What's On
The Museum has a busy programme of family events, courses, lectures and tours. Our temporary exhibition programme includes three major and three minor exhibitions per year, which cover subjects as diverse as history, archaeology and fine art.
Date |
Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-19 00:00:00 to 2013-07-05 23:00:0019Jan2013 |
What’s Under Your School?Saturday, January 19, 2013 to Saturday, July 6, 2013During 2012 over 40 schools from South Wiltshire, North Dorset and West Hampshire have been helped to explore the history of their school and surroundings. What’s Under Your School? Event Details » |
Exhibitions |
| 2013-05-23 23:00:00 to 2013-09-28 23:00:0024May2013 |
Rex Whistler - A Talent Cut ShortFriday, May 24, 2013 to Sunday, September 29, 2013This exhibition is the latest in Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum’s series of shows exploring the work of significant British artists with links to the locality, starting with Constable Event Details » |
Exhibitions |
| 2013-07-12 09:00:00 to 2013-07-12 10:30:0012Jul2013 |
Under Fives FridayFriday, July 12, 2013 - 10:00 to 11:30Explore and create together with lively, themed activities. The theme for the July event is "Buried Treasure". Suitable for 2-5 year olds. Baby play area. Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2013-07-13 09:00:00 to 2013-07-13 15:00:0013Jul2013 |
Guided walk and visit to Down Farm MuseumSaturday, July 13, 2013 - 10:00 to 16:00Martin Green will lead a walk to explore the rich archaeological landscape centred around Down Farm. |
Walks |
| 2013-07-18 12:00:00 to 2013-07-18 15:30:0018Jul2013 |
Learn about Roman CoinageThursday, July 18, 2013 - 13:00 to 16:30A Festival of British Archaeology event. Richard Henry, our Finds Liaison Officer, will spend an afternoon guiding you through the world of Roman coinage. Event Details » |
Events |
| 2013-07-20 09:00:00 to 2013-07-20 15:00:0020Jul2013 |
Festival of British Archaeology Family SaturdaySaturday, July 20, 2013 - 10:00 to 16:00Archaeology for all: discover whether you have the skills to be an archaeologist; meet our Anglo-Saxon ancestors with living history group Centingas; activities for all the family. Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2013-07-27 09:00:00 to 2013-07-27 15:00:0027Jul2013 |
Festival of British Archaeology Family SaturdaySaturday, July 27, 2013 - 10:00 to 16:00Archaeology for all: discover whether you have the skills to be an archaeologist; meet our Anglo-Saxon ancestors with living history group Centingas; activities for all the family Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2013-07-28 09:00:00 to 2013-07-28 15:00:0028Jul2013 |
Guided walk and visit to Down Farm MuseumSunday, July 28, 2013 - 10:00 to 16:00Martin Green will lead a walk to explore the rich archaeological landscape centred around Down Farm. |
Walks |
| 2013-07-30 09:00:00 to 2013-07-30 15:00:0030Jul2013 |
Discovery Day: Roman BritainTuesday, July 30, 2013 - 10:00 to 16:00Enjoy a day of Roman-themed activities: fighting gladiators, tales from Britannia and Roman arts and crafts. Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2013-07-31 09:00:00 to 2013-07-31 15:00:0031Jul2013 |
Wessex Wednesday: Secrets of the StonesWednesday, July 31, 2013 - 10:00 to 16:00Help two rather eccentric Victorian antiquarians on their quest to unravel the mysteries of Stonehenge. Befuddled and bemused how will they ever know what on earth it is, who built it and why? Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2013-08-06 09:00:00 to 2013-08-06 15:00:0006Aug2013 |
Discovery Day: Murals and MasksTuesday, August 6, 2013 - 10:00 to 16:00Help create a community mural, make a mask or create your own funny faces - be inspired by Rex Whistler. Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2013-08-07 09:30:00 to 2013-08-07 15:30:0007Aug2013 |
