#WessexMuseums
March 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
See the latest additions to our Collections Showcase and discover their links to the region.

#WessexMuseums #Museum #Collections #Wessex #Wiltshire #Dorset
January 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
(short delay, eating…) Then to @DorsetMuseum, where I flexed my @WiltshireMuseum membership in the @WessexMuseums partnership, thank you very much.

I appreciated the visual links between the geological map in the Natural History gallery and one of the paintings on the wall…
November 16, 2024 at 10:17 AM
It looks amazing! 😊Thank you for all your work.

The conservation has been funded by @ace_national through our @WessexMuseums National Portfolio Organisation.

@ace_southwest
November 21, 2024 at 3:53 AM
Virtual Wessex Museums – unlocking a Wealth of Knowledge
We are looking for open source system to bring together digital collections of the four @WessexMuseums. Planned withfFAIR principles, the AHRC TaNC (@nat_collection) and @CollectionTrust.
November 21, 2024 at 3:28 AM
Our museum youth panel's podcast has had over 150 downloads! Thanks to everyone who has listened already.

Click here to listen to the group delve into some of our county's weird and wonderful tales 👇

@kidsinmuseums @WessexMuseums
November 21, 2024 at 3:28 AM
It's #MuseumWeek! Day 2 celebrates Creators #CreatorsMW. Here are 6 Devizes @cubscouts and @UKScouting being creative in our @WessexMuseums Wildlife in the Red project - exploring the Environment and our Natural History collections.
November 21, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Happy (almost) long weekend! Great excuse to explore Dorset & Wiltshire as part of our @WessexMuseums exhibition - #HardysWessex.
A major exhibition on Thomas Hardy happening simultaneously across 4 museums - @DorsetMuseum @PooleMuseum @SalisburyMuseum.
November 21, 2024 at 3:16 AM
We're in the news! 😊

Do come and explore our #HardysWessex exhibition, which spans across Wiltshire and Dorset. On from 28th May - 30th October.

@WessexMuseums @DorsetMuseum @PooleMuseum @SalisburyMuseum
November 21, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Today is #InternationalMuseumsDay On @BBCWiltshire just before 11 to talk about Museums in Wiltshire - @MuseumsInWilts and our Hardy's Wessex exhibition with our @WessexMuseums friends - open soon! @SalisburyMuseum @PooleMuseum @DorsetMuseum
November 21, 2024 at 3:10 AM
Book now and save! Tickets now on sale online for our #HardysWessex exhibition.

Book before May 27th to get your tickets at our current rate. Our prices will be changing on Sat 28th.

Includes entry to the whole museum.👇

@WessexMuseums
November 21, 2024 at 3:09 AM
Catch up on last night's talk on the way that @EH_Stonehenge has inspired artists and writers. With our @WessexMuseums Hardy exhibition curator @StillHattie , @roseferraby and @jeremydeller . Fascinating discussion ...
November 21, 2024 at 3:09 AM
During #AutismAcceptanceMonth, Museum Assistant Bethany created a sensory map for visitors.

Bethany has written a blog discussing her research & how small changes can make a big difference.

Please do check it out!➡️

@AutisminMuseums @WessexMuseums
November 21, 2024 at 3:08 AM
STOP PRESS: Project Curator Jennifer Wexler joins Neil Wilkin to talk about staging the World of Stonehenge exhibition on now @BritishMuseum. Proud to be a major lender, along with @SalisburyMuseum and @DorsetMuseum, @WessexMuseums friends.
November 21, 2024 at 2:57 AM
Can you help us reach the target for our Thomas Hardy exhibition #Crowdfunder? So close with only a few days to go!

Exhibitions will be happening in 2022 across the 4 @WessexMuseums . Featuring never-before-seen objects, documents & lots of suprises!
November 21, 2024 at 2:56 AM
Can you help support our 2022 Thomas Hardy exhibition?
Featuring Tess of the D’urbervilles, Far from the Madding Crowd, and a few other surprises!

Less than a week to go on @WessexMuseums #Crowdfunder. Any donations would be hugely appreciated! ➡️
November 21, 2024 at 2:56 AM
👍 RT @simone_dawood: @Glyndle @WiltshireMuseum @WessexMuseums All fab … went for my birthday last Friday … and bought loads from the fantastic shop #shoplocal #museumshops
November 21, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Our @WessexMuseums Hardy exhibition and Crowdfunder is featured on the BBC website!

Crowdfunder is at

BBC News
November 21, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Today is #DigitalTakeoverDay!

We're handing over our social media accounts to our student volunteer, Olly. He'll be posting throughout the day. So do say hello & ask any questions :)

@kidsinmuseums @WessexMuseums
November 21, 2024 at 2:27 AM
We're in the news!
Great to have @wiltsgazette in for a special look at our new exhibition 'Ways of Seeing Wiltshire'.

The exhibition & rest of our galleries are open to visit today and tomorrow.

@WessexMuseums @VisitWiltshire @MuseumsInWilts
November 21, 2024 at 2:21 AM
On @BBCWiltshire at around 8.20 to talk about our re-opening next week and the other Museums in Wiltshire that are #GoodToGo! See them all at ! @VisitWiltshire @WessexMuseums
November 21, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Happy #PetDay! Where would we be without our furry friends?

Celebrating pets isn't a new thing, volunteer Tabby takes a look at some our objects through history inspired by animals.
Read her findings here👇

@WessexMuseums
November 21, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Job Alert! Work with us and @SalisburyMuseum as our @WessexMuseums Community Curator. Working to engage communities in all aspects of both museums’ work. Represent the museums in our communities and ensure we are relevant to and representative. 5 March.
November 21, 2024 at 2:15 AM
6th #Devizes Scouts & Cubs made #biodiversity journals with us this winter.
Take a look!

Watch the film with @jamesaldridge4 to make your own journal and notice new plant life this #halfterm
#almostspring

@Love_plants @WessexMuseums @UKScouting
November 21, 2024 at 2:15 AM