We are thrilled to announce that our Wessex Museums Engagement Lead, Dr Anjana Khatwa, is a winner in the prestigious National Diversity Awards 2020. At an award ceremony at Liverpool
It is with great sadness that we say ‘goodbye’ to Julia Findlater, who stepped down as chair of the Wessex Museums Trust at the end of August. Julia joined Wessex
Wessex Museums has just published its Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Framework, EDI Policy and EDI Action Plan for 2021-22. Wessex Museums takes very seriously the commitments we have made
Join us for the last of the free online talks in our Wildlife in the Red series. Gen Crisford, Engagement Officer for the National Trust, will talk about an exciting
We would like to pass on our congratulations and best wishes to Dr Jon Murden, Executive Director of Dorset Museum, who will be leaving the museum after 12 years. Jon
We’re really pleased to welcome Jo Wiltcher to the Wessex Museums team as NPO Project Officer (freelance). In this article, Jo explains about her role, and her previous experience in
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!
