Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum
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/
Current Exhibitions
www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=3&catID=6
Opening Hours
www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/opening/index.php?Action=1
Our Galleries
www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/galleries/
Telephone
01722 332151
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. Now designated as having outstanding archaeology 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
Historic house or home, Heritage site, Museum
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/
Current Exhibitions
www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=3&catID=6
Opening Hours
www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/opening/index.php?Action=1
Our Galleries
www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/galleries/
Telephone
01722 332151
Includes 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
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/
Current Exhibitions
www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=3&catID=6
Opening Hours
www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/opening/index.php?Action=1
Our Galleries
www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/galleries/
Telephone
01722 332151
A Midsummer Night's Dream
This summer we are transforming the garden of the Museum into an outdoor theatre to host an open air production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. The play, for one night only, will be staged by Illyria, who have toured successfully for 17 years and won 4 international awards.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
5-10pm
Where
The King's House, 65 The Close
Admission
To book, phone 01722 332151.
Tickets required - Adults £12, Children £6
Beyond Roman Pots : Evidence of Food Stuffs & Eating
Dr Mike Allen, Allen Environmental Archaeology, will be speaking.
Suitable for
- All ages
When
From 7:30pm
Where
The King's House, 65 The Close, SP1 2EN
Admission
£3.50 for non-members, £2 for Museum members.
Booking not required.
Silbury Hill : The Archaeology of a Monumental Mound
Jim Leary, Archaeologist with English Heritage will be our speaker.
Suitable for
- All ages
When
From 7:30pm
Where
The King's House, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN
Admission
£3.50 for non-members, £2 for Museum members, payable on the door. Booking is not required.
The Stonehenge Riverside Project - Update
After last years fantastic sell out at the Guildhall, Professor Mike Parker-Pearson will be back again with a further update of work still being carried out on the Stonehenge Riverside Project. There will be plenty of exciting updates as the material and findings continue to be analysed.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
From 7pm
Where
The Guildhall, Market Place, Salisbury
Admission
Tickets £8 in advance and £10 on the night (if available). Includes refreshments of tea, coffee and biscuits.
From Wollongong to Wallonia (via Wiltshire) : An Archaeology of the Great War
Richard Osgood, SPTA, from Defence Estates will be our speaker.
Suitable for
- All ages
When
From 7:30pm
Where
The King's House, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN
Admission
£3.50 for non-members, £2.00 for members, payable on the door. No booking 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/
Current Exhibitions
www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=3&catID=6
Opening Hours
www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/opening/index.php?Action=1
Our Galleries
www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/galleries/
Telephone
01722 332151
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/
Current Exhibitions
www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=3&catID=6
Opening Hours
www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/opening/index.php?Action=1
Our Galleries
www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/galleries/
Telephone
01722 332151



