Archived events
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CANCELLED: A Behind The Scenes Tour of Wiltshire Museum (for members only)
This tour, Led by Director David Dawson is only for members of the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society. It provides an excellent overview of…
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CANCELLED: Curious Kids: Archaeology
Cancelled due to Covid-19. Come along for 50 minutes of stories and multi-sensory fun for families with curious minds – for children ages 2 to…
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POSTPONED: EVENING WALK: Exploring the Upper By Brook Valley
30th June 20206:00 pm - 8:00 pmPOSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 Led by Isobel Geddes, Project Officer for the Wiltshire Geology Group and WANHS member. Walk to Slaughterford on a riverside footpath…
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CANCELLED: Curious Kids – Moonrakers
Cancelled due to COVID-19. We hope we may be able to run a similar session in the future. Come along for 50 minutes of stories…
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CANCELLED: A Behind The Scenes Tour of Wiltshire Museum (for members only)
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. Ticket Holders have been contacted. This tour, Led by Director David Dawson is only for members of the Wiltshire Archaeological and…
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Late May Bank Holiday weekend
Opening Hours for the late-May Bank Holiday weekend: Saturday 23 May - OPEN 10am to 5pm Sunday 24 May - OPEN noon to 4pm Monday…
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The Lacock Cup: a Medieval silver master-piece from St Cyriac’s Church
The Lacock Cup is a masterpiece of Medieval English silver. It is a unique survival and was cared for by St Cyriac's Church in Lacock…
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Stonehenge Landscape Walk – May 2020: POSTPONED
This event has been postponed and ticket holders contacted. Learn more about the objects and people from the time of Stonehenge and the landscape they…
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WW2 in Devizes: A Day in the Life of a German Prisoner of War in Devizes
An online talk by Museum Director, David Dawson, about a Prisoner of War 'Diary' in the Museum collections. The 'Diary' is beautifully illustrated and was…
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Romans in Calne: The ‘Fates’ Sculpture – ONLINE TALK
An online talk about the Calne 'Fates' sculpture and how it shows the importance of Roman Calne. The sculpture was found a couple of years…
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Dementia Friendly Tour – May: POSTPONED
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the Museum will remain CLOSED during May 2020. * NEW * - Dementia Friendly tours are led by Museum staff…
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Early May Bank Holiday – CLOSED
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the Museum will remain CLOSED during May 2020. Museum Opening Hours for the early May Bank Holiday: Friday 8 May…
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WW2 and Devizes: The Home Front – ONLINE TALK
A talk recorded on the 75th Anniversary of VE Day in May 2020 by Museum Director, David Dawson, that outlines some of the ways in…
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CANCELLED: Curious Kids – Wildlife
We are not currently taking bookings for this event, pending the lifting of government restrictions due to Covid 19. Come along for 50 minutes of…
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CANCELLED: World Heritage Day – Egyptian themed drop-in activities
In the light of Government advice to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Corvid-19, the decision has been taken to CANCEL this event. We will…
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CANCELLED: Easter Activities – Ancient Egyptian themed Family Workshops
In the light of Government advice to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Corvid-19, the decision has been taken to CANCEL this event. We will…
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CANCELLED: Easter Activities – Ancient Egyptian themed Family Workshops
In the light of Government advice to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Corvid-19, the decision has been taken to CANCEL this event. We will…
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CANCELLED – Easter Activities – Relaxed Session for ages 6 to 11
In the light of Government advice to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Corvid-19, the decision has been taken to CANCEL this event. We will…
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CANCELLED: Easter Activities – For under 6s
In the light of Government advice to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Corvid-19, the decision has been taken to CANCEL this event. We will…
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Easter Weekend – CLOSED
In the light of Government advice to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Corvid-19, the Museum is closed for the foreseeable future. For ideas and…
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CANCELLED: Easter Holiday Activities – Easter themed
In the light of Government advice to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Corvid-19, the decision has been taken to CANCEL this event. We will…
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CANCELLED: Easter Holiday Activities – Easter themed
In the light of Government advice to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Corvid-19, the decision has been taken to CANCEL this event. We will…
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CANCELLED: Easter Holiday – Easter Egg Hunt
For ideas and activities during this period of isolation visit our Museum at Home pages - a hub for all our online content to provide…
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POSTPONED: Curious Kids – Stonehenge
In the light of Government advice on 16 March 2020 to “stop non-essential contact with others” and to “Avoid pubs, clubs, theatres and other such…