The British Museum’s forthcoming exhibition, The world of Stonehenge (17 Feb-17 Jul) features important objects from three of our partner museums. The exhibition brings together over 430 objects from across Europe in
The New Year got off to a great start for Wessex Museums when Kirsty O’Rourke joined us as a placement student on our Thomas Hardy podcasts. Kirsty is currently studying
The Wessex Museums team would like to wish a very happy Christmas and New Year to all our colleagues, volunteers, donors, supporters and social media followers. Thank you for all
Males great bustards perform spectacular courtship displays, gathering at a ‘lek’ or small display ground to try to impress the females.
The great bustard has a dignified slow walk but tends to run when disturbed, rather than fly.
The hen-bird on display at The Salisbury Museum was one of the last great bustards to be eaten in the town!
