The Salisbury Museum
@salisburymuseum.bsky.social
Discover over 500,000 years of history in our grade I listed building.
Archaeology, art, fashion, local history & more.
Open daily from 10am to 5pm.
Archaeology, art, fashion, local history & more.
Open daily from 10am to 5pm.
🐞 Tomorrow! 🦋
Join us for a fun, insect-inspired craft session! Little explorers can get creative making butterflies, ladybirds, spiders, ants and leaf insects — all inspired by the fascinating bugs around us 🐜
👶 Perfect for ages 2–5, baby play area
🎟️ Included with standard admission, members free
Join us for a fun, insect-inspired craft session! Little explorers can get creative making butterflies, ladybirds, spiders, ants and leaf insects — all inspired by the fascinating bugs around us 🐜
👶 Perfect for ages 2–5, baby play area
🎟️ Included with standard admission, members free
February 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
🐞 Tomorrow! 🦋
Join us for a fun, insect-inspired craft session! Little explorers can get creative making butterflies, ladybirds, spiders, ants and leaf insects — all inspired by the fascinating bugs around us 🐜
👶 Perfect for ages 2–5, baby play area
🎟️ Included with standard admission, members free
Join us for a fun, insect-inspired craft session! Little explorers can get creative making butterflies, ladybirds, spiders, ants and leaf insects — all inspired by the fascinating bugs around us 🐜
👶 Perfect for ages 2–5, baby play area
🎟️ Included with standard admission, members free
Two days to go! 🎉
Our new exhibition Un/Common People – Folk Culture in Wessex opens Saturday 7 Feb 2026.
Discover over 100 fascinating objects, plus film and photography celebrating Wessex’s living folk traditions.
Our new exhibition Un/Common People – Folk Culture in Wessex opens Saturday 7 Feb 2026.
Discover over 100 fascinating objects, plus film and photography celebrating Wessex’s living folk traditions.
February 5, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Two days to go! 🎉
Our new exhibition Un/Common People – Folk Culture in Wessex opens Saturday 7 Feb 2026.
Discover over 100 fascinating objects, plus film and photography celebrating Wessex’s living folk traditions.
Our new exhibition Un/Common People – Folk Culture in Wessex opens Saturday 7 Feb 2026.
Discover over 100 fascinating objects, plus film and photography celebrating Wessex’s living folk traditions.
Get creative with our insect-inspired craft session! Little explorers can make butterflies, ladybirds, spiders, ants and leaf insects, all inspired by the amazing bugs found in our world
👶 Suitable for children aged 2–5 (adult supervision required)
🎟️ Included in standard admission | Members go free
👶 Suitable for children aged 2–5 (adult supervision required)
🎟️ Included in standard admission | Members go free
February 4, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Get creative with our insect-inspired craft session! Little explorers can make butterflies, ladybirds, spiders, ants and leaf insects, all inspired by the amazing bugs found in our world
👶 Suitable for children aged 2–5 (adult supervision required)
🎟️ Included in standard admission | Members go free
👶 Suitable for children aged 2–5 (adult supervision required)
🎟️ Included in standard admission | Members go free
🧵Mending Club is TOMORROW! 🪡
Join us on Thursday 5 February, 10.30am–12.00pm.
No sewing experience needed. Learn new techniques and enjoy a relaxed morning of mending.
☕ Tea, coffee & biscuits incl.
💷 £4 non-members, FREE Museum Members
📧 Book: katyengland@salisburymuseum.org.uk (pay on the day)
Join us on Thursday 5 February, 10.30am–12.00pm.
No sewing experience needed. Learn new techniques and enjoy a relaxed morning of mending.
☕ Tea, coffee & biscuits incl.
💷 £4 non-members, FREE Museum Members
📧 Book: katyengland@salisburymuseum.org.uk (pay on the day)
February 4, 2026 at 9:37 AM
🧵Mending Club is TOMORROW! 🪡
Join us on Thursday 5 February, 10.30am–12.00pm.
No sewing experience needed. Learn new techniques and enjoy a relaxed morning of mending.
☕ Tea, coffee & biscuits incl.
💷 £4 non-members, FREE Museum Members
📧 Book: katyengland@salisburymuseum.org.uk (pay on the day)
Join us on Thursday 5 February, 10.30am–12.00pm.
No sewing experience needed. Learn new techniques and enjoy a relaxed morning of mending.
☕ Tea, coffee & biscuits incl.
💷 £4 non-members, FREE Museum Members
📧 Book: katyengland@salisburymuseum.org.uk (pay on the day)
✨ Opening in just 4 days…
Step into the world of Un/Common People: Folk Culture in Wessex.
