Dorman Museum
📍 Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough TS5 6LA, UK
About Dorman Museum
The Dorman Museum, located in Middlesbrough, is a vibrant cultural institution celebrating the rich history and natural heritage of Teesside. Established as a memorial to the Boer War, this highly-rated museum boasts an excellent 4.7/5 stars from over 820 Google reviews, offering a fascinating journey through local history. It's particularly renowned for its unique blend of traditional and modern interactive displays.
Visitors consistently praise the museum for its engaging and factual presentation, making history come alive for all ages. Highlights include its historically significant Boer War memorial origins and an impressive collection of taxidermy and eggs, described by reviewers as "one of the best in the country." The museum successfully combines nostalgic charm with contemporary exhibition techniques, ensuring a memorable and educational experience. Best of all, admission is free, making it an accessible attraction for everyone.
Visiting Information
The Dorman Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, remaining closed on Mondays. The museum is committed to accessibility, featuring wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, and restrooms.
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📍 Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough TS5 6LA, UK
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Showing 5 of 821 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
One of the best museums I've been to for a long time. Really tells the history of the area in an engaging, factual way that blends traditional displays with modern interactive ones that blend together really well. So good to see the wonderful taxidermy and egg collection still displayed as it was, a truly stunning room. I learned a lot and spent an enjoyable couple of hours. The staff were friendly and helpful and the tea room is lovely bonus.
The museum is a war memorial for Boer war. It is built by Sur Arthur Dorman .. it’s really worth to visit ❤️
I love the Dorman. It's quirky and interesting with plenty to see, set in an absolutely beautiful building. Those little half circle stained glass windows and the taxidermy animals in reception are some of my fave things. (The animals I think have been there since I was a child, so love the nostalgia) I visited a few years back, after having not been since my childhood. I visited again yesterday to see the Titanic exhibition, which cost £6. Yes, the museum is normally free but the £6. (People who complain about paying probably don't appreciate the work that goes into getting such exhibitions set up and on loan, escially on such a huge topic as Titanic, and would probably also complain that there is never anything new to see.) The staff were lovely. Friendly and enthusiastic. Enjoyed the exhibition. Some interesting stuff and the photo and text boards were very informative. Each time I've come I've also visited the Dressers tearoom for cake and coffee. Great service and again a fun interior. Good prices.
Nice museum. Got there at opening 10am on a Sunday. No qué and was quite the whole time we were there. Staff were friendly. Toilets are clean and there is limited parking on site, but seemed plenty on the road next to the museum.
A really well done museum with a vast coverage on local history. The space exhibition upstairs was brilliant also. The mock up shop fronts and town are fantastic!