINO PRINTING Workshop March 7th 2026, 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-4.30pm Welcome in the spring with a Lino Printing Workshop! Taking inspiration from our collections, nature or your own idea, draw or trace pictures/ideas on to Lino. Artist Alison Bowskill will then demonstrate how to use the various cutting tools to create a unique design to... READ MORE