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Lyme Regis Philpot Museum |
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Bridge Street |
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Lyme Regis |
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Dorset DT7 3QA |
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The Philpot museum is housed in a building dating back to 1901. It was commissioned by Thomas Philpot, a relative of the Philpot sisters who worked with Mary Anning. The museum is largely run by volunteers and is accredited with the Museums, Libraries & Archives Council.
Exhibitions:
Notable People Of Lyme
Mary Anning - the greatest fossil hunter ever known
Geology Gallery - fossils & rocks of Lyme Regis
Writers & Artists - discover famous writers and artists who visited Lyme Regis
Fossils and Rocks of Lyme Regis
Landslips and Landscape
Civil War and Rebellion
Photographic and Postcard Collection
The Sea and the Cobb
Paintings, Drawings and Photographs of Lyme
Opening Days & Times:
Easter to 31 October:
Mon - Sat Open 10:00 - 17:00
Sundays Open 11:00 - 17:00
31 October to Easter: Daily 11:00 - 16:00
Contact Information:
General information: info@lymeregismuseum.co.uk
Telephone: (01297) 443 370
Website: http://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk
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