Why is the project needed?

Wiltshire Museum is in desperate need of a new home.

Wiltshire Museum has Designated collections. They are identified as one of the best collections held in museums, libraries and archives across England! We are a much-loved community and learning resource, where thousands visit each year.

But the Museum's current site is inaccessible to many. This limits how the Museum engages audiences.

A new home, built with access and the needs of audiences in mind, will transform the museum. It will create new facilities and galleries that truly showcase our outstanding collections - and inspire creativity and curiosity for generations to come

The Devizes Assize Court is running out of time.

The Devizes Assize Court was built in 1835. It has been derelict and decaying since the 1980s. The Grade II* building has been on Historic England's ‘Heritage At Risk register’ since the scheme’s inception in 1988. 

Repairs have been overseen by the Devizes Assize Court Trust. These have stabilised the building to stop it falling into even worse condition. But these repairs are only temporary. If a viable future for the building is not secured soon, this important part of Wiltshire's history will be lost. Our project aims to save the building, as well as celebrate the court's long history.

We want to breathe new life into the neglected site. This will help regenerate the wider Devizes Wharf, creating a bustling community and cultural area.