New exhibition! Spendour of Stonehenge

An exhibition of pictures from the Museum's art collection. The Museum has an extensive collection of paintings, drawings, engravings, prints and photographs of Stonehenge, dating from the 18th century to the present day. Artists represented in the collection include Frederick Nash, A V Copley Fielding, George Richmond, James Bridges and Henry Moore. Find out more here.

Half-Term Holiday Activities - book now!

Stonehenge Art and Springtime and Wildlife Crafts are the themes for the holiday activities during the May half-term. Wednesday 29 May - Stonehenge Art. Come along and build your own mini-henge, painting, colouring and much more. Thursday 30 May - Springtime and Wildlife Crafts. Make a wildlife inspired mobile, leaf rubbings, paper flowers plus other activities. Two sessions per day: Under 8s - 11am to 12.30pm Over 8s - 1.30pm to 3pm. Please note - under 8s must be accompanied by an adult and pre-booking is essential as places are limited. £4 per child. Book now - send an email to education@wiltshireheritage.org.uk.

Eeles Family Pottery

Looking for something new for the home or kitchen? Then come and see our latest exhibition - a colourful display of pottery by the Eeles Family Pottery. All items for sale, prices to suit all budgets.

Wiltshire During the Cold war - a Young WANHS activity

Try uniforms and handle artefacts, then visit the town library to discover the cold war bunker there. Session for 7 to 14 year olds led by Bob Clarke. 10.15am to 12 noon. both sessions cost £4 Booking is essential - visit the website for details.

Discover more of the Wiltshire Countryside

on one of our summer outings - or visit the Staffordshire hoard.

Outings include Chapperton Down, Salisbury Plain, Alton Barnes and Alton Priors, Seend, Stanton St Bernard, Bradford on Avon and further afield to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.

Further information on our website.  Tickets available from the Museum shop or website.

Monday 8 April - Museum not open

Unfortunately we will not be open on Monday 8 April. If you are coming some distance, and have come specially to visit us, then we may be able to open up for you. We will be open as normal at 11am on Tuesday 9 April. Our apologies.

Sunday 7th - Saxon Family Workshop

Hands on fun with object handling and crafts. Drop in to the Museum to see the finds from the recent excavation at Barrow Clump. Handle replica Saxon artefacts, take part in Saxon theme art and craft activities, plus ... try weaving, make a Saxon plate brooch and decorate a shield. Noon to 4pm Booking not necessary - just come along when you can. Entry to Museum free for everyone. £2 charge per child for taking part in craft activities.