🎵 TOMORROW - MINI MONDAY – Sounds of Nature 🎵 A musical morning with a difference. Local musician Liv McLennan invites you and your little one to explore the natural world through music – and celebrate the summer solstice along the way. 🌱 Ages 2–5 Included in museum admission.

A masterpiece is coming home. 🎨 Unseen in Salisbury for over 60 years, John Constable's 'View of Salisbury from Harnham Ridge' returns to the place it was painted – on the 250th anniversary of his birth. Unveiling evening of Thursday 11th June at Salisbury Museum. 🎨

🎵A musical morning with a difference.🎵 Local musician Liv McLennan invites you and your little one to explore the natural world through music – and celebrate the summer solstice along the way. 🌱 Ages 2–5 | Adult supervision required 👶 Baby play area included Included in museum admission.

EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR Join our expert guides for an exclusive tour of The Salisbury Museum's storage areas. Discover artefacts with remarkable stories, pieces that illuminate Salisbury's history in unexpected ways. Members £15, Non-members £18 Book now on our website or at reception

🎉Last chance to book🎉 The Bluestocking and The Shepherdess: Bloomsbury Life at Ham Spray. Join us and the Studio Theatre for a performance exploring one of the 20th century's most creative households. Weds 3 – Fri 5 June, 7pm Members £10, Non-members £12 Book: salisburymuseum.org.uk, 01722 332151

Love history? 🏛️ Want to be part of something special? We're urgently seeking volunteers at The Salisbury Museum! Just 2 hours a week – that's all we need! Help us welcome visitors and share the stories behind our galleries. For more information: salisburymuseum.org.uk/support-us/v...

Feeling hot?🔥 Our museum is deliciously cool.😎 This half term, be cool too at The Salisbury Museum! Join us for family fun incl: 🎨 Creative takeover 😄 Discovery Day: Funny Faces (26 May) 🖼️ Explore stunning galleries &new Bloomsbury in Wiltshire exhibition. 🖌 Meet our artist in residence, (26-30 May)

'Bloomsbury in Wiltshire' eopens at The Salisbury Museum tomorrow, 23rd May 2026.

🎨 Discovery Day: Funny Faces 🎨 Design a hilarious collage, explore portrait art in our new ‘Bloomsbury in Wiltshire’ exhibition, then frame your masterpiece. A day of creative fun for all ages – drop in anytime between 10am – 4pm. 📅 Tuesday 26 May 🎟️ Included in museum admission ✨ No booking needed

✨ BLOOMSBURY COMES HOME ✨ From this Saturday, discover the hidden Wiltshire chapter of one of the 20th century's most influential creative circles. Ham Spray House was where Bloomsbury's brightest gathered – now their story is here at the Salisbury Museum for the first time ever.

The Bluestocking and The Shepherdess: Bloomsbury Life at Ham Spray. Join us and Studio Theatre for an evening exploring one of the 20th century's most creative households. June 3–5, 2026, 7pm Members £10, Non-members £12 salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/stu... Image: Ham Spray House, Carrington

Bronze Age bling alert! Join archaeologist Andrew Lawson for 'Objects of Distinction' – a talk about the spectacular jewellery worn by Wiltshire's Bronze Age communities - incl. the famous Wylye Hoard! Thurs 21 May, 7.30pm Members £12 | Non-members £15 salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/tal...

Our friend Julian Richards, renowned archaeologist and broadcaster, has just launched 'Stonehenge: Access All Areas' – a brilliant series exploring Stonehenge like never before. New episodes drop fortnightly, and the Amesbury Archer features in episode 7! Watch now: www.youtube.com/@julianricha...

A few tickets are left for our printmaking and book arts course, inspired by our exhibition Bloomsbury in Wiltshire. This course is designed to nurture creativity, enhance well-being and reduce isolation and loneliness. Members: £40 | Non-members: £45 Email: [email protected]

🎂 Happy 100th Birthday, Sir David! 🎂 Today we celebrate a true legend – and we're incredibly grateful for his past support of us. Pic. l-r: Ian Collins (curator, John Craxton exhibition), David Attenborough, and Adrian Green (Museum Director). Image courtesy of The Salisbury Journal Archives, 2016

✨ MINI MONDAYS IS BACK! ✨ 🫧 Bubble & Water Bonanza 🌊 Get messy, get creative! Your little ones will: Make their own water sensory bags Print bubble creatures Discover the magic of bubbles & water through hands-on art play 🌱 Ages 2–5 Included in museum admission.

