We are an independent charity telling Wiltshire's Stories and caring for Nationally important collections

Gold from the Time of Stonehenge

Our award-winning displays feature spectacular treasures dating to the time of Stonehenge and worn by people who worshiped inside the stone circle.

Telling Wiltshire’s Stories

500,000 years of Wiltshire’s stories told in our £750,000 gallery featuring high quality graphics and leading-edge reconstructions.

Lots for children too

Follow Archie and Ollie on a gallery trail, build Stonehenge, examine the evidence under a microscope and try on Bronze Age clothes.

"A must-see before visiting Stonehenge or Avebury"

We are one of Tripadvisor's top-rated attractions in Wiltshire. Other comments from visitors include “You haven't really seen Prehistoric Wiltshire till you've seen this!” and “Breathes life into Stonehenge”

Something for everyone

We have fascinating displays telling Wiltshire's stories, including Roman treasure, the Story of Devizes and our new Saxon Gallery features the Making of the Kingdom of Wessex.

Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society

About us

We are an independent charity, with net public funding of £670 towards our running costs. The Museum is run by the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society and is supported by admissions, retail, events and the generosity of our members, present and past.

What our Visitors say

Exhibitions - now and next ...

Un/Common People: Folk Culture in Wessex

Our Un/Common People exhibition is back open! We had a leak in the roof of one of our galleries in the heavy rain on Thursday. Thanks to prompt action by…

Folkton Drums by Rose Ferraby

Downland: art and the archaeological imagination in Wiltshire

Opening in October 2025, this exhibition will feature the landscape and archaeology of Wiltshire, and includes new works by Rose Ferraby. There has long been a hunger to discover the…

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Wiltshire Museum shortlisted for national Kids in Museums Social Justice Award

Wiltshire Museum has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Social Justice Award, it was announced today Charity Kids in Museums has run a prestigious

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Bargain Hunt presenter, Eric Knowles, and Museum Director, David Dawson, seated in a librry with a sketchbook in a protective box on a table in front of them.

Museum featured on BBC Bargain Hunt

Transmitted on 13 June, BBC Bargain Hunt featured Wiltshire’s White Horses and a visit to the Wiltshire Museum. Presenter Eric Knowles meets Museum Director, David

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