Guided tour of the museum's secret spaces and store areas, revealing artefacts not on public display, held on the first Saturday of every month.
The Salisbury Museum is opening its doors to the parts you normally can't see on Saturday 7 November, with a behind-the-scenes tour that takes you well beyond the galleries. It's called Beyond the New Galleries, and it's exactly what it sounds like: a walk through the museum's secret spaces and store areas, the bits that stay tucked away while the public stays in the exhibition rooms.
If you've spent any time in the museum lately, you'll know the New Galleries have been the main story. This tour is the flip side of that. Instead of the curated displays, you're going into the stores where the rest of the collection lives. You'll see hidden treasures, untold stories, and fascinating artefacts that never make it onto a plinth. It's led by expert guides, so you're not just wandering through a warehouse; they'll be talking you through what you're looking at and why it matters.
There are a couple of practical things to keep in mind before you book. The route involves stairs and walking around the store areas, so it isn't fully accessible at the moment. And because it's a guided walk rather than a drop-in, pre-booking is essential. If you're not around on the 7th, it's worth knowing this isn't a one-off: the tour runs at 2:30pm on the first Saturday of every month.
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The tour starts at 2:30pm at The Salisbury Museum, The King's House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire. Tickets are £15 for members and £18 for non-members.
