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Museums in Wiltshire

Do you want to know more about the history of Wiltshire? Are you intrigued by our history? Then read on to discover more about some of the museums in Wiltshire…

Local history museums Salisbury Museum and Wiltshire Museum both provide an excellent insight into the rich heritage our county has to offer. Within the Salisbury Museum be sure to visit the Stonehenge Gallery and the Amesbury Archer discovered in 2002. At the Wiltshire Museum you’ll find items from the prehistoric landscapes of Avebury and Stonehenge as well as the best Bronze Age collection in the country.

Amesbury History Centre (currently closed) provides a personal tour of one of the greatest Mesolithic collections in the county and describes the story of why Stonehenge is where it is.

The Trowbridge Museum, in our county town gives an insight into the woollen industry that grew the town.

The Town Hall Museum in Royal Wootton Bassett houses many local artefacts and an annual exhibition.

The Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has displays of local history, archaeology and geology.

The Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre tells the story of the historic market town from prehistoric times until the present day.

For transport enthusiasts and young and old alike there’s STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon, the Boscombe Down Aviation Collection on the outskirts of Salisbury plus the Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum in Calne.

If your interests lie in military history then a visit to the Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum shouldn’t go a miss. On display are 2,000 objects dating from 1748 through to the current regiment.

Keen photographers should head to the Fox Talbot Museum of Photography, within the National Trust Village of Lacock where you can learn about the history of photography and photographic developments. 

Close by to Wiltshire there's the Royal Signals Museum, The Museum of Army Flying, and the Roman Baths.

Look out for events taking place in our museums throughout the year including museums at night, exhibitions and talks and lectures.

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  1. Calne Heritage Centre

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    The Calne Heritage Centre tells the story of Calne and the surrounding areas.

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    Housed in the historic Home Mills, Trowbridge Museum offers an immersive journey through over a millennium of local history. Interactive exhibits and panoramic views from the upper floors provide insights into the town's evolution and its pivotal…

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    The Museum is housed in a fine 18th century grade II listed building. The displays tell the story of the historic market town from prehistoric times to the present day.

    Chippenham Museum open: Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm
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  4. Army Flying Museum

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    Stockbridge

    Experience over 100 years of the Army in the Air. A fascinating and imaginative history of British soldiers in the air. Detailed dioramas, artefacts, trophies, trails, puzzles, games and simulators. Live Army Air Corps flying.

  5. The Pound Arts Centre

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    The Pound arts centre, run by local charity Pound Arts, is the hub of Corsham’s arts offering, with three annual seasons of professional performances, film, participatory arts events and exhibitions.

  6. Royal Signals Museum

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    BLANDFORD FORUM

    From the sudden flare of flaming torches and the menacing glint of sunlight on polished shields to the use of ever more sophisticated microcomputers and satellite communications, the story of military communications is as dramatic and exciting as…

  7. The Neeld Community & Arts Centre

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    After a refurbishment and improvement project by Chippenham Town Council in 2015, this beautiful Victorian forum has been transformed into a modern venue with comfortable tiered seating, a brand-new bar area and top-quality sound and light equipment…

  8. Museum of Computing

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    Come and see 70 years of technology from desktops, portables, laptops and Apple Macs, to games consoles, handhelds, arcade games, calculators and more...

  9. The Holburne Museum

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    Bath

    Fascinating art exhibitions in an impressively majestic setting.

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    Wilton House, home to the 18th Earl of Pembroke, provides a fascinating insight into British history. Built on the site of a 9th century nunnery, set in 21 acres of landscaped parkland with water and rose gardens beside the River Nadder.

  11. Lydiard House Swindon, Summer Country House Garden

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    Open all year round, Lydiard Park is the ancestral home of the Viscounts Bolingbroke. The Palladian house, beautiful church, walled garden and formal parkland are the stroking remains of a great country estate.

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    Arundells is the home of former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath, situated in Cathedral Close in Salisbury. Extensive personal collections of art, ceramics, political cartoons and sailing memorabilia, as well as a beautiful two-acre riverside garden.

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    The Wilton Shopping Village offers you a unique shopping experience - good value in an historic, riverside setting.

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    The Amesbury History Centre is the place to visit to find out all you need to know about the oldest continually inhabited settlement in Britain.  The centre though small is superbly laid out allowing locals and tourists alike to learn the story…

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    Town Hall Arts’ mission is to provide opportunities for people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities to be inspired by arts, culture and heritage learning from a building at the heart of its community.

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    Conveniently located just off the A303, The Brush & Broom offers a warm welcome, delicious locally sourced dishes, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Explore our on-site museum to discover the fascinating history of Hillbrush and the brush-making…

  17. Bath World Heritage Centre

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    At the Bath World Heritage Centre you can:

    - Discover what makes Bath such a unique place
    - Find out about the city’s attributes of Outstanding Universal Value: the hot springs, Roman remains, Georgian architecture, Georgian town planning, the…

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    Within England’s oldest borough sits the 12th Century Abbey which is still very much in use today.

    The Norman Abbey houses the tomb of King Athelstan and the crest of Henry VII, a specially illuminated 15th century Bible, a breathtaking Norman…

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