Exhibitions

In addition to each of our partner museums‘ individual exhibitions and events, we are developing exciting joint programmes that unite the museums and reach out to more diverse audiences.

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A celebration of the vibrant folk art and seasonal customs from across the region, past and present.
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The largest collection of Thomas Hardy objects ever displayed at one time.
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Children and young people speak out about the environment and climate emergency.
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Contemporary artist, Ann-Marie James, created a series of stunning artworks inspired by objects in our museums.
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Once collector's curiosities, now endangered species.
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Sawfish are also called carpenter sharks...but they are rays, not sharks!

There’s also a species called a sawshark, but that’s, well, a shark!

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.

Road Runner!

The great bustard has a dignified slow walk but tends to run when disturbed, rather than fly.

Belly Buster!

The hen-bird on display at The Salisbury Museum was one of the last great bustards to be eaten in the town!

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