Welcome to Wiltshire Heritage Museum

The Wiltshire Heritage Museum, together with its associated Library and Art Gallery, holds collections covering the archaeology, recent history, natural history and art of Wiltshire. The Bronze Age collections are the finest in the country, including many discovered in the World Heritage landscapes of Avebury and Stonehenge. The collections have been Designated as being a significant part of England’s cultural heritage.

Some of the highlights of the collection can be seen in the ‘Galleries’ link above. Our 'Collections' database is being regularly updated with newly documented objects and digital images.

Details of when we are open, how to get here and what we can offer our visitors are available through the links at the top of the page. There are also pages on the events we are holding and all the latest news. Information about our well-stocked research library (open to the public), Education Service, Finds Liaison Officer, the Archaeology Field Group and volunteering opportunities can be found in ‘Services’.

The Museum and Library are owned and operated by the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society (WANHS), a registered charity founded in 1853. Funding comes primarily from private sources, but also through annual grants from Wiltshire County Council, Kennet District Council, Devizes Town Council and parish councils, as well as other sources for specific projects.

The Society has dedicated itself to preserving the rich archaeological and historical treasures and records of Wiltshire, including the World Heritage Site of Avebury and Stonehenge. It aims to foster interest in the areas covered by the collection, and to explore, research and publish information on these subjects for the education and benefit of the public. Membership of the Society is open to anyone with an interest in these subjects. For further information on membership of the Society, including benefits, click here.

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