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. 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
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
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/
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
Marks Through the Landscape at Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum
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/
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
Family Fun
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/
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
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