Earlier this month, Director Mark Saint and Quantity Surveyor William Kennet had the pleasure of attending the grand reopening of Salisbury Museum. It was a fantastic opportunity to witness the facility fully operational post-project completion and being enjoyed by those closely involved.
Salisbury Museum has been a valued client of MEA for many years. We have been involved in multiple phases of their redevelopment, working diligently to ensure each phase of the museum’s updates and upgrades is completed on time and within budget.
The most recent project, completed earlier this year and known as ‘Past Forward,’ involved extensive repairs to the exterior of the Grade I listed Kings House in The Close, Salisbury, as well as significant internal refurbishment/alterations and the fit-out of the new gallery spaces. During the project, there were some notable highlights, including relocating the 12-foot Salisbury Giant—a first for us—and the discovery of a 15th-century dog’s paw print imprinted in a roof tile. This tile was salvaged and is now proudly displayed among the museum’s collection of treasures.
These building improvements ensure that Salisbury Museum can continue to showcase it’s impressive collection of artefacts, attract new visitors, and increase engagement with the local community, all while knowing their beautiful property is preserved.
It has been a true privilege to work on such a historic and iconic facility, and we look forward to seeing it used and enjoyed for many years to come.
Read more about the reopening from the Salisbury Journal here.
