In the summer, 33 families with young children (5-13 years old) from the Dorset Goes Wild Facebook Group took part in a contemporary collecting project organised by Wessex Museums. This
We spend so much time racing forward in our jobs that we rarely pause to look back. Our annual Impact Report does just that – a round-up of our achievements
Thomas Hardy was one of the greatest English writers of the Victorian era – here’s your chance to become part of his story. Our blockbuster Hardy exhibition will run across
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
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!