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The Museum is NORMALLY open 6 days per week:
Monday – Closed, Tuesday – FRIDAY open 10.30am – 4.30pm,
SATURDAY OPEN 10.30AM – 4.00PM, Sunday open 11.30am – 3.30pm,
See ALSO… bank Holiday OPening Hours


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What's On

Exhibition
2 Jun 2026 - 20 Dec 2026 | Usual Museum opening times
Athelstan Museum

Malmesbury & the American Connection

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Talk
17 Jun 2026
Rausing Building

Malmesbury Union Workhouse – Why? Where? When? Who?

Read moreMalmesbury Union Workhouse – Why? Where? When? Who?
Talk
1 Jul 2026 | Doors 2.15, tea & cake 2.30, talk starts at 3.00pm.
Rausing Building

The Malmesbury Emigrants: in pursuit of the American Dream

Read moreThe Malmesbury Emigrants: in pursuit of the American Dream
Talk
8 Jul 2026 | 7.30pm
Rausing Building

Ben Kane – A Land Aflame – Second Punic War but no Hannibal?

Read moreBen Kane – A Land Aflame – Second Punic War but no Hannibal?
Workshop
11 Jul 2026 | 10.30 to 12.30 & 1.30 to 3.30
Rausing Building

Magical Malmesbury – Lace Making Day

Read moreMagical Malmesbury – Lace Making Day
History Club
12 Jul 2026 | 4 sessions of 45 mins - starting at 10.00 am. Last session 2.00pm
Rausing Building

Magical Malmesbury – Victorian Ragged School History Fun for Children!

Read moreMagical Malmesbury – Victorian Ragged School History Fun for Children!
Talk
18 Aug 2026 | 7.30pm
Rausing Building

Malmesbury Characters -Carnival Talk

Read moreMalmesbury Characters -Carnival Talk
Talk
25 Aug 2026 | 7.30pm
Rausing Building

Malmesbury Pubs – Carnival Talk

Read moreMalmesbury Pubs – Carnival Talk
Talk
1 Sep 2026 | 7.30pm
Rausing Building

Walter Powell – MP for Malmesbury, Multi-Millionaire & Balloonist – Carnival Talk

Read moreWalter Powell – MP for Malmesbury, Multi-Millionaire & Balloonist – Carnival Talk
Talk
16 Sep 2026 | 2.30pm
Oaksey Village Church

Oaksey Church Murals – Visit Talk & Tea

Read moreOaksey Church Murals – Visit Talk & Tea
History Club
27 Sep 2026 | 1.30 to 3.30pm
Rausing Building

History Club for Children – Making IN Malmesbury

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History Club
25 Oct 2026 | 1.30 to 3.30pm
Rausing Building

History Club for Children – Making OF Malmesbury

Read moreHistory Club for Children – Making OF Malmesbury
Talk
18 Nov 2026 | Doors 2.15, tea & cake 2.30, talk starts at 3.00pm.
Rausing Building

The Bayeux Tapestry – Embroidery or Fabrication?

Read moreThe Bayeux Tapestry – Embroidery or Fabrication?
History Club
29 Nov 2026 | 1.30 to 3.30pm
Rausing Building

History Club for Children – A 1950’s Christmas

Read moreHistory Club for Children – A 1950’s Christmas

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Athelstan Museum
Town Hall, Cross Hayes
Malmesbury
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Tel: 01666 829258
Email: info@athelstanmuseum.org.uk

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