Alexander Keiller Museum, Avebury, Wiltshire
Avebury has been designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument, as well as a World Heritage Site. The Alexander Keiller, housed in the Stables Gallery hosts one of the most important prehistoric archaeological collections in Britain including many artefacts from the World Heritage Site. The Barn Gallery tells the story of the site, its monuments, and the people associated with it.
Founded by Alexander Keiller in 1938, the collections feature artefacts of Neolithic and Early Bronze Age date, with other items from the Anglo-Saxon and later periods.
The museum is located in the 17th-century stables gallery building. The nearby 17th century threshing barn houses a permanent exhibit gallery about Avebury and its history.
Opening Times
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Ticket Prices
The Stables and Barn Galleries
Adult £4.40
Child£ 2.20
Family Ticket
£12.20 (2 adults+2 children); £7.90 (1 adult+3 children)
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Disabled Facilities
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Telephone:
0117 9750700
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Location Map
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