Our new #WickedWessex loan from @DorsetMuseum - an Elizabeth Frink sculpture commemorating those who died at the gallows in Dorchester. @WessexMuseums

Ever wondered where the phrase “let the cat out of the bag” comes from? Our new @WessexMuseums #WickedWessex object from @PooleMuseum has a gruesome story behind it.

It's been a great week of spooky fun @WessexMuseums.
Oose visited @DorsetMuseum in their pop-up home?
Pumpkin pie at @PooleMuseum perhaps?
Busy sessions @SalisburyMuseum, and our very own Batty Bats, spider & potion workshops. It's #WessexWednesday in #WickedWessex

Wondering where to visit this half-term? Four great Museums in #WickedWessex await you! #WessexWednesday @WessexMuseums
@DorsetMuseum @PooleMuseum @SalisburyMuseum @WiltshireMuseum
@ace_southwest @ace_national

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Our #WickedWessex object is now on view - with extra dressing appropriate to the season. Tread carefully as you pass through our Long Room gallery! (NB: no spiders were harmed in the creation of this exhibit) @WessexMuseums @ace_national @ace_southwest

The #WickedWessex tour starts this weekend and our family events over half-term will certainly help set the scene! Booking and more information: @WessexMuseums

Thanks very much for the mention @Bath_Wilt_P We are indeed looking forward to our holiday activities and an after hours spooky evening this half-term! Always lots to see and do for all the family - find out more and book at @WessexMuseums #WickedWessex

"....something wicked this way comes". We're just beginning to feel that #WickedWessex is getting closer and closer here at @WessexMuseums