What's On: Archived
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| 2015-07-02 17:30:00 to 2015-07-02 19:00:0002Jul2015 |
Beckford and Turner - Capturing the Rise and Fall of Fonthill Abbey: A Lecture by Dr Amy FrostThursday, July 2, 2015 - 18:30 to 20:00William Beckford's gothic revival masterpiece, Fonthill Abbey, is one of the greatest lost country houses in England. Event Details » |
Lectures |
| 2015-06-26 09:30:00 to 2015-06-26 12:00:0026Jun2015 |
Artist Workshop: The Palette of TurnerFriday, June 26, 2015 - 10:30 to 13:00Using the Turner's Wessex exhibition as inspiration, artist Ann Hambly, of Plain Arts Salisbury, will lead a workshop in color. Event Details » |
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| 2015-06-03 17:30:0003Jun2015 |
J M W Turner: His Life and MasterworksWednesday, June 3, 2015 - 18:30
A Lecture by Eric Shanes. In this talk, Eric Shanes will put Turner's achievement within its cultural, painterly and biographical context.
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Lectures |
| 2015-05-26 17:00:0026May2015 |
Exploring Turner's WessexTuesday, May 26, 2015 - 18:00
A lecture by Ian Warrell, the curator of the museum’s Turner exhibition. Ian’s lecture will focus on our exhibition, which depicts the important local commissions that provided the foundation of Turner’s career.
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Lectures |
| 2015-05-21 23:00:00 to 2015-09-26 23:00:0022May2015 |
Turner's Wessex - Architecture and AmbitionFriday, May 22, 2015 to Sunday, September 27, 2015In May 2015 we will mount the first ever exhibition devoted to J M W Turner’s drawings and paintings of Salisbury Cathedral, the city and its surroundings. Event Details » |
Exhibitions |
| 2015-05-15 17:30:00 to 2015-05-15 19:30:0015May2015 |
Museums at Night: The Singular Exploits of Sherlock HolmesFriday, May 15, 2015 - 18:30 to 20:30Museums at Night will emerge from the shadows between 13 -16 May 2015, with hundreds of exciting after-hours events taking place across the UK. As part of a dazzling array of special events in unusual spaces, the Salisbury Museum is proud to present Jonathan Goodwin in ‘The Singular Exploits of Sherlock Holmes’ in their suitably gothic Old Chapel. Event Details » |
Events |
| 2015-05-08 09:00:00 to 2015-05-08 10:30:0008May2015 |
Under Fives Friday: Mini-MuseumsFriday, May 8, 2015 - 10:00 to 11:30Collecting is fun so join us for a morning of creating mini-museums. Suitable for 2-5 year olds. Baby play area. Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2015-05-07 17:30:0007May2015 |
Catherine the Great, Wedgwood and the Frog ServiceThursday, May 7, 2015 - 18:30A lecture by Deborah Lambert. Salisbury Museum’s exceptional Wedgwood collection contains a ‘Frog’ plate from the service commissioned by Catherine the Great. Event Details » |
Lectures |
| 2015-05-02 09:00:00 to 2015-05-02 15:00:0002May2015 |
Living History DaySaturday, May 2, 2015 - 10:00 to 16:00Join us for a day of Living History in the company of the Ancient Wessex Network, who will be recreating the past on our back lawn! Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2015-04-28 23:00:00 to 2015-06-16 23:00:0029Apr2015 |
Villages, Towns and Cities: the development of settlements in south WiltshireWednesday, April 29, 2015 to Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Wednesdays 29 April to 17 June 2015. Lectures start at 10.15am at the museum. Afternoon sessions at various locations in south Wiltshire (see below).
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| 2015-04-25 09:00:00 to 2015-04-25 12:00:0025Apr2015 |
Make a Flint Axe WorkshopSaturday, April 25, 2015 - 10:00 to 13:00
Come and learn the art of making a Neolithic axe from flint knapper James Dilley, then have a go yourself!
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Events |
| 2015-04-23 17:30:0023Apr2015 |
Stonehenge and the Romantic ImaginationThursday, April 23, 2015 - 18:30
A lecture by Professor Sam Smiles. In this talk, he will look at Turner’s exploration of the landscape of Wiltshire, including Stonehenge, a monument which presented special challenges for landscape painters.
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Lectures |
| 2015-04-15 18:30:0015Apr2015 |
The Life and Death of the Flint AxeWednesday, April 15, 2015 - 19:30A talk by James Dilley. The polished stone axe in British archaeology holds a very strong position in its understanding as a functioning tool and social marker. Event Details » |
Lectures |
| 2015-04-10 09:00:00 to 2015-04-10 10:30:0010Apr2015 |
Under Fives Friday: The Tudors are ComingFriday, April 10, 2015 - 10:00 to 11:30Discover the amazing world of the Tudors in Salisbury. Suitable for 2-5 year olds. Baby play area. In the meetings room on the first floor (access by stairs only). Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2015-04-07 09:00:00 to 2015-04-07 15:00:0007Apr2015 |
Discovery Day: Adventure in Tudor SalisburyTuesday, April 7, 2015 - 10:00 to 16:00Travel back to Tudor Salisbury and discover the amazing stories of Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh with this day of craft activities and storytelling. Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2015-04-04 09:00:00 to 2015-04-04 15:00:0004Apr2015 |
Easter Eggstravaganza!Saturday, April 4, 2015 - 10:00 to 16:00Join us for a day of eggstraordinary Easter family fun with ‘Eggs on Legs’ appearing with their very own chef and cracking jokes at 11am, 12pm and 2pm. Storytelling with Jo at 11.30am and 2pm. Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2015-03-31 09:00:00 to 2015-03-31 15:00:0031Mar2015 |
Discovery Day: Inspiring TudorsTuesday, March 31, 2015 - 10:00 to 16:00Discover the wonderful patterns and designs of Tudor decorations and clothes. Join artist Suzie Gutteridge for a day of drop-in craft activities, creating felt Tudor decorations fit for a king. Event Details » |
For Families |
| 2015-03-25 18:30:0025Mar2015 |
Wine & History: Talk and Wine TastingWednesday, March 25, 2015 - 18:30Talk by Mark Brandon and wine tasting in the King’s Room to include six wines, cheese & biscuits. Fundraising Event. Event Details » |
Lectures |
| 2015-03-13 10:00:00 to 2015-03-13 11:30:0013Mar2015 |
Under Fives Friday: Easter Egg HuntFriday, March 13, 2015 - 10:00 to 11:30Easter Egg hunt – Discover where in the museum mischievous Hob Nob has hidden the Easter eggs.. Suitable for 2-5 year olds. Baby play area |
For Families |
| 2015-03-10 19:30:0010Mar2015 |
The Lacock Cup: from fine dining to holy chaliceTuesday, March 10, 2015 - 19:30A lecture by Naomi Speakman. This talk will look at the history of the Lacock Cup exploring its first role as a drinking vessel at the medieval table and the importance of cups and precious metal to medieval society. Event Details » |
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