We still have some tickets left for our upcoming talk on Thursday evening! Join us as Dawn Champion from the British Pilgrimage Trust examines the practices of pilgrimage both past and present.
For more information & tickets, click here: salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/pilgr…

There will be a conference on the #CerneAbbas #Giant and other Wessex #HillFigures at the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery in Dorchester on 28 September 2024; for more details and how to book tickets visit dorsetmuseum.org/event/cerne-gi… other-wessex-hill-figures. #Archaeology #History #Heritage #Dorset

This week on #findsfriday a post-Medieval silver gilt jewellery fitting or devotional object, comprising two gilded and modified half-groats of Henry VIII.

The edges of the two coins are folded together to create a hollow lozenge form bead.

April's #ObjectOfTheMonth takes us back to #WartimeSwindon with this high explosive German bomb tail fin. Uncover the story behind this bomb that was dropped in 1942, a testament to the resilience of #Swindon 💣 #HistoryUnveiled

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‘Your dog is entirely dependent on you – your needs, your whims, how you are feeling. For this, he gives undying devotion. It’s an extraordinary relationship. I find it so strange that in a sense I want to distance myself a tiny bit from it when I’m doing sculpture.’ Frink (1/3)

Lydiard House Museum has reopened to the public!

Our opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00am to 4:00pm (last admission 3:30pm).

Image © Jane Gifford.
#easterbreak #familyfriendlyswindon #halfterm swindon #halfterm #Visit_Swindon #daysoutwithkids #lydiardpark

A Wiltshire Thatcher- a Photographic Journey through Victorian Wessex is now open - and there is someone we would love for you to meet!
The 'Wiltshire Thatcher' puppet, made by Trevor Sproston and commissioned by Brian Edwards is on display now.

Recently the Jurassic Swindon team from our Arts Council England funded Unlocking Collections project attended a symposium at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Which concentrated on the study of 2 ancient animal types megalosaurus & plesiosaurus. Fossils of both animals have been found in Swindon!

Lydiard House Museum reopens this Saturday with its newest exhibition, 'Lest We Forget: The Black Contribution to the World Wars in Wiltshire.'

Explore captivating artwork, including Harold Dearden's 1945 painting of Regent Circus.

#LestWeForget #WiltshireHistory

As part of our @ace_nationalfunded Unlocking Collections project ‘Out on the Town,’ our volunteers have been delving into our collections for all things theatrical! In celebration of #NationalTheatreDay2024 , we’re sharing a programme from the opening of the Wyvern Theatre in 1971

COMING SOON! NEW EXHIBITION: A Wiltshire Thatcher – a Photographic Journey through Victorian Wessex
6th April – 1st September 2024

This Week on #outofthearchive , we have a photo chosen by Eleanor- our work experience placement.
This Photo was taken in 1887 in the Market Square in Devizes. It was the celebration of Queen Victoria's 50th Jubilee!
Search our collections here at: wiltshiremuseum.org.uk/search-the-col…

Yesterday evening, Dorset Museum & Art Gallery's exhibition Elisabeth Frink: A View from Within was reviewed on BBC Radio 4 Front Row, Cultural Picks (40:15) 👉bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…
#WomensHistoryMonth #Museum #Statue #ElisabethFrink #Art ist #Art #History #Heritage #Dorset

It is a common misconception that the sculptures 'Easter Head” draw inspiration from the colossal stone heads on Easter Island. The true influence behind these artworks lies in the #Spring season and #Easter , which held special significance for Elisabeth Frink. (1/3)

1 week until Lydiard House Museum reopens!

We're looking forward to welcoming you back through the doors.

#lydiardhousemuseum #swindonmuseum #museumsinwiltshire #visit_swindon #timeforwiltshire

Image © Jane Gifford

Our first #ObjectofTheMonth is here & we’re celebrating the amazing collection of watercolours depicting Molluscs, from Charles Gore’s collection. These otherworldly paintings are a firm favourite, with the #MuseumArtSwindon team!

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Join us to explore the life, work and writing of Eric Walrond, hosted by David Dawson at Melksham Library.

Happy First Day of Spring! 💐
This image of 'The Picturesque West Country' from 1924 is getting us in the spring spirit.
This image comes from the comes from a souvenir booklet produced by the GWR to coincide with the 1924 British Empire Exhibition.

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Interested in museums? Want to take a peep beyond the usual visitor route? Book onto one of our popular Behind the Scenes tours! Our next one is Saturday April 6th, details here: salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/behin…

The fit-out of our History of Swindon galleries is progressing well. Compared to Apsley House we will have 40% more display space, as well as having a dedicated learning space, and areas for volunteers and researchers. We are so excited to reopen to the public soon.