About

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.

Wessex Museum Partnership

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

The Wessex Gallery

In June 2012 the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) awarded Salisbury Museum a grant of nearly ÂŁ1.8 million towards the development of the new Wessex Gallery of archaeology.

The Team

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

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.

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.

Venue Hire

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

About The Museum

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

Contact Us
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Latest News

Recruiting: Project Assistant
Temporary Closure of The King’s Room – Tuesday 5th November
Be Part of our 1980s Exhibition!
New Galleries Now Open!
New Galleries Opening Date Announced!
Become a Trustee and help shape the future of The Salisbury Museum
Past Forward Begins
Cultural Strategy Consultation
Temporary Changes to Enquiries Service
Salisbury Museum – a VisitEngland Hidden Gem.
Heritage Fund Success!
Changing Places, Common Ground – An Intergenerational Oral Histories Project
Salisbury Museum on Bookshop.org

See Also

What's On
Festival of Archaeology
Festival of Archaeology, 26~27 July 2025
July 26, 2025
Latest News
Recruiting: Project Assistant
October 30, 2024
Collections
Social History

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

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