Salisbury &amp; South Wiltshire Museum

Telephone

01722 332151

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A friendly museum in a Grade 1 listed building. Winner of six major awards including a Museum of the Year award and the English Tourist Board England for Excellence. The archaeology collections are Designated Collections of national importance.

Home of the newly re-designed Stonehenge gallery, Warminster Jewel and famous Monkton Deverill gold torc. Displays of prehistory in Early Man; Romans and Saxons; the medieval history of Old Sarum and Salisbury (with the renowned Giant and Hob Nob); the Pitt Rivers (father of modern scientific archaeology) collection; ceramics and costume; a pre-NHS surgery; pictures throughout the Museum, including Turner watercolours. Temporary exhibitions all through the year. Gift and coffee shops. Season tickets and membership benefits available.

Venue Type:

Museum, Heritage site, Historic house or home

Opening hours

Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00
Sun 12.00-17.00 (July & August only)
Open bank holidays excl 25 December, 26 December, 1 January

Closed: Sun (except July & August)
25 December, 26 December, 1 January

Admission charges

Adult: £6.00
Child: £2.00 (under 5 free)
Concession: £4.00
Family: £12.00(2 adults/4 children)

Discounts

Museums Association

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Guided tours
Pre-booking service for groups
Cafeteria
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop

Children and families

Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities

Disability access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Touch exhibits
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Schools services and facilities

Direct teaching services for schools
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Education facilities available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Research and adult learning

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Loan service
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Library
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available

Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum
The King's House
65 The Close
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2EN
England

Website

Salisbury Museum

Museum Events

www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=3&catID=6

Current Exhibitions

Opening Hours

www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/opening/index.php?Action=1

Our Galleries

E-mail

Telephone

01722 332151

The archaeology collections at this museum are Designated Collections of national importance.

The Designated collections contain rich and varied material from major prehistoric and later excavations, including finds and archaeology from nearby Stonehenge and other villages in south Wiltshire.

Collection details

World Cultures, Weapons and War, Social History, Personalities, Natural Sciences, Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles, Coins and Medals, Archives, Archaeology

Key artists and exhibits

Stonehenge Interactive Gallery
Turned watercolours
Victorian costume
Eqypt exhibition
Wedgewood, ceramics & glass
Medieval history
Pitt Rivers gallery
Social history
Archaeology
Art
Designated Collection

Collections services

General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Public access available to collections information
Specialist publications on collections available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum
The King's House
65 The Close
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2EN
England

Website

Salisbury Museum

Museum Events

www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=3&catID=6

Current Exhibitions

Opening Hours

www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/opening/index.php?Action=1

Our Galleries

E-mail

Telephone

01722 332151

Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Marks Through the Landscape at Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum

13 January — 24 March 2010 *on now

Since 2008 Tim Harrisson has been working on sculpture and drawings for this major new exhibition at Salisbury Museum. Marks Through the Landscape showcases Harrisson's artistic encounters with the Museum's acclaimed Pitts Rivers Collection.

Suitable for

All ages

When

10am-5pm

Where

Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum, The Kings House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, Wilts. SP1 2EN

Admission

No booking needed
Standard Musuem charges
Concessions available

Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum
The King's House
65 The Close
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2EN
England

Website

Salisbury Museum

Museum Events

www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=3&catID=6

Current Exhibitions

Opening Hours

www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/opening/index.php?Action=1

Our Galleries

E-mail

Telephone

01722 332151

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Family Fun

14 May 2010

Take part in a truly magical experience at Salisbury Museum and watch history come to life. As well as coming face to face with fascinating characters from Salisbury’s past, there will be lots of sights and sounds to enjoy during this very special evening. Families will have the chance to get hands on with a variety of activities, in doors and outdoors, and there will be drop in craft workshops in the Lecture Hall, plus bookable behind the scenes tours for adults.

Suitable for

Family friendly
All ages

When

6-9:30pm

Where

Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum

Admission

Booking required. All ages welcome.
Behind the scenes tours will run at 6.30pm and 8.00pm. Please state when booking your ticket if you would like to book a place on a tour.
Tours are suitable for adults and children aged 14 and over. Accompanying children over the age of 8 are welcome to stay in the Lecture Hall and take part in a craft workshop during the tours.
£12.00 for adults, £8.00 concession, £4.00 child (under 16), £24.00 (2 adults/4 children)
The evening is free to members and annual ticket holders, however, booking is still required.

Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum
The King's House
65 The Close
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2EN
England

Website

Salisbury Museum

Museum Events

www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=3&catID=6

Current Exhibitions

Opening Hours

www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/opening/index.php?Action=1

Our Galleries

E-mail