Warminster Museum
Volunteer-run local history museum inside Warminster Library, showing fossils, documents and objects that tell the story of the town.
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About the museum
Warminster Museum, formerly known as the Dewey Museum, is run by the Warminster Museum and History Society. In 1973 the society took over the care of artefacts that the Town Council had held for the people of Warminster, and the museum opened in the sexton’s cottage behind the Chapel of St Lawrence. In 1982 it moved into the new public library building, where it still has a display area, a storeroom and offices.
The collection includes the local fossil collection of Victor Manley and the documents of Harold Dewey, as well as other items from the Town Council. Only part of the collection is on show at any time. Displays change regularly and often mark events in local and national history, and objects in the storeroom can be studied by arrangement with the staff. The society pays for displays and conservation, and its members do all the work.
Highlights
- Local fossil collection of Victor Manley
- Documents collected by Harold Dewey
- Changing displays on local and national history
- Historic photographs of Warminster
- Storeroom items can be studied by arrangement
Permanent exhibition
- Warminster Museum displays – Changing displays of fossils, documents, photographs and objects on the history of Warminster, shown in the museum area of the library.
- Founded
- 1973
- Operated by
- Warminster Museum & History Society
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
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- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum area may not be accessible when library business is taking place. Visitors are advised to phone the library before travelling.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Storeroom items can be studied by arrangement with the staff. Museum staff are available for help or advice every weekday morning. |
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