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

Un/Common People is a major exhibition that celebrates the vibrant folk art and seasonal customs of Wessex, both past and present. It redefines the traditional meaning of the term ‘commoner’…

Latest News

Major grant received for LGBTQIA+ community project!

Wiltshire Museum has received £16,574 from the National Lottery Community Fund for an exciting LGBTQIA+ community project, the Queer in Wiltshire project. The new funding

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A watercolour view of the front of the Assize Court building, with flags and banners. People are approaching the entrance using the steps and the sloping entrance.

Assize Court Planning application now online – have your say!

A planning application has been submitted for the revitalisation of the Devizes Assize Court as a new home for the Wiltshire Museum A major milestone

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