Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum in , The Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum is a museum located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. It is housed in the King's ...

Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum

Museum type :

Historical Museum

Established in :

1860

Holidays :

Sunday

Visiting Hours :

10.00 to 17.00

Contact No :

+ 44 (0)1722 332151

Location :

, United Kingdom

Display Objects :

Stonehenge & Prehistory
Romans & Saxons
Medieval Salisbury
Pitt Rivers Collection
Glass and Ceramics
Art Collection
Costume
Social History

Description :

The Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum is a museum located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. It is housed in the King's House, a Grade I listed building which was built in the 1630s as a retirement home for the Bishop of Salisbury. The museum, which has been open since 1978, is dedicated to preserving and displaying the history and culture of the Salisbury and South Wiltshire area.

The museum's permanent collections include objects from the Neolithic to the 20th century, including local archaeology, fine art, decorative arts and ancient coins. It also features a variety of temporary exhibitions and events throughout the year, such as talks, lectures and workshops. In addition, the museum has a research library, which includes archives of local newspapers and magazines, and a range of educational resources for school groups. The museum also offers a range of activities for families, such as events, trails and puzzles.