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Its an exciting new year ahead for Bridport Museum, and staff at the 16th Century building in South Street what you to be part of it. This April the “old castle”, which was donated to the town to be a museum in 1932, will throw open it gates for free. For this to happen the museum is looking for volunteers to support the move, by offering a few hours of their time.
 Curator Alice Martin said; “This year is going to be great one for the museum. We have several new exhibitions, including the cream of our extensive textile collection, photographic images of Bridport and West Dorset and art displays. We will also be unveiling the new, interactive, Jurassic coast geology gallery.”
Alice added; “We’re really looking forward to 2009, and I’d like to thank Tanya Cash, former Chair of the Friends group, for all the work that she has done. We have a dedicated committee of members who continually offer great support to us. The museum’s Volunteer Co-ordinator, Keith Hatch, said; “The museum holds a great collection, and really brings the history of the area to life. We have a great team of volunteers already working in the Local History Centre and we’re hoping to expand this.” “Bridport Museum relies on the support and goodwill of its enthusiastic volunteers.
Visitors and school parties from near and far, come to look at the museums wonderful exhibits, including the history of rope-making in the area and the regularly changing exhibitions.” “As a real community resource volunteers can find the experience of working with local people and tourists very enjoyable and rewarding. Volunteers not only staff the museums desk and galleries, but can also get involved with stewarding the museums off site events, including forthcoming Friends talks and concerts.” “If you would like to volunteer at the Museum we’d love to hear from you” For more information please contact the Bridport Museum Volunteer Co-ordinator, Keith Hatch, on 01308 458703 or email keith-bridportmuseum@btconnect.com
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