Swindon Museum and Art Gallery exists to help visitors and local communities discover its inspiring heritage and art collections.
The Museum holds objects dating from prehistory to the present, including collections in archaeology, geology, palaeontology, natural history, botany, Egyptology, and social history. Swindon Collection of Modern British Art is a collection of nationally-significant 20th century British art. The collection focuses on major artists and movements of 20th and 21st century British art.
While work on the new venue is underway visit their website for information on temporary exhibitions at various venues.
Email: swindonMAG@swindon.gov.uk
Wessex Museums receives £61,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for project that will redefine Wessex folk arts and traditions.
Preparatory works start at the Civic Offices, which will make the building more accessible for Swindon Museum and Art Gallery.
In June, the staff of the seven partnership museums gathered at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway to celebrate the beginning of another
Lydiard House Museum Discover the enchanting history of Lydiard House – a striking Grade I listed building at the heart of Lydiard Park. Wander through
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!