Archived events
-
From Milan to Draycot Cerne. The Funerary Helmet of Sir Thomas Long
This is the intriguing story of the helmet, on display at Wiltshire Museum, which was worn by Sir Thomas Long of Draycot Cerne,…
-
Home Education Sessions: Archaeology themed
Archaeological investigations: • A chance to handle and investigate archaeological artefacts • A quiz to discover objects in the galleries • Practical activities – drawing…
-
Museum Explorers Club: Rural Crafts
Activities linked to the Wiltshire Thatcher exhibition. Our Museum Explorers club is for 5-7 year olds and is an introduction to popular topics such as…
-
Young Curators Club: Rural Crafts
Activities linked to the Wiltshire Thatcher exhibition. Our Young Curators club is for 8-13 year olds and will take place, as before, on the second…
-
Home Education Sessions: Roman themed (over 8s)
Handle Roman artefacts to find out about Roman houses and Roman life in Wiltshire. Identify and record artefacts, have a go at writing on a…
-
LECTURE: Who made Avebury? Exploring the 1930s-1940s diaries of William Young
In this talk, Dr Fran Allfrey (University of York) is joined by Prue Saunders and Bev Stapleton, research volunteers for the Avebury Papers…
-
Curious Kids: Under the sea
Dive in and swim with us, explore the amazing creatures that live in our oceans, can you wiggle like an octopus, dive like a dolphin…
-
May Holiday Activities – Building, landscapes and nature
A variety of crafts inspired by our Wiltshire Thatcher exhibition and the landscapes, buildings and nature of Wiltshire Art and Craft activities for ages 3…
-
WALK: Fonthill Estate – a Hidden Wiltshire walk
A 7-mile walk around Fonthill Lake and local villages. This route takes us through the picturesque countryside on both sides of Fonthill lake, through the…
-
WALK: Lacock and the Wilts and Berks Canal – a Hidden Wiltshire walk
A 7-mile walk taking in the historic village of Lacock and the Wilts and Berks canal. Starting at Lacock, this walk takes us through the…
-
Museum Explorers Club: Tudor Portraits
Be inspired by Tudor portraits and create your own, as well as an elaborate frame! Our Museum Explorers club is for 5-7 year olds and…
-
Young Curators Club: Tudor Portraits
Be inspired by Tudor portraits and create your own, as well as an elaborate frame! Our Young Curators club is for 8-13 year olds and…
-
WALK: Honey Street, Woodborough, Britain’s Largest Henge and the Hangman’s Stone – a Hidden Wiltshire walk
A 7-mile ramble through the Wiltshire countryside. This route, led by Glyn Coy of Hidden Wiltshire, starts at Woodborough Church and is a relatively flat…
-
WALK: Folklore of Canalside Plants – guided walk (1 pm)
Join folklorist and Engagement Officer for Wiltshire Museum, Claire Slack, for a casual stroll along the Kennet and Avon Canal in Devizes exploring the folklore…
-
WALK: Folklore of Canalside Plants – guided walk (10.30 am)
FULLY BOOKED - to be added to the waiting list email hello@wiltshiremuseum.org.uk. Places available on the 1pm walk (at 29 April). Join folklorist and Engagement…
-
MAY BANK HOLIDAYS – OPENING TIMES
May Bank Holiday Weekends: Saturday 25 May: OPEN 10 am to 5 pm Sunday 26 May: CLOSED Monday 27 May: OPEN 11 am to 3…
-
Curious Kids: Pirates!
Ahoy there! Prepare to set sail and join us on an epic adventure exploring a treasure island, we will be making pirate hats, searching for…
-
WALK: Drawn to Oare: Eric Ravilious landscapes in the Vale of Pewsey
A walk to locations associated with Eric Ravilious and some of his little-known watercolours of the Pewsey Vale - and visit Oare House gardens! Eric…
-
ONLINE TALK: The Story of Clouds House: From a Palace of Art to a Home for Waifs and Strays
Clouds House near East Knoyle, designed by Philip Webb for the Hon. Percy and Madeline Wyndham and completed in 1886, was described as 'the house…
-
Home Education Sessions: Archaeology themed
SOLD OUT - to be added to the waiting list email hello@wiltshiremuseum.org.uk Archaeological investigations: • A chance to handle and investigate archaeological artefacts • A…
-
Museum Explorers Club – Animals in the Museum
Come and explore the Museum to see how animals are depicted in the collections and create a detailed drawing, a museum replica or create your…
-
Young Curators Club: Animals in the Museum
Come and explore the Museum to see how animals are depicted in the collections and create a detailed drawing, a museum replica or create your…
-
Easter Holiday Activities – Fossils and nature
Themed art and craft activities - for ages 3 to 11. Tuesdays and Thursdays Easter: week 1 - Easter themed art and craft Decorate plant…
-
Curious Kids: Spring Time
SOLD OUT - to be added to the waiting list email hello@wiltshiremuseum.org.uk We will be celebrating the joy of Spring, exploring this exciting season through…
-
Eric Walrond: A Caribbean Writer in Wiltshire
A FREE talk at Melksham Community Campus, by David Dawson, Wiltshire Museum Director Join us to hear about Eric Walrond and view some objects from…