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Salisbury Museums and Salisbury Art Galleries
(Salisbury, Wiltshire, England)



There is a magnificent selection of museums and art galleries in and around Salisbury, with local city museums and art galleries including probably some of the best historic collections in the Salisbury area. Exhibitions in Salisbury range from large to small, local to international and many are located in beautiful Salisbury buildings, right in the heart of this beautiful city.

Salisbury Museums: Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum - The King's House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EN, England
Tel: +44 (0)1722 332151
The Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum, situated in the Salisbury Cathedral Close in the heart of Salisbury, is one of the most popular museums in Wiltshire. Attractions at the Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum include an award-winning, redesigned Stonehenge gallery, the Monkton Deverill gold torc, paintings - including some excellent watercolours by Turner, the famous Warminster Jewel, displays of pottery, porcelain and Wedgwood, and many other important and interesting historic and archaeologic collections. The Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum has been designated as a museum of national importance.
Museum open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00
Museum admission: charge, discount available for children and families, children under 5 years old are free




Salisbury Museums: The Wardrobe Military Museum - 58 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EX, England
Tel: +44 (0)1722 419419
The Wardrobe Military Museum, often known simply as 'The Wardrobe', is situated next to the stunning Salisbury Cathedral and this building houses the museum of the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment. This historic building dates back to the mid-13th century and became known as 'The Wardrobe' as it was regularly used as a clothing store by Salisbury bishops in the 14th century. The museum has many fascinating exhibits, include displays about the history, training and lifestyle of the Royal Berkshire Regiment, the Wiltshire Regiment and the Duke of Edinburgh's Royal Regiment. Other attractions at Salisbury's Wardrobe include large, landscaped gardens, which lead down to the nearby River Avon, and a highly-acclaimed restaurant in the 16th-century coach house.
Museum open: February to December, daily - 10:00 to 17:00, April to October, daily - 10:00 yo 17:00, February, March, November and December, Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Museum admission: charge, discount available for children and families

Salisbury Museums: Mompesson House - The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EL, England
Tel: +44 (0)1722 335659
Mompesson House, owned by the National Trust, is over 300 years old and can be found in Salisbury's famous Cathedral Close. This historic building is an excellent example of Queen Anne architecture and attractions include an elegant interior, period features and plasterwork, an impressive oak staircase, and a number of splendid paintings. Other attractions at Salisbury's Mompesson House include antique furniture, a walled garden area and a popular tea room. Mompesson House is famous in Salisbury for appearing in the award-winning Lane Austen film 'Sense and Sensibility'.
Museum open: April to October, Saturday to Wednesday - 11:00 to 17:00
Museum admission: charge, discount available for children and families

Salisbury Museums: The Medieval Hall - Cathedral Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EY, England
Tel: +44 (0)1722 412472
Salisbury's Medieval Hall is situated in Cathedral Close, close to Salisbury Cathedral. This magnificent 13th-century banqueting hall features a museum area, with information about the history and construction of Salisbury's Medieval Hall, including a 30-minute film about Salisbury through the ages.
Museum open: daily, April to September - 11:00 to 18:00
Museum admission: free

Salisbury Museums: Wilton Carpet Factory - The Original Weaving Works, King Street, Salisbury, Wilton, Wiltshire, SP2 OAY, England
Tel: +44 (0)1722 744919
The Wilton Carpet Factory is situated on the outskirts of Salisbury, close to Wilton House. There are a number of interesting exhibits and displays about the 300 years of Wilton and Axminster carpet making at the Wilton Carpet Factory. Attractions at the Wilton Carpet Factory, nearby central Salisbury, include the 18th-century courtyard, regular handweaving demonstrations, guided tours, and the Wilton Town Museum, with interesting information about the 1000-year history of Wilton.
Museum open: Monday to Saturday - 09:30 to 17:30, Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00
Museum admission: charge, discount available for senior citizens, children and families

Salisbury Museums: Salisbury Arts Centre - Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UT, England
Tel: +44 (0)1722 321744
The Salisbury Arts Centre is a popular attraction in the Salisbury area and was built around 30 years ago. With regular theatrical performances, dance, music, family shows, workshops and art exhibits in the gallery area, the Salisbury Arts Centre also features a number of demonstrations throughout the year.
Museum open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:30

Other art galleries nearby Salisbury include:

• Victoria Art Gallery - Bridge Street, Bath, North-East Somerset, England, BA2 4AT
• Holburne Museum of Art - Great Pulteney Street, Bath, North-East Somerset, England, BA2 4DB
• St. James' Art Gallery - St. Margaret's Buildings, Brock Street, Bath, North-East Somerset, England, BA1 2LP
• Beaux Arts Gallery - 12 to 13 York Street, Bath, North-East Somerset, England, BA1 1NG
• Six Chapel Row Art Gallery - 6 Chapel Row, Bath, North-East Somerset, England, BA1 1HN
• Rostra Art Gallery - 5 George Street, Bath, North-East Somerset, England, BA1 2EH
• Hotbath Art Gallery - City of Bath College, Hot Bath Street, Bath, North-East Somerset, England, BA1 1UP
• Atrium Art Gallery - The Podium, Northgate Street, Bath, North-East Somerset, England, BA1 5AS
• Adam Art Gallery - 13 John Street, Bath, North-East Somerset, England, BA1 2JL
• The Edwin Young Collection Art Gallery - Salisbury Library and Galleries, Market Place, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1BL, England

Other museums nearby Salisbury include:

• North Somerset Museum - Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1PR, Somerset, England
• The Edward Jenner Museum - Church Lane, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BH, England
• Malmesbury Athelstan Museum - Town Hall, Cross Hayes, Malmesbury, SN16 9BZ, England
• Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre - Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HF, England
• Crocklade Museum - 16 Calcutt Street, Cricklade, Wiltshire, SN6 6DD, England
• Purton Museum - 1 High Street, Purton, Wiltshire, SN5 4AA, England
• Fox Talbot Museum - Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2LG, England
• Lacock Museum of Agriculture and Rural Life - Wiltshire College Lackham, Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2NY, England
• Pewsey Heritage Centre - Whatleys Old Foundry, Avonside, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5AF, England
• Kennet and Avon Canal Museum - Canal Centre, Couch Lane, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1EB, England
• Wiltshire Heritage Museum - 41 Long Street, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1NS, England
• Market Lavington Museum - Church Street, Market Lavington, Wiltshire, England
• Redcoats in the Wardrobe Museum - 58 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EX, England
• Bradford on Avon Museum - Bridge Street, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1BY, England
• Mere Museum - Public Library, Museum and Information Centre, Barton Lane, Mere, Wiltshire, BA12 6JA, England
• Wilton Town Museum and Wilton Carpet Factory Museum - Kingsway, Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 OAY, England
• John Creasey Museum and The Creasey Collection of Contemporary Art - Market Place, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1BL, England
• Warminster Dewey Museum - Public Library, Three Horseshoes Walk, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9BT, England
• Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum - The King's House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EN, England
• Fleet Air Arm Museum - RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT, England
• Bristol Industrial Museum - Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RN, England
• Helicopter Museum - Weston Heliport, Locking Moor Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 8PP, England
• Blasie Castle House Museum - Henbury Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7QS, England

 
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