Dover Museum, Dover (must see)

The Dover Museum is on Market Square in the heart of Dover's town center. One of the oldest museums in Kent, this museum was founded in 1836. The spacious museum houses a magnificent collection of archaeological finds and artifacts showcasing the history of Dover.

Not to be missed is the Bronze Age boat exhibit, where visitors can see the incredible ruins of the oldest known seagoing boat in the world. An important archaeological discovery, the wooden boat is considered to be 3,500 years old. This fascinating prehistoric craft has been well preserved.

The history of the town of Dover is brought to life using dioramas, illustrations, and models. Popular with visitors is the polar bear known as Fred, brought back from the Arctic by an explorer in 1897. In the Temporary Exhibition Gallery, you can view special exhibits on display for a limited time. In addition to souvenirs, you can find books and videos about local Dover history in the museum shop.