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.

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EXHIBITION: Landscape with Stones: paintings and woodcuts by Nick Schlee
Saturday, 14 January, 2012
An exhibition of oil paintings and woodcuts by British landscape artist Nick Schlee, focusing on Avebury and the Ridgeway.
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EXHIBITION: Detecting Wiltshire's Past
10:00 am, Saturday, 28 January, 2012
Finds by the Trowbridge Metal Detecting Club, recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
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EVENING LECTURE SERIES: Britain's Cold War: A Disappearing Legacy
7:00 pm, Wednesday, 18 April, 2012
A 6-week lecture course (plus outings) exploring the continuing legacy of the Cold War.
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EXHIBITION: The Story of Devizes
10:00 am, Saturday, 28 April, 2012
Devizes is a busy market town at the heart of Wiltshire. This exhibition tells the story of the town's history and development, using objects from the Museums collections.
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NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: For Kids Only
7:30 pm, Friday, 18 May, 2012
A spooky evening run by John Girvan. Explore the Museum in the dark with mysterious stories and weird objects. What happens here after all the curators have gone home!? Remember to bring a torch. ...
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MAY GUIDED WALK: Alton Barnes and Alton Priors
6:30 pm, Wednesday, 23 May, 2012
"A tale of two villages" guided tours of Alton Barnes and Alton Priors by Local Historian David Carson, throughout the summer.
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DEVIZES LECTURE SERIES: Devizes before the Town: The Roundway Warrior, Roman Villa and Saxon Princess
7:30 pm, Thursday, 24 May, 2012
by David Dawson, Director, Wiltshire Heritage Museum. The town of Devizes grew up around the Norman castle. But Devizes has a fascinating history stretching back into the time of Avebury and ...
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SPRING SALE: raising funds for the Museum
10:00 am, Saturday, 26 May, 2012
Books, bric-a-brac, plants, presents, tombola, refreshments.
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EVENING WALKS AMONGST THE STONES AT STONEHENGE - 31 May
7:45 pm, Thursday, 31 May, 2012
An opportunity to get close to the stones and learn more about the monument and the surrounding landscape.
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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN: Medieval Devizes
11:00 am, Wednesday, 06 June, 2012
Activities inspired by our Story of Devizes exhibition. Come along and make Castle cutouts, medieval seals, swords and shields ...
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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN: Medieval Devizes
11:00 am, Thursday, 07 June, 2012
Design and constuct a Norman castle model.
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COACH OUTING: Savill Gardens and Strawberry Hill House
8:30 am, Tuesday, 12 June, 2012
An all day outing to one of Britain's greatest ornamental gardens and then to the Georgian Gothic 'castle' created by Horace Walpole.
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LUNCHTIME TALK: Devizes in World War II
1:00 pm, Wednesday, 13 June, 2012
Dad’s Army, ARP wardens and evacuees - this is the picture of the Home Front in World War II. But how did the war impact on the town?
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JUNE GUIDED WALK: Alton Barnes and Alton Priors
6:30 pm, Wednesday, 27 June, 2012
"A tale of two villages" guided tours of Alton Barnes and Alton Priors by Local Historian David Carson, throughout the summer.
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COACH OUTING: Gold - Power and Allure: 4500 years of gold treasures from across Britain
8:30 am, Tuesday, 03 July, 2012
Coach outing to the exhibition at Goldsmiths' Hall, London.
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DEVIZES LECTURE SERIES: The Siege of Devizes and the Battle of Roundway Down
7:30 pm, Thursday, 12 July, 2012
by Robin Hodges. This talk will unfold a story of intrigue, secret agents, cowardice and incredible bravery in 17th century Devizes.
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FAMILY DAY: Civil War
11:00 am, Sunday, 15 July, 2012
Celebrate the Festival of British Archaeology. Fun craft and archaeological activities for all the family.
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JULY GUIDED WALK: Alton Barnes and Alton Priors
6:30 pm, Wednesday, 25 July, 2012
"A tale of two villages" guided tours of Alton Barnes and Alton Priors by Local Historian David Carson, throughout the summer.
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DEVIZES LECTURE SERIES: The Medieval Beginnings of Devizes: Demolishing a Myth
7:30 pm, Thursday, 26 July, 2012
by Tim Tatton Brown. In this talk, Tim will look again at the medieval beginnings of Devizes.
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COACH OUTING: Down Farm and Milton Abbas abbey
8:30 am, Tuesday, 07 August, 2012
An all day coach outing to visit Dr Martin Green's farm on Cranborne Chase, visit his museum and see the archaeological monuments close to his farm. After a stop in Blandford Forum for lunch their wi...
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DEVIZES LECTURE SERIES: Devizes Carnival - 100 years of Tradition
7:30 pm, Wednesday, 22 August, 2012
by Dave Buxton. 2012 is the 100th year of Devizes Carnival. Dave will trace the history of the Carnival from its beginnings as a fundraiser for Devizes Hospital to the major event that it has...
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EVENING WALK AMONGST THE STONES AT STONEHENGE - 23 August
7:30 pm, Thursday, 23 August, 2012
An opportunity to get close to the stones and learn more about the monument and the surrounding landscape.
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Devizes Carnival Annual August Bank Holiday Film Show
10:30 am, Monday, 27 August, 2012
The Devizes Video Club and Wiltshire Heritage Museum are putting on a one day special programme of cine films that are 40 and more years old.
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VISIT: IRELAND'S ARCHAEOLOGY
Friday, 07 September, 2012
A chance to visit some of Ireland's most important archaeological sites in Dublin and the surrounding area - ranging from the Neolithic tomb complexes of Newgrange, through medieval religious sites ...
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