What the heck is a lek?
Males great bustards perform spectacular courtship displays, gathering at a ‘lek’ or small display ground to try to impress the females.
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Wessex Museums is a thriving partnership of museums across Dorset and Wiltshire – Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, Lydiard House Museum, Poole Museum, STEAM – the Museum of the Great Western Railway, Museum & Art Swindon, The Salisbury Museum and Wiltshire Museum.
Our purpose is to build resilience and relevance of the museums in our partnership and across the region. Our mission is to connect, inspire and add value to people’s lives. Through our website we share learning, resources and inspiration across the wider museums and arts sector.
Wessex Museums announces new Partnership Manager – Hannah Baker – who has a wealth of experience in the cultural and charitable sectors.
Elisabeth Frink: A View from Within at The Salisbury Museum, offers a rare glimpse into the artistic and personal life of esteemed sculptor and artist, Dame Elisabeth Frink. Opening on 24 May 2025, the exhibition features around 80 works.
Wessex Museums is seeking a Marketing & Digital Lead who will be responsible for planning and delivery of the marketing, communications and digital strategy. Closing date 9 June 2025.
Males great bustards perform spectacular courtship displays, gathering at a ‘lek’ or small display ground to try to impress the females.
The great bustard has a dignified slow walk but tends to run when disturbed, rather than fly.
The hen-bird on display at The Salisbury Museum was one of the last great bustards to be eaten in the town!