Lyme Regis Museum
Museum Overview
The Lyme Regis Museum is located in the centre of Lyme Regis in Dorset. The museum has been open for over 100 years now and they also run interesting fossil walks on the nearby beach.
In the museum, you will discover 200 million years of history. The building was built on the site of Mary Anning’s house who was a fossil hunter many years ago. There are some stunning sea views from the Mary Anning wing. The museum has seen some major investments of money including the new wing in 2017.
The museum is packed full of interesting and thought-provoking displays. It is a relatively small museum with lots of good stories to tell. There are spectacular fossil collections, maritime and domestic objects, paintings, prints, photographs and more.
Their fossil walks run throughout most of the year. Expert guides will take you fossil hunting on Lyme’s East Beach and Black Ven, You will learn more about the fossil hunter, Mary Anning, the geology of the Jurassic Coast and discover your own fossils to take home with you.
Further Information Lyme Regis Museum
Is there food and drink available?
There are places nearby serving food and drinks.
What are the main things to do?
There are spectacular fossil collections, maritime and domestic objects, paintings, prints, photographs and more plus fossil walks. There are toilets.
What are the ticket prices?
Adults £6.95-7.95, children £3.95-4.95 and family tickets are available. Fossil walks £14.75 per adult and £8.75 per child.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.
Is there parking?
There is parking nearby, but charges apply.
When are they open?
The museum is open for most of the year, it is closed on Mondays. For up-to-date opening times and dates please visit their website.
Dog friendly?
Only assistance dogs are permitted.
Are they accessible?