🌸 What an absolutely brilliant Spring Fayre! 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone who came along – and to our amazing musicians, artists, stallholders and volunteers who made it such a special day. 💚 We hope you had as much fun as we did!

Oyez! Tomorrow at The Salisbury Museum (10am–4pm, FREE!) witness longsword dancing ⚔️, maypole merriment 🌸, a kiddy ceilidh 🎵, morris dancing 💃, willow art 🌿, folk scratch orchestra 🎸, and more! 🎭 Hear tell of mystical WESSEX WITCHES from folklorist Vikki Bramshaw 🔮 Come ye, one and all!

We are SO ready for our FREE Spring Fayre on Monday. Are you?

Remember village green celebrations? We're bringing that feeling back. 🌸 Our Spring Fayre blends folk traditions, live music, family fun and proper village fete vibes – all in one day. Whether you're a folk enthusiast or curious newcomer, there's something for everyone.

EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR Join our expert guides and discover artefacts you won't see anywhere else – hidden treasures, untold stories, the fascinating pieces behind closed doors. 📅 Sat. 2nd May, 2.30pm 💷 Members £15, Non-members £18 🎟️ Find out more: salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/beh...

Have you stepped into 'Un/Common People: Folk Culture in Wessex' exhibition yet? 🧿 ✨ Visitors are calling it "fabulous" and "full of the curious, the magical, the intriguing…" – and we couldn't agree more! 🪄 Only here until 10th May, and included in the standard admission. Don't miss it!

Impressions of Bloomsbury: a well-being printmaking course. Tuesdays, 2 June – 7 July 10:15am – 12:15pm This course is designed to nurture creativity, enhance well-being and reduce isolation and loneliness. Members £40, Non-members £45 Email [email protected] for more info.

Save the date! 🌸 Our Spring Fayre is back – and this year it's all about folk! 🎭 Free entry. Family fun. Live music. Longsword and Morris dancing. Maypole. Kiddy Ceilidh. Willow Art. Children’s Scratch Orchestra (bring instruments if you like!). Face painting. And our galleries too.

SEWER CHERRIES: A MEDIEVAL MYSTERY What was this curious little badge showing a hood stuffed with cherries doing in a medieval sewer? Join acclaimed author Amy Jeffs as she unravels the surprising stories behind this tiny object. Thursday 16 April, 7.30pm Members £12,Non Members £15 Book online

🐰 Mini-Mondays: Easter Fun! 🐣 Hop into the Easter spirit with us! 🌷 Little artists can get creative making their own seasonal crafts – mini baskets, bunny cards and cheerful chicks. It's sure to be an EGG-cellent time for all! 🎨✨ 👶 Perfect for ages 2–5 🎪 Includes a dedicated baby play area

🌿 GROVELY GROVELY! 🌿 Join us for an early celebration of Oak Apple Day – an important folk custom that's been part of Salisbury's heritage for centuries. Discover the story behind this unique tradition and get hands-on! 🎉 Perfect for families. Make wreaths 🍃 Decorate your hair 💇 Join the parade 🎭

🍒 THE MYSTERY OF THE SEWER CHERRIES 🍒 Found in Salisbury's medieval drains, an extraordinary badge connects gospels, plays, costumes and lost cherry trees. But why? Author Amy Jeffs has the answers. Thurs. 16 April, 7.30pm Members £12, non-members £15 Book: salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/tal...

🗝️ EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR 🗝️ Ever wondered what's really hidden behind the scenes at The Salisbury Museum? 👀 Join our expert guides for an exclusive peek... Saturday 4th May, 2.30pm Members £15 | Non-members £18 Book now → salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/beh...

🚨 TOMORROW! Build YOUR own community museum 🏛️✨ Be the curator—design a display, share an object & tell your story 🎨 📅 Tue 31 March | ⏰ 10–4 📍 The Salisbury Museum 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families welcome | Drop-in 🎟️ Included | Members FREE #DiscoveryDay #Salisbury #FamilyFun

Easter fun at Salisbury Museum! 🥚🎨 🥚 Easter Animal Trail – spot 15 animal friends & win a prize 🎨 Easter Studio Takeover – dress up, build, read & create 🏛️ Discovery Days: Build Your Museum (31 Mar), Oak Apple Day (7 Apr) All included with admission. No booking needed. salisburymuseum.org.uk

