Culture Swindon hosts a number of free exhibitions at both the Swindon Museum and Art Gallery and Swindon Arts Centre, both in Old Town. Why not pop in and have a look?

Inspired by Stonehenge

3 October 2009 - 27 March 2010

Stonehenge related memorabilia collected and curated by well known archaeologist and broadcaster Julian Richards shows the changing ways people have experienced and been inspired by the iconic monument over the past two centuries.

Inspired by Stonehenge features an eclectic mix of objects, including souvenir china, postcards, guide books, clothing, comics and even music related memorabilia.

The exhibition is on tour from Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum, and has been supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Photo courtesy of Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum.

Where: Swindon Museum and Art Gallery
Price: Free

Necessary Pots: Studio Pottery in the South West

Until 30 January 2010

Ceramics by artists with strong links with the west country, such as David Leach, Hans Coper and Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie.

Where: Swindon Museum and Art Gallery
Price: Free

Presentation of Self

Until 9 January 2010

Portraits which conceal and reveal the nature of artists and their subjects, including works by Lucian Freud, Gilbert and George and Steven Pippin.

Where: Swindon Museum and Art Gallery
Price: Free

Opening Times

Disabled/Special Needs Access

There is a dedicated parking bay and ramp access to the ground floor of the museum. The Museum and Art Gallery is spread over several floors so please contact museum staff for full access details.

Contact

Barbara Dixon
Manager
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery
Bath Road
Swindon
SN1 4BA
E-mail: bdixon@swindon.gov.uk
Telephone: 01793 466556.

Arts Centre Gallery

The Arts Centre has a lovely exhibition area. When you come and see a show why not have a look round? Or pop in one lunchtime.

Swindon Does Arts website (www.swindondoesarts.co.uk)