NEWS

NEW EXHIBITION: The Catch

Posted on: 19th July 2013

A new exhibition from the Artsfest re-collection project inspired by the Museum’s collections. The Catch by Sarah Thomas is in the Rotunda Gallery from 18th July to 8th September 2013.

EVENTS: Fossil polishing

Posted on: 13th July 2013

The first of this year’s Fossil Polishing days is coming up in a week’s time – Saturday 20th July. Join us at the Marine Parade Shelters any time between 10.30am… READ MORE

Web-site upgrades

Posted on: 11th July 2013

Regular visitors to our web-site will have noticed the major changes we have recently made with a new look and an integrated blog. However, there is more going on “behind… READ MORE

EVENTS: Coming up in July

Posted on: 1st July 2013

The first of this year’s fossil polishing days is on Saturday 20th July – on the Museum Terrace or in the Marine Parade Shelters, depending on the weather. Buy a… READ MORE

Tolkien and Lyme Regis

NEWLY ADDED: Tolkien and Lyme Regis

Posted on: 28th June 2013

J. R.R. Tolkien (1892 – 1973), best known as the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, was a frequent visitor to Lyme Regis both as a… READ MORE

The Lyme Regis Museum Blog has moved…

Posted on: 27th June 2013

After two years hosted by Google Blogger, the Lyme Regis Museum blog now has a new home on the main Museum website. The old blog http://lymeregismuseum.blogspot.co.uk will no longer be… READ MORE

The Great Fires of Lyme Regis

The Great Fires of Lyme Regis

Posted on: 14th June 2013

One of the most striking objects to be seen inside Lyme Regis Museum is the 18th century hand-powered fire engine, which has been a treasured exhibit ever since the Museum… READ MORE

Lyme Map

Trapped in the Jurassic!

Posted on: 7th June 2013

“Jurassic Dreams” is the latest in the ongoing re:collection series of exhibitions in the Rotunda gallery at Lyme Regis Museum. The idea behind the series, organised jointly by the Museum… READ MORE

Museum events in June

Posted on: 1st June 2013

The Lymiad / Dinner with Dr Buckland “Dinner with Dr Buckland” is a black comedy, written in verse, taking a swipe at the eating habits of the the great 19th… READ MORE