What to See and Do

There are two exciting new permanent displays at the Museum, showing the history of the Essex Regiment and the Essex Yeomanry

The Story of Chelmsford exhibition takes the visitor on a journey in the Chelmer Valley from the Ice Ages to the present day, taking in the major archaeological monuments and sites in the district, as well as more recent history.

Making use of interactive displays, this is a fascinating insight into the story of how modern industries such as Marconi, Hoffmann and Marriages developed into key industrial pioneers in the market town of Chelmsford ...

The Museum's galleries have been transformed with fascinating displays depicting Chelmsford's community life and showing how people spent both their work and leisure time.

A number of rooms display a fine collection of fossils, a living beehive and British wildlife galleries.

A beautiful display of ceramics, including 'Chelmsford Sissies' by the world renowned Turner Prize winner Grayson Perry, fine Georgian glass, English pottery and contemporary pots from local artists.

Pictures displayed reflect Chelmsford's rich heritage, many of which are by local artists such as Lynton Lamb, Edward Bawden, John Nash etc. Images also include many fine landscapes and noteworthy architectural structures.