#wessexmuseums
March 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
See the latest additions to our Collections Showcase and discover their links to the region.

#WessexMuseums #Museum #Collections #Wessex #Wiltshire #Dorset
January 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Adding the final touches to our @WessexMuseums ‘objects on tour’: Iron Age pots excavated by Maud Cunnington - the first woman to be noted for contributing to British Archaeology.
Objects tour ‘Wessex Women’ is between @DorsetMuseum, @PooleMuseum, @SalisburyMuseum and ourselves.
November 21, 2024 at 1:15 AM
(short delay, eating…) Then to @DorsetMuseum, where I flexed my @WiltshireMuseum membership in the @WessexMuseums partnership, thank you very much.

I appreciated the visual links between the geological map in the Natural History gallery and one of the paintings on the wall…
November 16, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Our @ace_southwest funded project is 'Wealth of Knowledge: unlocking a decade of archaeological research' working with @SalisburyMuseum to integrate results of ground-breaking research in our collection management systems, culminating in a combined @WessexMuseums database.
November 21, 2024 at 1:21 AM
Join the fight for the flowers with Plantlife!

We're thrilled to be working with @Love_plants on our latest virtual @WessexMuseums exhibition - Wildlife in the Red.
Working to create new wildflower meadows - after 97% have been lost.


#wildflowerhour
November 21, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Happy @kidsinmuseums #TakeoverDay!
Today, we're sharing some of the work of our talented student volunteers.
They've been exploring our online collections and writing about the objects they've uncovered. (1/5)
@WessexMuseums
November 21, 2024 at 2:06 AM
(1/2) Today is #DigitalTakeoverDay! We'll be handing over to our newest (virtual) volunteer, Tabitha. Throughout the day she'll be sharing favourite objects + stories of Wiltshire people and places. #TakeoverDay @WessexMuseums @kidsinmuseums
November 21, 2024 at 1:35 AM
#Halfterm inspiration!
Take a look at the great work by 4th Devizes Guides & Rangers from our recent digital workshop

Then watch the film with James Aldridge: Art, Ecology & Learning to create your own biodiversity journal.

@Girlguiding
@WessexMuseums
November 21, 2024 at 2:14 AM
Dorset & Wiltshire dialect exchange!
Cottage Ware from @PooleMuseum on display with us; our Moonraker plate in the #WessexSpotlight at Poole Museum. 'Come and zee us' this Easter or anywhen. You'll find a warm welcome at @WessexMuseums #Devizes, #Dorchester, #Poole, #Salisbury
November 21, 2024 at 12:31 AM
STOP PRESS: Project Curator Jennifer Wexler joins Neil Wilkin to talk about staging the World of Stonehenge exhibition on now @BritishMuseum. Proud to be a major lender, along with @SalisburyMuseum and @DorsetMuseum, @WessexMuseums friends.
November 21, 2024 at 2:57 AM
It looks amazing! 😊Thank you for all your work.

The conservation has been funded by @ace_national through our @WessexMuseums National Portfolio Organisation.

@ace_southwest
November 21, 2024 at 3:53 AM
Virtual Wessex Museums – unlocking a Wealth of Knowledge
We are looking for open source system to bring together digital collections of the four @WessexMuseums. Planned withfFAIR principles, the AHRC TaNC (@nat_collection) and @CollectionTrust.
November 21, 2024 at 3:28 AM
Our museum youth panel's podcast has had over 150 downloads! Thanks to everyone who has listened already.

Click here to listen to the group delve into some of our county's weird and wonderful tales 👇

@kidsinmuseums @WessexMuseums
November 21, 2024 at 3:28 AM
It's #MuseumWeek! Day 2 celebrates Creators #CreatorsMW. Here are 6 Devizes @cubscouts and @UKScouting being creative in our @WessexMuseums Wildlife in the Red project - exploring the Environment and our Natural History collections.
November 21, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Happy (almost) long weekend! Great excuse to explore Dorset & Wiltshire as part of our @WessexMuseums exhibition - #HardysWessex.
A major exhibition on Thomas Hardy happening simultaneously across 4 museums - @DorsetMuseum @PooleMuseum @SalisburyMuseum.
November 21, 2024 at 3:16 AM
We're in the news! 😊

Do come and explore our #HardysWessex exhibition, which spans across Wiltshire and Dorset. On from 28th May - 30th October.

@WessexMuseums @DorsetMuseum @PooleMuseum @SalisburyMuseum
November 21, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Today is #InternationalMuseumsDay On @BBCWiltshire just before 11 to talk about Museums in Wiltshire - @MuseumsInWilts and our Hardy's Wessex exhibition with our @WessexMuseums friends - open soon! @SalisburyMuseum @PooleMuseum @DorsetMuseum
November 21, 2024 at 3:10 AM
Book now and save! Tickets now on sale online for our #HardysWessex exhibition.

Book before May 27th to get your tickets at our current rate. Our prices will be changing on Sat 28th.

Includes entry to the whole museum.👇

@WessexMuseums
November 21, 2024 at 3:09 AM
Catch up on last night's talk on the way that @EH_Stonehenge has inspired artists and writers. With our @WessexMuseums Hardy exhibition curator @StillHattie , @roseferraby and @jeremydeller . Fascinating discussion ...
November 21, 2024 at 3:09 AM
During #AutismAcceptanceMonth, Museum Assistant Bethany created a sensory map for visitors.

Bethany has written a blog discussing her research & how small changes can make a big difference.

Please do check it out!➡️

@AutisminMuseums @WessexMuseums
November 21, 2024 at 3:08 AM
Can you help us reach the target for our Thomas Hardy exhibition #Crowdfunder? So close with only a few days to go!

Exhibitions will be happening in 2022 across the 4 @WessexMuseums . Featuring never-before-seen objects, documents & lots of suprises!
November 21, 2024 at 2:56 AM
Can you help support our 2022 Thomas Hardy exhibition?
Featuring Tess of the D’urbervilles, Far from the Madding Crowd, and a few other surprises!

Less than a week to go on @WessexMuseums #Crowdfunder. Any donations would be hugely appreciated! ➡️
November 21, 2024 at 2:56 AM
👍 RT @simone_dawood: @Glyndle @WiltshireMuseum @WessexMuseums All fab … went for my birthday last Friday … and bought loads from the fantastic shop #shoplocal #museumshops
November 21, 2024 at 2:55 AM