Archived events
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Recent excavations at West Kennet Palisades enclosures
by Josh Pollard. *SOLD OUT* - to be added to the waiting list please email hello@wiltshiremuseum.org.uk. Afternoon lectures last approx. one hour and are held…
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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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Devizes Ghost Walk – February
Join local historian John Girvan on this Ghost Walk – and dowse the gallows site – if you dare! For adults (£6.50) and children (£4)…
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Relaxed Opening – Autism Awareness
We welcome children and adults on the autism spectrum at all times at Wiltshire Museum. However, we also understand that there can be challenges for…
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Holiday Activities – Stars and Space
In a change to our previously publicised event (Stone Age discoveries) the theme for the Wednesday activities will now be 'Stars and Space'- inspired by…
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Holiday Activities – Stars and Space
Workshop for families inspired by the ‘Earth and Universe’ photographic exhibition. Create star splatter pictures and other space and star themed craft. Two sessions -…
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Digging up Britain
by Mike Pitts. *SOLD OUT* - to be added to the waiting list please email hello@wiltshiremuseum.org.uk. It’s exciting to be an archaeologist now. Stories of…
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Young WANHS – Post Excavation activities
Post excavation with finds from the Roman site at Cumberwell, near Bradford on Avon. We will find out what post excavation is, and what we…
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The prehistoric chalkland landscape of Stonehenge, Avebury and Dorchester – tearing up the text books and starting again
by Dr Mike Allen. *SOLD OUT* - to be added to the waiting list please email hello@wiltshiremuseum.org.uk. The comprehension that chalkland landscape of our best…
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Wessex Women Workshop – February
Objects On Tour From November 2019 to Spring 2020 the Wessex Museums Partnership, will be working together to share their collections between the partner museums…
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Curious Kids: Roman Mosaics
Come along for 50 minutes of stories and multi-sensory fun for families with curious minds – for children ages 2 to 5. Connect to the…
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Devizes Ghost Walk
Join local historian John Girvan on this Ghost Walk – and dowse the gallows site – if you dare! For adults (£6.50) and children (£4)…
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Art Course: Drawing on the Ancient Past, with Helen Garrett
A six-week course run as part of 'Drawing into Life, with artist Helen Garrett, Starts Thursday 16 January 2020. During the course you will be…
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A Prehistoric Burial Mound and Anglo-Saxon Cemetery at Barrow Clump, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire: English Heritage and Operation Nightingale excavations
An illustrated lecture by Richard Osgood, Senior Archaeologist, Defence Infrastructure Organisation From 2012 an archaeological team built on the work of English Heritage and Lt…
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Young WANHS – Saxons
Find out about the excavations that have taken place at Barrow clump and then take part in a range of hands-on activities. Handle replica artefacts,…
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Curious Kids
Come along for 50 minutes of stories and multi-sensory fun for families with curious minds - for children ages 2 to 5. Connect to the…
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Opening Times over the Festive Period
OPEN * Friday 27 December: 10am to 4pm * Saturday 28 December: 10am to 4pm * Monday 30 December: 10am to 4pm * Tuesday 31…
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Family Workshop: Christmas Crafts
A Christmas Craft workshop for all the family. Make traditional decorations, cards and wrapping paper. All the family welcome. Two sessions - 10.30am to noon…
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Devizes Ghost Walk for Christmas
Join local historian John Girvan on this Ghost Walk – and dowse the gallows site – if you dare! For adults (£6.50) and children (£4)…
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Wessex Women Workshop
Objects On Tour From November 2019 to Spring 2020 the Wessex Museums Partnership, will be working together to share their collections between the partner museums…
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Curious Kids
Come along for 50 minutes of stories and multi-sensory fun for families with curious minds - for children ages 2 to 5. Connect to the…
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Sold out: Lecture: The Old Stones – the Megalithic Sites of Britain and Ireland, by Andy Burnham
Andy is the lead author of The Old Stones: A Field Guide to the Megalithic Sites of Britain and Ireland, along with other contributors to…
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A tour of Wiltshire Museum (for members only)
Led by David Dawson, Director, the tour provides an excellent overview of the Museum collections - maybe even a little peep 'behind the scenes' -…
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Lecture: Bronze Age Gold and the Bush Barrow Dagger
A lecture by Chris Standish. Recent research by Dr Standish has confirmed where the gold on the Bush Barrow dagger came from. Come along to…
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Fun Quiz Night
Will you be on the winning team! Prizes to be won and raffle. 7pm for a 7.30pm prompt start. £20 per table (team of 4)…