Archived events
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ONLINE TALK: The houses of Fonthill: lost, recovered, rebuilt
Fonthill is much more than the story of one man’s excesses. Fonthill is traditionally associated with the eccentric writer and collector William Beckford who built…
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ONLINE TALK: Human Henge 2016 – 2023: Walking with intent in ancient landscapes
This talk outlines the value of ancient landscapes for wellbeing and mental health, describes what Human Henge is and does in that context,…
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Museum Explorers Club: Hare and wild life art
Experiment with different art techniques to create hare and wildlife themed art work Explore the artwork and create fabric paintings, wax and water colour pictures.…
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Young Curators Club: Hare and wild life art
Experiment with different art techniques to create hare and wildlife themed art work Explore the artwork and create fabric paintings, wax and water colour pictures.…
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FREE Family Heritage Days: Lest we forget – The Black Contribution to the World Wars in Wiltshire
The stories of Black British, African and Caribbean peoples who were involved in protecting the British Empire in both world wars, as well as the…
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GUIDED TOUR: Heritage Walk of Devizes
A guided walk and talk of Devizes organised and led by John Girvan, Historian and Local Author. Pre-booking ESSENTIAL - 'book online' below (maximum number…
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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…
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MAY BANK HOLIDAYS – OPENING TIMES
Late May Bank Holiday Weekend: Saturday 27 May: 10 am to 5 pm Sunday 28 May: 11 am to 3 pm Monday 29 May: 11…
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Lecture: What lies beneath – new light on Roman Cunetio, Mildenhall
Roman Cunetio, now a flat field south-east of Mildenhall, was once a large Roman town with walls 4m thick, perhaps 8m high and with massive…
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Easter Holiday Activities – Spring wildlife themed activities
Fun animal themed art and craft activities inspired by Joanna May’s art exhibition - for ages 3 to 11 Create window silhouette art, bookmarks and…
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Museum Explorers Club: Iron Age Themed Activities
Iron Age themed activities Our Museum Explorers club is for 5-7 year olds and is an introduction to popular topics such as the Romans and…
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Young Curators Club: Iron Age
Iron Age themed activities Our Young Curators club is for 8-13 year olds and takes place on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Sessions are…
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Devizes Ghost Walk – April 2023
Join local historian John Girvan on his evening Ghost Walk – and dowse the gallows site – if you dare! Pre-booking ESSENTIAL. Dates: Fridays: 7…
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EASTER WEEKEND OPENING TIMES
OPEN: Friday 7 April: 11am to 3pm Saturday 8 April: 10am to 5pm Monday 10 April: 11am to 3pm CLOSED: Sunday 9 April
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Easter Holiday Activities – Easter themed activities
Easter themed Art and Craft activities for ages 3 to 11 Create sponged Easter picture, learn how to make origami rabbits and make a colourful,…
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Curious Kids: Kings and Queens
SOLD OUT - email hello@wiltshiremuseum.org.uk to be added to the waiting list. Activities with a Kings and Queens theme 50 minutes of activity, songs and…
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ONLINE LECTURE: William Gowland: Japanese megalithic tombs and Stonehenge
An online talk by Professor Simon Kaner In 1901 William Gowland undertook pioneering restoration work at Stonehenge, and his archaeological observations helped shape…
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Archaeology in Wiltshire Conference 2023
Sold out - to be added to the waiting list please email hello@wiltshiremuseum.org.uk We are back with our popular Archaeology in Wiltshire Conference at…
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Museum Explorers Club: Roman Themed Activities – CANCELLED
Fun Roman session with a variety of activities, including making a shield and a Roman recipe. We regret that this event has been cancelled due…
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Young Curators Club: Roman Feast – CANCELLED
Prepare a Roman feast to share with your parents. We regret that this event has been cancelled due to ill health. Ticket holders will receive…
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Home Education Sessions: Journey Through Prehistory
Explore the Stone Age to the Iron Age through object handling, gallery work and craft at Wiltshire Museum. Led by Ali Rushent, Learning Officer Ages:…
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Curious Kids: Books and more!
Activities linked to World Book Day SOLD OUT: to be added to the waiting list - email hello@wiltshiremuseum.org.uk 50 minutes of activity, songs and stories.…
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Home Education Sessions: Journey Through Prehistory
Explore the Stone Age to the Iron Age through object handling, gallery work and craft at Wiltshire Museum. Led by Ali Rushent, Learning Officer Ages:…
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LECTURE: Fractured Britannia – material culture and the end of Roman Britain
lecture and book signing at Wiltshire Museum, by Richard Henry SOLD OUT (26/1/23) - TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST EMAIL HELLO@WILTSHIREMUSEUM.ORG.UK The end…
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February Holiday Activities – Toys
Make your own simple toys Come along and make simple toys, including a colourful kaleidoscope. Art and Craft activities for ages 3 to 11. Date:…