Poole Old Lifeboat Museum (2025)

Lifeboats crewed by the people of Poole have been helping those in trouble at sea since 1865. The museum documents the history of the RNLI in Poole from that time, right up until the present day.

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Address: Fisherman's Dock Poole Quay Poole Dorset BH15 1HU

Telephone: 01202 666 046
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Open Days & Times

Mid-Mar-Nov. Mon-Sat 1030-1600, Sun from 1300. Visit website for more details.

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By Rail: Poole / 1 mile

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The museum is housed in the boathouse where Poole lifeboat station was based from 1882 to 1974 and brings to life the history of lifesaving in the town under one roof. The museum is also home to Thomas Kirk Wright, a Surf class lifeboat, which was operational at the station from 1939 to 1962, and was one of the little ships that took part in the Dunkirk evacuations in 1940.