From historic folk art to contemporary voices, discover 100+ objects, stories, songs and films that reimagine what it means to be a “commoner” — and how folk culture continues to shape Wessex today.
Step into the world of Un/Common People: Folk Culture in Wessex.
From historic folk art to contemporary voices, discover 100+ objects, stories, songs and films that reimagine what it means to be a “commoner” — and how folk culture continues to shape Wessex today.
February 3, 2026 at 12:08 PM
✨ Opening in just 4 days…
Step into the world of Un/Common People: Folk Culture in Wessex.
From historic folk art to contemporary voices, discover 100+ objects, stories, songs and films that reimagine what it means to be a “commoner” — and how folk culture continues to shape Wessex today.
Step into the world of Un/Common People: Folk Culture in Wessex.
From historic folk art to contemporary voices, discover 100+ objects, stories, songs and films that reimagine what it means to be a “commoner” — and how folk culture continues to shape Wessex today.
☕️ Café Update
Apologies for the inconvenience—today we’ll be operating with a reduced menu.
We’re still open as usual for snacks, hot drinks, and cakes!
Apologies for the inconvenience—today we’ll be operating with a reduced menu.
We’re still open as usual for snacks, hot drinks, and cakes!
February 3, 2026 at 11:27 AM
☕️ Café Update
Apologies for the inconvenience—today we’ll be operating with a reduced menu.
We’re still open as usual for snacks, hot drinks, and cakes!
Apologies for the inconvenience—today we’ll be operating with a reduced menu.
We’re still open as usual for snacks, hot drinks, and cakes!
✨ Behind the Scenes Tour ✨
🗓 7 February 2026
⏰ 2:30pm
📍 The Salisbury Museum
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour and uncover hidden treasures, untold stories, and fascinating artefacts not normally on public display.
Members £15 | Non-Members £18
Find out more on the museum website!
🗓 7 February 2026
⏰ 2:30pm
📍 The Salisbury Museum
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour and uncover hidden treasures, untold stories, and fascinating artefacts not normally on public display.
Members £15 | Non-Members £18
Find out more on the museum website!
January 27, 2026 at 3:32 PM
✨ Behind the Scenes Tour ✨
🗓 7 February 2026
⏰ 2:30pm
📍 The Salisbury Museum
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour and uncover hidden treasures, untold stories, and fascinating artefacts not normally on public display.
Members £15 | Non-Members £18
Find out more on the museum website!
🗓 7 February 2026
⏰ 2:30pm
📍 The Salisbury Museum
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour and uncover hidden treasures, untold stories, and fascinating artefacts not normally on public display.
Members £15 | Non-Members £18
Find out more on the museum website!
Catch it while you can!
The Landscape Open Exhibition ends this Sunday, 25 January. A huge thank you to all the incredibly talented artists for their breathtaking work—we couldn’t have done it without you.
If you haven’t been yet, or fancy another last look, then there’s still time to visit!
The Landscape Open Exhibition ends this Sunday, 25 January. A huge thank you to all the incredibly talented artists for their breathtaking work—we couldn’t have done it without you.
If you haven’t been yet, or fancy another last look, then there’s still time to visit!
January 22, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Catch it while you can!
The Landscape Open Exhibition ends this Sunday, 25 January. A huge thank you to all the incredibly talented artists for their breathtaking work—we couldn’t have done it without you.
If you haven’t been yet, or fancy another last look, then there’s still time to visit!
The Landscape Open Exhibition ends this Sunday, 25 January. A huge thank you to all the incredibly talented artists for their breathtaking work—we couldn’t have done it without you.
If you haven’t been yet, or fancy another last look, then there’s still time to visit!
Apparently today is Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year.
Here is our harpy, to cheer you up.
This talisman pin from the 16th century harpy (or angel/monster) was possibly used as a protective charm to ward off evil
Whatever she was, she makes us smile. We hope she does the same for you.
Here is our harpy, to cheer you up.
This talisman pin from the 16th century harpy (or angel/monster) was possibly used as a protective charm to ward off evil
Whatever she was, she makes us smile. We hope she does the same for you.
January 19, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Apparently today is Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year.
Here is our harpy, to cheer you up.
This talisman pin from the 16th century harpy (or angel/monster) was possibly used as a protective charm to ward off evil
Whatever she was, she makes us smile. We hope she does the same for you.
Here is our harpy, to cheer you up.
This talisman pin from the 16th century harpy (or angel/monster) was possibly used as a protective charm to ward off evil
Whatever she was, she makes us smile. We hope she does the same for you.
