This was a fantastic museum. They have really thought about children and made large areas of the museum interactive for them to explore not just look at.
We are an independent charity telling Wiltshire's Story 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 Story
500,000 years of Wiltshire’s story 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 story, 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
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the Museum pulled all the sightseeing together … helped make sense of everything
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The best prehistory exhibition
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Stunning new galleries. See them soon!
Exhibitions - now and next ...
Megalithic Connections – Drawings & Etchings by Dave Gunning
An exhibition of artworks inspired by the prehistoric heritage of the UK and with Egyptian influences Dave Gunning is a Fine Artist who has exhibited at Wiltshire Museum on many…
Digging for Erlestoke
Digging for Erlestoke is a community archaeology project with a difference, and the people at the heart of this project are men from HMP Erlestoke, a category C prison in…
Latest News
Omnes Ad Unum Silent Auction
Just launched is the Omnes Ad Unum Devizes Silent Auction – your chance to bid for some fantastic lots! Find out more from https://www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk/omnes-ad-unum-silent-auction/ or
Planning application to be submitted to revitalise Devizes Assize Court
EMBARGO UNTIL 13TH AUGUST 2024Planning application to be submitted for the revitalisation of the Devizes Assize Court as a new home for the Wiltshire Museum