We are an independent charity telling Wiltshire's Story and caring for Nationally important collections

Gold from the Time of Stonehenge

Our award-winning displays feature spectacular treasures dating to the time of Stonehenge and worn by people who worshiped inside the stone circle.

Telling Wiltshire’s Story

500,000 years of Wiltshire’s story told in our £750,000 gallery featuring high quality graphics and leading-edge reconstructions.

Lots for children too

Follow Archie and Ollie on a gallery trail, build Stonehenge, examine the evidence under a microscope and try on Bronze Age clothes.

"A must-see before visiting Stonehenge or Avebury"

We are one of Tripadvisor's top-rated attractions in Wiltshire. Other comments from visitors include “You haven't really seen Prehistoric Wiltshire till you've seen this!” and “Breathes life into Stonehenge”

Something for everyone

We have fascinating displays telling Wiltshire's story, including Roman treasure, the Story of Devizes and our new Saxon Gallery features the Making of the Kingdom of Wessex.

Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society

About us

We are an independent charity, with net public funding of £670 towards our running costs. The Museum is run by the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society and is supported by admissions, retail, events and the generosity of our members, present and past.

What our Visitors say

Exhibitions - now and next ...

A watercolour view of the front of the Assize Court building, with flags and banners. People are approaching the entrance using the steps and the sloping entrance.

Assizes for Devizes Ideas Exhibition

7th September 2024 - 21st September 2024

The Assizes for Devizes project will transform the derelict Assize Court into the new home of the Wiltshire Museum and a vibrant community space. Explore this exciting project through our…

Person digging with a spade with the barbed-wire topped prison wall in the background. (c) Wessex Archaeology

Digging for Erlestoke

2nd October 2024 - 30th November 2024

Digging for Erlestoke is a community archaeology project with a difference, and the people at the heart of this project are men from HMP Erlestoke, a  category C prison in…

Oexmann Art Award Competition and Exhibition 2024

23rd September 2024 - 14th October 2024
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Born in or living in Wiltshire?  Then why not enter the Oexmann Art Competition - entries welcome from all ages and prizes awarded. The object of the competition is to…

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Awarded Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019

Latest News

Planning application to be submitted to revitalise Devizes Assize Court

13th August 2024

EMBARGO UNTIL 13TH AUGUST 2024Planning application to be submitted for the revitalisation of the Devizes Assize Court as a new home for the Wiltshire Museum

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New addition to the Assizes for Devizes Team

8th May 2024

Friday’s role within the team is to assist the Assizes for Devizes team in the development and delivery of project activities, including online and in-person

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About our museum

Britain’s best Bronze Age archaeology collection featuring gold from the time of Stonehenge. Award-winning displays. Child-friendly.

Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society
41 Long Street, Devizes, SN10 1NS
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01380 727369
Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England no. 3885649.
Registered Charity No. 1080096
Vat Reg No: 140 2791 91

The development of this website was made possible by a legacy from Mr Philip Taverner who, as Marketing Director at the Times, pioneered the Tutankhamun exhibition at the British Museum in 1972.



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