Exhibitions
Jomonism and Manga: Japanese Contemporary Art inspired by Prehistory – dates under review
The Wiltshire Museum and English Heritage are working on exhibitions in 2020 that are looking at different aspects of the links between Japanese prehistory, contemporary art and stone circles. The partnerships that lie behind these ground-breaking exhibitions have been developed by Professor Simon Kaner of the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Culture (SISJAC). It is hoped that both exhibitions will form part of the UK-Japan Season of Culture. For…
Eric Ravilious: Downland Man – postponed until 2021
OPENING POSTPONED until 2021 A groundbreaking exhibition of the celebrated artist Eric Ravilious showcasing the beautiful Wiltshire and Sussex Downlands. An exciting special exhibition exploring Eric Ravilious’ fascination with the sweeping downland landscapes of Wiltshire and Sussex. His watercolours have such a spirit of place you can almost feel the wind on your cheeks and hear the birds above. The importance of the downlands to Ravilious is well documented, but this exhibition will…Events
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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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EVENING WALK: Exploring the Upper By Brook Valley
Led by Isobel Geddes, Project Officer for the Wiltshire Geology Group and WANHS member. Walk to Slaughterford on a riverside footpath and back, with an…
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Curious Kids: Archaeology
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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GEOLOGY THEMED OUTING: Bradford on Avon
Led by Isobel Geddes, Project Officer for the Wiltshire Geology Group and a WANHS member. This is a 4.5 mile walk to Avoncliff (note -…