Un/Common People is on display at Museum & Art Swindon until 8 March 25. The exhibition celebrate Wessex’s rich folk art and seasonal customs.
Wessex Museums joins the International Carbon Literacy Action Day, a global event for climate education and action.
Hardy’s Wessex exhibition returns for a tour at Museum & Art Swindon.
The first talk is now available online. Hear from John Wood, discussing Lessons from Opening a Museum with Limited Funds.
Fashioning Our World project shortlisted for the Museum Associations Museums Change Lives Award.
In November 2024, Wessex Museums will launch a major touring exhibition Un/Common People: Folk Culture in Wessex.
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!