The Wessex Museums Trust is seeking a new independent trustee to join the Board as Finance Lead. Closing date: 2 September 2024.
Wessex Museums is seeking a graphic designer to design a visual identity, produce the 2D exhibition graphics, and marketing assets for folk exhibition. Closing: 21 June 2024
Poole Museum receives a £450,000 grant from Arts Council England to enhance its redevelopment project. This funding will support new exhibition galleries, improved digital experiences, increased accessibility, and sustainable practices.
Wessex Museums seeks creative collaborators for folk project. As part of the exhibition interpretation, Wessex Museums is commissioning a Musician/Composer and a Song map artist. Closing date: 28 May 2024.
Exhibition explores the stories of Black servicemen from WWI and WWII in Wiltshire. At Lydiard House Museum until December 2024.
Wessex Museums partners with Create Studios to capture film and photography for forthcoming project Lost & Found: Redefining the folk arts and traditions of Wessex.
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!