Museums · South East England
Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum
Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Dr Neil Clifton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum is located in South-East England. It focuses on the history of mineral extraction in the Purbeck area, showcasing various mining artefacts and exhibits related to the local industry. The museum provides insight into the region's geological resources and their significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6451, -2.0616
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Corfe Castle
- Postcode
- BH20 5DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Official site
- purbeckminingmuseum.org
Sources
- osm: node/9105213464 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum?
- Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5DW), in the parish of Corfe Castle.
- Is Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5DW. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.