What's on

Here you will find all of our current and upcoming events. You can also view our permanent exhibitions.

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Temporary exhibitions

All Temporary exhibitions
A black and white photo of JA Baker sitting on a log by the waterside.

Restless Brilliance: The Story of J.A. Baker and The Peregrine

  • 23 March 2024 to 23 February 2025
Nat Guinamard

Gallery Wall: Nat Guinamard

  • 12 October 2024 to 19 January 2025

Christmas at Chelmsford Museum

All Christmas at Chelmsford Museum
Father Christmas sat in The Snug while his elves stand close by. They are all waving at the camera.

Father Christmas at ‘The Snug’

  • 30 November 2024 to 01 December 2024
Wreathmaking 2024 Web Featured

Festive Wreath Making

  • 30 November 2024 to 01 December 2024
Father Christmas sat in The Snug while his elves stand close by. They are all waving at the camera.

Father Christmas at ‘The Snug’ - Week 2

  • 07 December 2024 to 08 December 2024

Events and activities

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Photos of various museum objects. Behind the objects is an out of focus picture of people sitting around round tables.

Memory Café

  • 14 October 2024 to 09 December 2024
Children & Authors' Literary Fanfare and events. A galaxy of culture and curious adventures.

The Children and Authors' Literary Fanfare and Events

  • 26 October 2024
An illustration of Chelmsford Museum with magnifying glasses looking at close up textures.

Museum Under the Microscope

  • 29 October 2024 to 01 November 2024

Talks and tours

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Museum volunteer, Chris Scott, dressed as Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins.

Volunteer's Talk: The Witchfinder General

  • 31 October 2024
  • 11.30am
A woman with long, dark hair smiling in front of a London Olympics 2012 uniform on display.

Volunteer Talk: The City of Chelmsford

  • 09 November 2024
  • 11.30am

Archive and past events

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On the Road with Chelmsford Museum graphic

On the Road with Chelmsford Museum

  • 10 December 2020 to 30 November 2021
Chelmsford Museum Then and Now exhibition

Then and Now

  • 22 July 2022 to 25 September 2022
Forecast22

Forecast22: Broadcasting across the ether

  • 15 October 2022 to 14 October 2023
People carrying the colourful C100 flags through a field.

Chelmsford 100: Connecting hidden gems

  • 25 March 2023 to 04 June 2023
A selection of artwork with the text reading 'Behind the Rainbow'

Behind the Rainbow

  • 24 June 2023 to 29 October 2023