Calling all Salisbury creatives! Grant applications are now OPEN from our friends at Salisbury Culture ✨
Available to support people and groups who contribute to the city’s cultural and creative life and want to grow their work.
Full details and how to apply, visit:
www.salisburyculture.org/grants/
Available to support people and groups who contribute to the city’s cultural and creative life and want to grow their work.
Full details and how to apply, visit:
www.salisburyculture.org/grants/
January 16, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Calling all Salisbury creatives! Grant applications are now OPEN from our friends at Salisbury Culture ✨
Available to support people and groups who contribute to the city’s cultural and creative life and want to grow their work.
Full details and how to apply, visit:
www.salisburyculture.org/grants/
Available to support people and groups who contribute to the city’s cultural and creative life and want to grow their work.
Full details and how to apply, visit:
www.salisburyculture.org/grants/
🌿 Mini Mondays – Land Art Fun 🌿
This Monday, tiny hands and big imaginations take over! Inspired by our Landscape exhibition, children will create Land Art using natural materials, try eco-graffiti, and make beautiful leaf prints.
This Monday, tiny hands and big imaginations take over! Inspired by our Landscape exhibition, children will create Land Art using natural materials, try eco-graffiti, and make beautiful leaf prints.
January 9, 2026 at 12:56 PM
🌿 Mini Mondays – Land Art Fun 🌿
This Monday, tiny hands and big imaginations take over! Inspired by our Landscape exhibition, children will create Land Art using natural materials, try eco-graffiti, and make beautiful leaf prints.
This Monday, tiny hands and big imaginations take over! Inspired by our Landscape exhibition, children will create Land Art using natural materials, try eco-graffiti, and make beautiful leaf prints.
🌱 Mini Mondays are here! 🌱
Join us for Land Art Fun on Monday 12 January, 10:00–11:30am.
Inspired by our Landscape exhibition, little ones (ages 2–5) can create nature-based artworks with leaves, sticks, stones, eco-graffiti, and leaf printing.
See website for further details: salisburymuseum.org.uk
Join us for Land Art Fun on Monday 12 January, 10:00–11:30am.
Inspired by our Landscape exhibition, little ones (ages 2–5) can create nature-based artworks with leaves, sticks, stones, eco-graffiti, and leaf printing.
See website for further details: salisburymuseum.org.uk
January 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
🌱 Mini Mondays are here! 🌱
Join us for Land Art Fun on Monday 12 January, 10:00–11:30am.
Inspired by our Landscape exhibition, little ones (ages 2–5) can create nature-based artworks with leaves, sticks, stones, eco-graffiti, and leaf printing.
See website for further details: salisburymuseum.org.uk
Join us for Land Art Fun on Monday 12 January, 10:00–11:30am.
Inspired by our Landscape exhibition, little ones (ages 2–5) can create nature-based artworks with leaves, sticks, stones, eco-graffiti, and leaf printing.
See website for further details: salisburymuseum.org.uk
Sales shopping filling you with horror? 😱
Escape the crowds and serenely glide back through 500,000 years of history at The Salisbury Museum.
We’re OPEN every day for the rest of December and throughout the school holidays — including New Year’s Day 🎉
Find out more on our website.
Escape the crowds and serenely glide back through 500,000 years of history at The Salisbury Museum.
We’re OPEN every day for the rest of December and throughout the school holidays — including New Year’s Day 🎉
Find out more on our website.
December 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Sales shopping filling you with horror? 😱
Escape the crowds and serenely glide back through 500,000 years of history at The Salisbury Museum.
We’re OPEN every day for the rest of December and throughout the school holidays — including New Year’s Day 🎉
Find out more on our website.
Escape the crowds and serenely glide back through 500,000 years of history at The Salisbury Museum.
We’re OPEN every day for the rest of December and throughout the school holidays — including New Year’s Day 🎉
Find out more on our website.
✨🎄 Celebrate Christmas at The Salisbury Museum! 🎄✨
Looking for festive fun for the whole family? Join us at The Salisbury Museum this Christmas!
We’re open every day throughout the festive season except 24–26 December – and yes, we’re even open on New Year’s Day 🎉
Looking for festive fun for the whole family? Join us at The Salisbury Museum this Christmas!
We’re open every day throughout the festive season except 24–26 December – and yes, we’re even open on New Year’s Day 🎉
December 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
✨🎄 Celebrate Christmas at The Salisbury Museum! 🎄✨
Looking for festive fun for the whole family? Join us at The Salisbury Museum this Christmas!
