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The exterior of Chelmsford Museum.

Open from 10am

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Admissions

Visit the Museum of Chelmsford for just £4 per adult. Children, young people and carers come in for free.

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Memberships

From just £20 a year, enjoy free admission to the museum, event discounts, invitations to member only events, and discounts in the gift shop and The Hive café.

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Events

From kids' activities to curator talks and behind-the-scenes tours, explore a diverse range of events for all ages at the museum.

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Plan your visit

The Museum of Chelmsford sits at the heart of Oaklands Park. You can find our opening times, where we are and how to get to us.

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Food and drink

Pop in to the Hive cafe for a coffee and delicious cake or meet friends for lunch in our dining rooms overlooking the rose gardens in the beautiful Oaklands Park.

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Learn

Discover our cross curricular learning sessions where we use our collections and interactive exhibits to bring learning to life. Led by experienced museum tutors.

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Volunteering

If you are enthusiastic about local history and would like to make a difference, you can volunteer with us. Whether if you have a few hours, or can help out on a regular basis.

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Collections

Dig deeper into Museum of Chelmsford and discover more about some of the objects in our collections, from thousands of years of Chelmsford's history.

 Chelmsford Museum exterior with people walking outside and grass in front

Venue hire

Find out about hiring one of our rooms for a meeting, seminar, talk or evening function at Museum of Chelmsford for a flexible affordable venue.

Memberships

Become a member of the Museum of Chelmsford and enjoy free entry, discounts in the gift shop and The Hive café, and get exclusive access to member events.

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16 March 2026

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Moulsham Street
Chelmsford
CM2 9AQ

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