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Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum
Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum focuses on the archaeology and ancient history of the area inside a magnificent Grade 1 listed building, the home of the award-winning Stonehenge gallery, the Monkton Deverill gold torc and the now-famous Warminster Jewel.
Other displays include Early Man, the Romans and Saxons, the history of Old Sarum and Salisbury, the Pitt Rivers collection, pottery, porcelain and Wedgwood in 17th-century rooms, a pre-NHS surgery, costume, lace and embroidery. There are also plenty of pictures, including Turner watercolours.
Aside from the excellent permanent displays, the Museum regularly stages temporary exhibitions.
Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum Information
When: Daily; not Sun
Where: Salisbury
Cost: £5; concessions £3.50; children £2; under 5s free; family ticket (2 adults/3 children) £11
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
Address: The King's House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EN
Hotels near Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum
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