Wareham Town Museum – Winter Lecture Series 2026
Looking for a fascinating local event to brighten up the winter months? Wareham Town Museum is hosting its much-loved Winter Lecture Series 2026, offering an inspiring programme of talks that explore art, history, archaeology, and local heritage.
Running every Wednesday from 21 January to 25 March at 2pm, the series is designed for a general audience and features expert speakers from universities, museums, and heritage organisations. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious to learn something new, these talks promise engaging insights and lively discussion.
✨ What you need to know
- 📍 Venue: Wareham Town Museum
- 📅 Dates: Wednesdays, 21 January – 25 March 2026
- ⏰ Time: 2:00pm
- 🎟 Cost: Free to attend (suggested donation £2)
- 📖 Booking essential – seating is allocated
The first three lectures will be available to book shortly via Eventbrite. Tickets can also be booked in person at the museum or by telephone on 01929 553448.
Winter Lecture Programme Highlights
- 21 Jan – Artist as Witness: The Impact of War
Dr Gill Clarke (Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum)
- 28 Jan – Maiden Castle War Cemetery
Dr Martin Smith (Bournemouth University) - 4 Feb – High Angle Battery
Steve Wallace (County Archaeologist, Dorset Council) - 11 Feb – Maritime Archaeology
Tom Cousins (Bournemouth University) - 18 Feb – The Moors at Arne
Phil Trim (Wessex Archaeology) - 25 Feb – Host and Archaeologies (Career in Ruins, Time Team)
Dr Derek Pitman (Bournemouth University) - 4 Mar – Rural Cottage Life in the 19th Century
Martin Gething (National Trust, Clouds Hill) - 11 Mar – Swanage Railway
Dr Richard Marks (Oxford University), followed by a book signing - 18 Mar – Mapping Your Memories: Stories from Coasts in Mind Archive
Oliver Hutchinson & Hazel Crabb (MOLA) - 25 Mar – Posted in the Past
Hellen Baggott (author)
This friendly and informative lecture series is a wonderful way to support a local museum while enjoying thought-provoking talks throughout the winter.
🔗 Find tickets and updates:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/wareham-town-museum-94862117893
Please note: this is a local event listed by Love It Local Events and is not organised by us.
