Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum

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

Website

E-mail

museum@salisburymuseum.org.uk

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. 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

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

www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

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/

E-mail

museum@salisburymuseum.org.uk

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

www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

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/

E-mail

museum@salisburymuseum.org.uk

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.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

23 August 2009

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

8 September 2009

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

13 October 2009

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

10 November 2009

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

8 December 2009

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

www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

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/

E-mail

museum@salisburymuseum.org.uk

Telephone

01722 332151

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.

boxes, objects and other kit