Wessex Wednesday: Oranges and ApplesWednesday, August 7, 2013 - 10:30 to 16:30Chris Bennett from Orange Apples will be telling silly stories and funny folktales from history. Suitable for ages 5 to adult. Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2013-08-09 09:00:00 to 2013-08-09 10:30:0009Aug2013 |
Under Fives FridayFriday, August 9, 2013 - 10:00 to 11:30Explore and create together with lively, themed activities. The theme for the August event is "Summer Fun". Suitable for 2-5 year olds. Baby play area. Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2013-08-13 09:00:00 to 2013-08-13 15:00:0013Aug2013 |
Discovery Day: Tall StoriesTuesday, August 13, 2013 - 10:00 to 16:00Create and illustrate fantastical stories with storyteller Lizzie Bryant and artist Clare Proctor. Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2013-08-14 09:00:00 to 2013-08-14 14:00:0014Aug2013 |
Wessex Wednesday: Surviving the Stone AgeWednesday, August 14, 2013 - 10:00 to 15:00Archaeologist Chris Elmer from Southampton University will be leading family-friendly workshops looking back into deep pre-history. Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2013-08-20 09:00:00 to 2013-08-20 15:00:0020Aug2013 |
Discovery Day: Royal SalisburyTuesday, August 20, 2013 - 10:00 to 16:00Discover the city's royal past; the kings and queens who visited the King's House. Art and craft workshops led by Susan Francis. Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2013-08-21 09:30:00 to 2013-08-21 15:30:0021Aug2013 |
Wessex Wednesday: Storytelling with Mike O’LearyWednesday, August 21, 2013 - 10:30 to 16:30Delve into the mysteries of the past with Mike O'Leary. Suitable for all ages. Start times: 10.30am; 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2013-08-27 09:00:00 to 2013-08-27 15:00:0027Aug2013 |
Discovery Day: Medieval MachinesTuesday, August 27, 2013 - 10:00 to 16:00Following the success of last year's pyramidal catapults we are adding the trebuchet to our armoury! Watch out for flying marshmallows.... Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2013-08-28 09:00:00 to 2013-08-28 14:00:0028Aug2013 |
Wessex Wednesday: Art Workshops with Heather ButlerWednesday, August 28, 2013 - 10:00 to 15:00Family Workshop - 10.00 am – 12.00 noon - The Magical Metalworker from the Alps |
For Families |
| 2013-09-04 17:00:0004Sep2013 |
Rex Whistler: A Closer LookWednesday, September 4, 2013 - 18:006.00 pm drinks, 6.45 pm talk. A lecture by Nikki Frater. Rex Whistler had a dazzling career as a muralist, portrait painter, illustrator, stage designer and gra Event Details » |
Lectures |
| 2013-09-10 18:30:0010Sep2013 |
Discovering Ancient Wessex: Salisbury Museum’s new archaeology displaysTuesday, September 10, 2013 - 19:30A talk by Adrian Green, Director of Salisbury Museum. Event Details » |
Lectures |
| 2013-09-25 09:30:00 to 2013-10-30 12:30:0025Sep2013 |
French Art CourseWednesday, September 25, 2013 - 10:30 to Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - 12:30Every Wednesday from 25 September to 30 October. Event Details » |
Courses |
| 2013-10-05 13:30:00 to 2013-10-05 15:30:0005Oct2013 |
Film: The Great White SilenceSaturday, October 5, 2013 - 14:30 to 16:30Film- The Great White Silence (1924 – 108 minutes). Event Details » |
Events |
| 2013-10-08 18:30:0008Oct2013 |
Travel and Communication through the Landscape of Anglo-Saxon WiltshireTuesday, October 8, 2013 - 19:30A talk by Alex Langlands, University of Winchester. Event Details » |
Lectures |
| 2013-11-12 19:30:0012Nov2013 |
Stonehenge: results from recent researchTuesday, November 12, 2013 - 19:30A talk by Professor Mike Parker-Pearson, Institute of Archaeology UCL. The lecture takes place at Salisbury Museum. Event Details » |
Lectures |
| 2013-12-10 19:30:0010Dec2013 |
The Battle for Stonehenge: the aerodrome, the monument and the landscapeTuesday, December 10, 2013 - 19:30A talk by Martyn Barber, English Heritage. Event Details » |
Lectures |
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