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Dover Museum

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Dover Museum is the district's largest museum, offering a journey through 200 million years of local history. Visitors explore galleries covering geology, archaeology, and social history, with highlights including the magnificent Dover Bronze Age Boat. The museum's interactive displays and artifacts bring Dover's maritime and military heritage to life, making it an essential stop for understanding the town's strategic importance.

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  • Marvel at the 3,600-year-old Dover Bronze Age Boat, one of the world's oldest seagoing vessels.
  • Explore the Victorian and wartime galleries, including a recreated 1940s street.
  • View the extensive collection of fossils and local archaeological finds.

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You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

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