What's On

Wiltshire Heritage Museum runs a large number of events, exhibitions and activities both for the general public and members of the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society. The current events programme, in date order, is listed below. Further details of each event can be found by clicking the 'read more ...' link.

If you wish to view events by category click the relevant item in the column to the left.

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EXHIBITION: Inspired by Stonehenge
Saturday, 16 May, 2009
Inspired by Stonehenge focuses on the changing ways the monument has inspired and been experienced by visitors throughout the past two centuries. Guest curator, well-known archaeologist and broadcast...
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LUNCHTIME TALK: Cheesecakes from Wiltshire and Devizes
1:00 pm, Wednesday, 08 July, 2009
by Dave Buxton.
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YOUNG WANHS
10:15 am, Saturday, 11 July, 2009
Activities for children aged 7 - 14 interested in archaeology, history and natural history.
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Devizes Food Festival - Sugarcraft demonstration
2:00 pm, Sunday, 12 July, 2009
On Sunday 12 July, Jamie Barnett will be demonstrating some of the many aspects of sugar and chocolate craft, and visitors will be able to help in creating a profiterole tower!
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LECTURE: Souvenirs of Stonehenge - the good, the bad and the ugly
2:30 pm, Saturday, 18 July, 2009
by JULIAN RICHARDS. A special lecture linked to the 'Inspired by Stonehenge' exhibition at the Museum with an opportunity to view the exhibition and meet Julian. Tickets can be booked on-line.
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OUTING: Fyfield and Overton Downs: A Walk Through a World Heritage Landscape
10:00 am, Saturday, 25 July, 2009
Two guided walks led by Professor Peter Fowler. For adults only on Saturday 25 July but aimed especially at children on Sunday 26 July.
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OUTING: Fyfield and Overton Downs: A Walk Through a World Heritage Landscape
10:15 am, Sunday, 26 July, 2009
A guided walk for children (and accompanying adults) led by Professor Peter Fowler on Sunday 26 July.
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OUTING: Iron Acton and Acton Court: FULLY BOOKED
9:00 am, Tuesday, 28 July, 2009
An all day coach outing to Acton Court the home of the Poyntz family, who were distantly related to the Tudors.
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EXHIBITION: Seeking Roman Calne
10:00 am, Wednesday, 29 July, 2009
A series of events taking place at Calne Heritage Centre from Wednesday 29 July to Saturday 1 August.
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FAMILY DAY - Stonehenge
11:00 am, Sunday, 02 August, 2009
Stonehenge themed activities for all the family, part of the Festival of Archaeology.
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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES: for Under 8s
11:00 am, Tuesday, 04 August, 2009
Art and craft based activities for Under 8s.
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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES: Over 8s
11:00 am, Wednesday, 05 August, 2009
Art and craft based workshops.
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Young WANHS
10:15 am, Saturday, 08 August, 2009
Activities for 7-14 year olds interested in archaeology, history and natural history.
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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES: for Under 8s
11:00 am, Tuesday, 11 August, 2009
Art and craft based workshops.
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LUNCHTIME TALK: Glimpses of Korea
1:00 pm, Wednesday, 12 August, 2009
An illustrated talk by Edith Pickering, OBE
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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES: Over 8s
11:00 am, Thursday, 13 August, 2009
Art and craft workshops.
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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES: for Under 8s
11:00 am, Tuesday, 25 August, 2009
Art and craft based workshops.
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OUTING: Buckingham Palace and Clarence House
8:00 am, Wednesday, 26 August, 2009
An all day outing to Buckingham Palace and either the Royal Mews and the Queen's Gallery or Clarence House.
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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES: Over 8s
11:00 am, Wednesday, 26 August, 2009
Art and craft workshops.
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BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY OPENING AND FILM SHOW
10:00 am, Monday, 31 August, 2009
FREE entry to the Museum today. Open 10am to 5pm. Local films will shown by the Devizes & District Cine & Video Club in our Lecture Hall.
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VISIT TO SICILY
Saturday, 26 September, 2009
An 8-day visit (from 26 September to 3 October 2009) to see the historic architecture, art and archaeology of Sicily.
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OUTING: To the new Darwin Centre, Natural History Museum, London
8:00 am, Tuesday, 03 November, 2009
An all day outing, by coach, to visit the new Darwin Centre opening at the Natural History Museum in the autumn.
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INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY SYMPOSIUM 2009
9:30 am, Saturday, 07 November, 2009
Come along and find out more about the industrial archaeology of this rural county at this one day Symposium.
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FUNDRAISING LECTURE: Henry VIII
2:30 pm, Saturday, 21 November, 2009
To be given by Dr David Starkey.
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