Behind the Scenes Tour: December

The Salisbury Museum is opening its doors for another Behind the Scenes Tour on Saturday 5 December, starting at 2:30pm. It's part of a regular series they run on the first Saturday of every month, so if you've missed the previous ones, this is your chance to get in.

Most of us know the museum for the public galleries, including the new Wessex and Salisbury galleries that opened recently. This tour takes you beyond those, into the secret spaces and store areas that usually stay closed to the public. You'll be led by an expert guide who pulls out artefacts and treasures that aren't on display, and tells the stories behind them — the kind of insider anecdotes and untold histories that you won't find on the gallery labels. It's a look at the side of the museum that doesn't make it into the main exhibitions.

There are a few practical things to keep in mind before you book. The tour involves stairs and walking around the store areas, and it isn't fully accessible at the moment. It also includes museum admission, so you'll have access to all the galleries as well as the tour itself. Pre-booking is essential, so don't leave it until the day.

Tickets are £15 for members and £18 for non-members. The tour starts at 2:30pm at The Salisbury Museum, The King's House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire.