×Coronavirus: The Museum is currently closed and from 1 April most staff are not working and are on furlough. This means that we are not able to answer telephones and most staff will not be able to answer emails. If you wish to contact us, please email hello@wiltshiremuseum.org.uk. May 2020 update: we have reviewed our Exhibition programme in the light of the Coronavirus and will be re-arranging and postponing exhibitions. We will update details when we can.

Exhibitions

Watercolour looking along a grassy ridge towards a chalk cut figure of a White Horse on the top of the hill.

Eric Ravilious: Downland Man – postponed until 2021

1st September 2021
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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…

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Britain’s best Bronze Age archaeology collection featuring gold from the time of Stonehenge. Award-winning displays. Child-friendly.

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