Museums & Galleries · Wiltshire
Museum & Art Swindon
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Photo: Roger Cornfoot (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Portraiture exhibition covering 400 years from Swindon's museums
- Exhibition on a century of British studio ceramics
- Browse highlights from the permanent collection
- Monthly featured item explored in detail
- Showcases modern and contemporary British art alongside Swindon's stories
Museum & Art Swindon is a museum and gallery in South Swindon sharing the city's collections through permanent displays and special exhibitions, including a portraiture exhibition spanning 400 years and a show on a century of British studio ceramics. You can also explore collection highlights and a monthly featured item, making it a good choice for anyone interested in art, history and local heritage. It's open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30am to 4:30pm, and closed Mondays and Sundays. Swindon station is just 0.5 miles away, making it easy to reach, and if you're staying over, there are 28 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am to 4:30pm; closed Monday and Sunday
- Booking
- Enquiries can be made online or by phone
From the attraction's own website on 12 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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