Museums & Galleries · Wiltshire
Athelstan Museum
📍 SN16 9BZ
Photo: ukmoose (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Exhibition tracing Malmesbury's connections with America
- Displays spanning Iron Age to present day
- Turner watercolour of Malmesbury Abbey on display
- History Club events for children
- Talks such as one on the Bayeux Tapestry
Athelstan Museum sits in the heart of Malmesbury, housed in the historic Town Hall, and tells the story of this ancient hill-top town from the Iron Age to the present day. You'll find a Turner watercolour of Malmesbury Abbey, a collection of over 4000 catalogued items, and changing exhibitions such as one exploring Malmesbury's links with America. There are also talks and children's history clubs held throughout the year. Entry is free, donations welcomed, and the museum is run entirely by volunteers. It suits anyone curious about local history, and makes an easy addition to a visit to Malmesbury, Wiltshire — with Kemble station 7.2 miles away and 20 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday to Sunday, closed Monday
- Booking
- Free entry, donations welcomed
- Best for
- Local history enthusiasts
From the attraction's own website on 4 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Parking
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🚆 Or come by train
- Kemble 7.2 miles
- Chippenham 8.4 miles
- Stroud 12.3 miles
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