We are delighted to announce that the DCMS/Wolfson Fund have awarded £100,000 to the museum towards the development of our new Archaeology of Wessex gallery (working title).
News
Monday, 23 January 2012
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
An exciting new Bronze Age hoard discovered in west Wiltshire has just gone on display at Salisbury Museum. It was found a month ago in a field near Tisbury by a metal detectorist.
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Constable and Salisbury – Salisbury Museum’s major summer exhibition is now open.
Sunday, 10 April 2011
Paintings and drawings of Salisbury by the great landscape artist John Constable are the subject of a major new exhibition at Salisbury Museum, which will be opening on Friday 20 May.
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum is seeking temporary part-time staff to work as a part of its front-of-house team during our special summer exhibition Constable and Salisbury.
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Salisbury Museum is delighted to announce a major exhibition of Constable's work from 20 May – 25 September 2011.
Thursday, 07 October 2010
Leading experts on Stonehenge descended on Salisbury Museum to ‘Solve Stonehenge’ in a debate as part of the Museum's 150th anniversary celebrations.
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
As part of our 150th anniversary celebrations Salisbury Museum is gathering together leading experts on Stonehenge for a public debate about the purpose of the stones.
Friday, 03 September 2010
Salisbury Museum is delighted to announce that we have appointed designers and heritage consultants to help us move forward with our redevelopment plans.
Friday, 11 June 2010
As part of our 150th anniversary celebrations the museum will be joining forces with the Cathedral and other Close attractions and opening its doors for free – all day from 10am to 5pm on Saturday
Wednesday, 05 May 2010
Salisbury Museum is pleased to announce that we have recently acquired a rare pair of 18th century flint lock pistols.
Thursday, 22 April 2010
Salisbury Museum is opening its doors after hours on Friday 14th May as part of the annual, national celebration, Museums at Night.
Monday, 29 March 2010
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has given the green light to Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum to work up plans to create a new gallery revealing the history and archaeology of the Salisbury and
Tuesday, 02 March 2010
Salisbury Museum is proud to announce that it is the winner of the Tourism and Hospitality category in the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2010.
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Metal detectorist Sidney Boyce had a lucky find near Longbridge Deverill, Wiltshire.
Tuesday, 02 February 2010
If you are interested in history and archaeology then this is an amazing opportunity to begin a career in museums.
Thursday, 14 January 2010
A Salisbury giant, a bacon cooker and a Chinese Emperor's robe, some of the objects that tell a history of Wiltshire and its place in the world.
Tuesday, 05 January 2010
Featuring new work, Marks Through the Landscape, from 13 January – 24 March, is our first major exhibition of 2010.
Monday, 30 November 2009
Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum welcomes families of young children and wants everyone to enjoy exploring Salisbury’s past.
Thursday, 12 November 2009
A viola, made nearly 230 years ago in Salisbury, has recently been donated to Salisbury Museum from Australia.