🏛️ BUILD YOUR OWN COMMUNITY MUSEUM 🏛️ Join us for Discovery Day – a hands-on celebration where YOU become the curator! Design a display, share a treasured object, tell a story, or step into the role of museum maker. 📅 Tuesday 31 March, 10am – 4pm ✨ No booking needed 🎟️ Included in museum admission

An evening of folk magic awaits! Thursday 26 March, 6.30pm Including: 🎸 Maerefolk – four-piece harmonies, guitar, fiddle & bass 🎤 Charles Allison – melodeon & fingerstyle guitar 📖 Paul Butler – storytelling from our Un/Common People exhibition Tickets:Members £12 | Non-members £15 Book via website

Celebrating International Women's Day! Meet Millicent Fawcett (1847-1929), local suffragist and leader of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies, who fought tirelessly for women's right to vote. Millicent was also a passionate advocate for women's health and human rights.

Don’t miss Mini Monday – TOMORROW! Join us for Mini Mondays: Folk Story-Crafting and step into the magical world of Wessex folklore! Little artists (ages 2–5) will create: 🎭 Highwaywoman masks 🧚 Lollipop-stick fairies 🌸 Paper flowers 🐛 Spiral giant maggots Included in museum admission, members free.

Behind the Scenes Tour TOMORROW, Saturday 7th March, at 2.30pm 🔍 A few places are still available! Hidden treasures, untold stories, and fascinating pieces – all waiting to be explored.📜🏺⚒🪙 🎟️ Book on our website or at reception 📍 Includes full gallery access 🪙 Members £15, non-members £18

Happy World Book Day from Salisbury Museum! 📖 Books are gateways to discovery – and our bookshop is bursting with them! Whether you're a young explorer, history buff or just a curious mind, we've got the perfect read for you. Visit us today and find your next favourite read. Open 10-5, every day.

Join us for Mini Mondays: Folk Story-Crafting Step into the world of Wessex folklore and get creative! Little artists (ages 2–5) will make: 🎭 Highway-woman's masks 🧚 Lollipop-stick fairies 🌸 Paper flowers 🐛 Spiral giant maggots 🎟 Included with museum admission

🎨 Calling all Landscape Artists! Entries are now open for The Landscape Open 2026. This is your chance to: 🏛️ Show your work at Salisbury Museum 🏆 Win a fully funded solo show 👀 Get your art seen by collectors and art lovers Find out more and submit your work here: artopps.co.uk/opportunitie...

Join us for an evening of folk music and traditional storytelling 🗓 26 March 2026, 6:30pm 🎻 Folk music from Maerefolk and Charles Allison, with storytelling by Paul Butler. 🤝 In association with Salisbury Folk Club. 🎟 Tickets: Members £12, Non-members £15 🔗 Book & details: Salisbury Museum website

Yesterday, Mrs Barnes, along with her Bourne View companions, visited us to see her great-grandmother Harriet Dowdell's patchwork quilt. The quilt is made from everyday fabrics dating back to the 1830’s. Now it's a treasured part of our social history collection, kindly donated by Mrs Barnes. 🧵

TALK: Un/Common People: Folk Culture in Wessex 📅 Wednesday 25 February 2026, 1.30pm 📍 The Salisbury Museum 🎟 Members £12 | Non-members £15 Find out more details and book via the museum website. www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

🎉 Salisbury Museum has renewed its Full UK Museum Accreditation from Arts Council England! This national quality standard recognises our commitment to professional collections care, transparent governance, quality visitor experiences, and community engagement.

Exciting news! 🎨 For the first time in 200 years, John Constable’s 'A View of Salisbury from Harnham' will go on public display at The Salisbury Museum. It is on long term loan from a private collection and will be displayed from June 2026, marking the artist’s 250th anniversary.

We loved attending the preview of Youthquake:1960s at @blandford_fashion on Friday! Part of the Fashioning Our Future project, the exhibition showcases 1960s boutique style and homemade garments selected and interpreted by students from Arts University Bournemouth & local Sixth Forms. Opens today!

🐉 Something monstrous is coming tomorrow! From towering giants and colossal worms to eerie beasts and playful faeries, British folklore is packed with magical creatures. Get creative and design your own folk monster inspired by our Un/Common People exhibition. 🎟 Incl. with museum admission

🐉 Join us this half term for a monstrously good time! From giants and gargantuan worms to ghostly beasts and mischievous faeries, British folk culture is alive with mythical creatures. Let your imagination run wild as you design your very own folk monster. Perfect for families Included in admission

🐞 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

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.

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