Portland Museum, Local history museum in Dorset, England.
The Portland Museum displays a large collection of maritime objects, geological specimens, and archaeological finds from the Isle of Portland region. The exhibition also includes materials that document the area's maritime heritage.
The museum preserves objects from Portland's naval history, including documents and items that show the shipbuilding industry since the 18th century. This collection shows how the island played an important role in British maritime activity over centuries.
The exhibition spaces show local artworks and fishing tools that reveal how island residents lived and worked across different generations. These objects give visitors a direct sense of daily life on the Isle of Portland.
The museum is open regularly during spring and autumn months and offers guided tours for groups and school programs. Visitors should check opening times in advance and book group tours well ahead of time.
The museum houses Europe's oldest turtle fossil, discovered in Portland's Jurassic rock layers, along with many preserved ammonites found by local quarry workers. These paleontological finds show that the island was once underwater and has a rich prehistoric past.
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