Members' Festive Evening

The Salisbury Museum is opening late for its Members' Festive Evening on Thursday 10 December, a night held exclusively for museum members. It's a small, cosy affair built around Christmas shopping and mingling, so if you're a member, it's one of those evenings where you can wander through the museum after hours rather than rushing in during the day.

There's a brass band playing throughout the night, and wine and mince pies on hand, so the music and the drinks run the whole time you're there. Between the two, you'll find the museum shop open for the evening, with discounts of more than 10% on selected items. It's a good chance to pick up a few Christmas presents without the usual crowds, and you can do it while the band is playing in the background.

Because it's a members-only event, it's a bit more relaxed than a typical museum visit. You can spend as long as you like browsing the shop or chatting with other members, with the music and the mince pies keeping things going. It's less about a set programme and more about having the place to yourself for a few hours.

Entry is free for members, but you'll need to book your place online in advance, so don't leave that until the last minute. The evening is on Thursday 10 December at The Salisbury Museum in Salisbury.