We’re open every day throughout the festive season except 24–26 December – and yes, we’re even open on New Year’s Day 🎉
Looking for festive fun for the whole family? Join us at The Salisbury Museum this Christmas!
We’re open every day throughout the festive season except 24–26 December – and yes, we’re even open on New Year’s Day 🎉
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Watch the recording of our latest online talk "Working with the community on exploring Black history and heritage" by Bridget Telfer of @salisburymuseum.bsky.social.
wessexmuseums.org.uk/our-work/hig...
Part of our Lunchtime Shares series, featuring colleagues from across our partner museums.
wessexmuseums.org.uk/our-work/hig...
Part of our Lunchtime Shares series, featuring colleagues from across our partner museums.
December 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Watch the recording of our latest online talk "Working with the community on exploring Black history and heritage" by Bridget Telfer of @salisburymuseum.bsky.social.
wessexmuseums.org.uk/our-work/hig...
Part of our Lunchtime Shares series, featuring colleagues from across our partner museums.
wessexmuseums.org.uk/our-work/hig...
Part of our Lunchtime Shares series, featuring colleagues from across our partner museums.
Under Fives Friday – Christmas Music Special! ✨🎶
Bring your little ones for a morning full of music, movement, and Christmas cheer. Join musician Emily Askew as she plays a delightful mix of instruments, sparking singing, dancing, and plenty of jingle-bell fun! 🎶🔔
🎟️ Included with museum admission
Bring your little ones for a morning full of music, movement, and Christmas cheer. Join musician Emily Askew as she plays a delightful mix of instruments, sparking singing, dancing, and plenty of jingle-bell fun! 🎶🔔
🎟️ Included with museum admission
December 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Under Fives Friday – Christmas Music Special! ✨🎶
Bring your little ones for a morning full of music, movement, and Christmas cheer. Join musician Emily Askew as she plays a delightful mix of instruments, sparking singing, dancing, and plenty of jingle-bell fun! 🎶🔔
🎟️ Included with museum admission
Bring your little ones for a morning full of music, movement, and Christmas cheer. Join musician Emily Askew as she plays a delightful mix of instruments, sparking singing, dancing, and plenty of jingle-bell fun! 🎶🔔
🎟️ Included with museum admission
Stuck for gift ideas? We’ve got you! 🎁
Shop local, support a great cause, and discover unique presents they’ll actually love.
✨ Museum Shop + a bookshop
🎨 Original artwork
🎁 Gift Membership: from £24.
🗝️ Adopt an Object!
🎟️ Gift an experience
Find out more on our website or pop into the shop! 🎄
Shop local, support a great cause, and discover unique presents they’ll actually love.
✨ Museum Shop + a bookshop
🎨 Original artwork
🎁 Gift Membership: from £24.
🗝️ Adopt an Object!
🎟️ Gift an experience
Find out more on our website or pop into the shop! 🎄
December 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Stuck for gift ideas? We’ve got you! 🎁
Shop local, support a great cause, and discover unique presents they’ll actually love.
✨ Museum Shop + a bookshop
🎨 Original artwork
🎁 Gift Membership: from £24.
🗝️ Adopt an Object!
🎟️ Gift an experience
Find out more on our website or pop into the shop! 🎄
Shop local, support a great cause, and discover unique presents they’ll actually love.
✨ Museum Shop + a bookshop
🎨 Original artwork
🎁 Gift Membership: from £24.
🗝️ Adopt an Object!
🎟️ Gift an experience
Find out more on our website or pop into the shop! 🎄
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Now on the BBC! Though there is slightly more to the project than a cafe though ... Think we have seen 'ace cafe with a museum attached' somewhere else.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dream to create new museum in Devizes takes step forward
A £8.5 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund means the project can go ahead.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Now on the BBC! Though there is slightly more to the project than a cafe though ... Think we have seen 'ace cafe with a museum attached' somewhere else.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🎅🎁
Bring your little ones for a festive morning filled with music, movement and merriment. Musician Emily Askew will be performing with her wonderful range of instruments, encouraging plenty of foot tapping, singing, dancing, and sleigh-bell ringing! 🎶🔔
Bring your little ones for a festive morning filled with music, movement and merriment. Musician Emily Askew will be performing with her wonderful range of instruments, encouraging plenty of foot tapping, singing, dancing, and sleigh-bell ringing! 🎶🔔
December 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🎅🎁
Bring your little ones for a festive morning filled with music, movement and merriment. Musician Emily Askew will be performing with her wonderful range of instruments, encouraging plenty of foot tapping, singing, dancing, and sleigh-bell ringing! 🎶🔔
Bring your little ones for a festive morning filled with music, movement and merriment. Musician Emily Askew will be performing with her wonderful range of instruments, encouraging plenty of foot tapping, singing, dancing, and sleigh-bell ringing! 🎶🔔
Don't miss out on Sir Charlie Stinky Socks!
