The Etches Collection
A museum of Jurassic marine fossils built around the lifetime work of a local collector. Its displays include an ichthyosaur with powerful jaws that will leave visitors amazed.
The museum is in the village of Kimmeridge. It displays more than 2,000 fossils collected by fossil enthusiast Steve Etches from the local Kimmeridge Clay. The collection includes plesiosaurs, ichthyosaurs, ammonites and well-preserved fish, many of them new species. Multimedia displays recreate the Jurassic sea of around 150 million years ago. Through glass windows you can see the restoration workshop. Admission is about £12. It pairs well with a visit to Kimmeridge Bay.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Kimmeridge Bay
- Tyneham Ghost Village
- Corfe Castle
- Lulworth Castle
- Dancing Ledge
- Monkey World
- Lulworth Cove
- Stair Hole