We are open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm, and closed for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

There are plenty of parking options around us. View the map here.

Free Tours

Like a guided tour of The Dowse? Whether you are on your own or in a group, our friendly and knowledgeable hosts would love to show you around and offer you an introduction to our exhibitions, building and history.

To ensure you don’t miss out, it’s best to book ahead.

A wheelchair is available from the front desk for use in the gallery and there is lift access. Guide and hearing dogs are welcome. Contact us if you have concerns with accessibility and we will do our best to help.

For our visitors that would like to be clear about what they can expect to find at the museum, here's a story to share.

Children are always welcome at The Dowse. Toilets have baby changing facilities and breastfeeding is welcome. The upstairs lounge has hands-on activities for children and we run regular events for children.

For our visitors that would like to be clear about what they can expect to find at the museum, here's a story to share.