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Salisbury Museum is based in the King’s House, a grade I listed building located opposite Salisbury Cathedral. We have a small but friendly staff, supported by over 200 volunteers. We offer a variety of services, including the opportunity to hire this unique location for corporate events and activities.

The King’s House

The Salisbury Museum is housed in the King’s House, a fine Grade I listed building, dating back to the early 13th century.

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Wessex Museum Partnership

Seven museums working together to tell the amazing story of Dorset and Wiltshire.

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The Wessex Gallery

In June 2012 the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) awarded Salisbury Museum a grant of nearly £1.8 million towards the development of the new Wessex Gallery of archaeology.

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The Team

There is a small but friendly staff supported by volunteers largely drawn from the 2,200 strong museum membership.

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Services

We offer most of the services that you might expect from a leading museum. Please remember that the museum has a small staff and it can be busy.

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Museum History

Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum was founded by Dr Richard Fowler in 1860 and was for many years located in St Ann’s Street in the city.

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Venue Hire

The King’s House is a unique and atmospheric medieval building opposite Salisbury Cathedral.

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About The Museum

Salisbury Museum is situated in the glorious setting of Cathedral Close. The museum is home to archaeological collections of national importance.

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Social History

Of particular significance in the collection are the relics of the ancient guilds of Salisbury.

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