Stonehenge Exhibitions

Discover the story of England at the Stonehenge exhibitions which houses over 250 archeological objects and precious objects spanning years of history. You will see archeological artefacts, stones and landscapes and see the reconstructed face of a man who was at Stonehenge 5,500 years ago. Pottery, jewellery, and tools used in ancient times can be seen here. Furthermore, the exhibition lets you discover the full story behind Stonehenge through the latest audio-visual technology and ancient objects. They also have regular special exhibitions in the visitor’s centre.

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Get the chance to see hundreds of prehistoric objects belonging to the World Heritage Site at the Stonehenge Visitor’s Centre. Most of the objects here like pottery, jewellery, and stones are on loan from its museum partners, Salisbury Museum and Wiltshire Museum. Here you will find rare stones and bones like the ‘Arrowheads’ from the late Neolithic period and the ‘Mandible’ jaw bone found at the bottom of the Stonehenge ditch years ago. One can even visit Stonehnge’s partner museums to know more about the riches of this prehistoric era.

One of the newly opened exhibitions in Stonehenge, the Circles of Stone pays an ode to the rich culture of prehistoric Japan. Housing several prestigious objects, the exhibition takes the visitors on a journey of Japanese settlements and stone circles of the middle and late Jomon period. You will discover that even though Japan and Britain may not have a direct link in history, they share a strong connection in the way people built stone circles and used stone tools as well as how rituals were performed. 

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Uncover more secrets about the prehistoric era of Stonehenge when you visit its partner museums, Salisbury Museum and Wiltshire Museum. Beyond the exhibitions in Stonehenge, you will find a diversity of art, history, and archeology at these museums. The Salisbury Museum has numerous courses, tours, and exhibitions which lets visitors dive deeper into the Stonehenge era. Tour the interactive galleries at Wiltshire Museum and see gold treasures from the Stonehenge era.

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