Our trip to Salisbury Museum was brought to life by the joy and enthusiasm volunteer Kate gave to our experience. We really appreciated the effort she went to, to enhance our understanding of the exhibits and the characters of the people behind them. Thank you Kate - you’re a gem!

Even though much of the museum is currently closed for refurbishment the Wessex Gallery is open and there’s a reduced entry charge. Definitely worth visiting if you’re interested in archeology as there are some amazing exhibits like the Amesbury archer and a great collection of Neolithic finds. The Roman saucepan set and the Warminster jewel are also particularly fine. The displays are generally well laid out and labelled. I would have liked to see a small map next to each display to show where each site was though and also QR codes would be a great addition to give more information.

Visited with my parents so I got in for free with my Art Pass while they got a discounted ticket due to part of the museum being closed. I loved getting to see the Amesbury Archer and thought the archaeology collection was very well displayed with not too much text to read and helpful timelines to put things in perspective. The lady in the shop was very friendly and welcoming despite the cold weather and the museum was very easy to find just across from the cathedral.

Hiding in plain site opposite the Cathedral is the highly interesting Salisbury Museum. The museum itself is a Grade I listed building visited by King James in the 17th century. It is not so busy at the moment due to renovations and some exhibits are closed. That said what remains is very interesting and at the bargain price of £4.50 entrance fee (once renovations are completed scheduled for end of May 2024, the price reverts to £9) and still a bargain. The highlight was the archeological exhibits which includes skeletons several centuries old including the Amesbury Archer. This is a great place to spend a couple of hours.

This museum is truly awe-inspiring with its vast array of exhibits. It is home to some of the world's most ancient artifacts. The volunteers, namely Nigel and Rob, were well-informed and offered comprehensive insights into the collections. It is highly recommended to visit this museum following your trip to the cathedral.

Due to renovations they only has the ground floor open, but they reduced the entrance fee, seems fair. The ground floor cover a selection of paintings of interesting/historic people and the time before the start of 100 BCE - so you get everything mammoth bones, to stone age, iron age and romans in the Salisbury area... Everything is very well laid out and documented and moves in a logical order. Very educational and interesting.

A tremendous, newly refurbished museum with fascinating and detailed exhibits throughout. As a visitor, you are shown the history of Salisbury and the surrounding area from 3000 B.C right through to the present day, ensuring there’s something of interest for everyone. A worthwhile activity for anyone visiting the Close.

This is a really fascinating museum, particularly if you are interested in the area’s archaeology. There’s a wealth of information and artefacts to view and take in. We’d only given ourselves 2 hours here and sadly had little time to view the history of Salisbury, which was an equally interesting gallery. We never had time to view the Natural History or ceramics. Well worth a visit, but we’d recommend spending more time there.

The Salisbury museum is located opposite the west side of the cathedral. It is just under a mile on foot from the railway station. There is a large amount of fascinating exhibits from Prehistoric times onwards. Old skeletons, coin hoards, plus plenty of information about nearby Stonehenge. The Roman times are well covered and I liked the Downton Mosaic and the Amesbury Sarcophagus. There is also on show a meteorite from the nearby Lake House. A temporary exhibition by artist Rex Whistler who also produced murals for the wealthy is on display. Unfortunately I forgot to bring my Art Fund card which would have enabled free admission, so paid the regular fee of £12.

The Salisbury Museum is an absolute gem. It has a wonderful variety of fascinating exhibits. The people working there are very welcoming and knowledgeable. One member of staff pointed out some very interesting things that I would've missed and added more background info. Plus the cafe garden is a beautiful place to relax. Recommended.