Set off on a magical adventure with Sir Charlie Stinky Socks.
Expect songs, surprises, dressing-up, knightly fun, and nonstop giggles!
Perfect for ages 3–10
Book on our website:
salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/fam...
Set off on a magical adventure with Sir Charlie Stinky Socks.
Expect songs, surprises, dressing-up, knightly fun, and nonstop giggles!
Perfect for ages 3–10
Book on our website:
salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/fam...
December 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Don't miss out on Sir Charlie Stinky Socks!
Set off on a magical adventure with Sir Charlie Stinky Socks.
Expect songs, surprises, dressing-up, knightly fun, and nonstop giggles!
Perfect for ages 3–10
Book on our website:
salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/fam...
Set off on a magical adventure with Sir Charlie Stinky Socks.
Expect songs, surprises, dressing-up, knightly fun, and nonstop giggles!
Perfect for ages 3–10
Book on our website:
salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/fam...
Thrilled to be featured in last weekend’s The Telegraph — huge thanks to journalist Nick Trend for the kind recommendation.
Nick explored the artistic rivalry of JMW Turner and John Constable. We’re privileged to have two Turners on display: Distant View from Old Sarum and Stonehenge.
Nick explored the artistic rivalry of JMW Turner and John Constable. We’re privileged to have two Turners on display: Distant View from Old Sarum and Stonehenge.
December 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Thrilled to be featured in last weekend’s The Telegraph — huge thanks to journalist Nick Trend for the kind recommendation.
Nick explored the artistic rivalry of JMW Turner and John Constable. We’re privileged to have two Turners on display: Distant View from Old Sarum and Stonehenge.
Nick explored the artistic rivalry of JMW Turner and John Constable. We’re privileged to have two Turners on display: Distant View from Old Sarum and Stonehenge.
Discover the story of Josiah Wedgwood, the visionary potter who revolutionised ceramics in Georgian Britain and pushed radical ideas in both politics and design.
Join V&A Director Tristram Hunt as he brings Wedgwood’s energy, ambition, and groundbreaking influence to life in this compelling talk.
Join V&A Director Tristram Hunt as he brings Wedgwood’s energy, ambition, and groundbreaking influence to life in this compelling talk.
November 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Discover the story of Josiah Wedgwood, the visionary potter who revolutionised ceramics in Georgian Britain and pushed radical ideas in both politics and design.
Join V&A Director Tristram Hunt as he brings Wedgwood’s energy, ambition, and groundbreaking influence to life in this compelling talk.
Join V&A Director Tristram Hunt as he brings Wedgwood’s energy, ambition, and groundbreaking influence to life in this compelling talk.
We had a very special visitor today! 🐾
Clover, a beautiful 13-month-old Golden Retriever/Labrador, came to the museum with her trainer Geraldine. Clover is part of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Sponsor a Puppy scheme – check out their website to learn more. 🦮
Clover, a beautiful 13-month-old Golden Retriever/Labrador, came to the museum with her trainer Geraldine. Clover is part of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Sponsor a Puppy scheme – check out their website to learn more. 🦮
November 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We had a very special visitor today! 🐾
Clover, a beautiful 13-month-old Golden Retriever/Labrador, came to the museum with her trainer Geraldine. Clover is part of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Sponsor a Puppy scheme – check out their website to learn more. 🦮
Clover, a beautiful 13-month-old Golden Retriever/Labrador, came to the museum with her trainer Geraldine. Clover is part of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Sponsor a Puppy scheme – check out their website to learn more. 🦮
🦖 Join us for a prehistoric morning of dinosaur-themed fun, perfect for your little explorers. Create colourful dino art inspired by real fossils in our Natural History Gallery and make your own T-Rex headwear to take home!
Let’s stomp, chomp and create together! 🦕
Included in standard admission.
Let’s stomp, chomp and create together! 🦕
Included in standard admission.
November 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM
🦖 Join us for a prehistoric morning of dinosaur-themed fun, perfect for your little explorers. Create colourful dino art inspired by real fossils in our Natural History Gallery and make your own T-Rex headwear to take home!
Let’s stomp, chomp and create together! 🦕
Included in standard admission.
Let’s stomp, chomp and create together! 🦕
Included in standard admission.
Behind the Scenes Tour - Saturday 1 November, 2.30pm
October 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Behind the Scenes Tour - Saturday 1 November, 2.30pm