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On the Road with Chelmsford Museum We'll be travelling all over Chelmsford bringing you some of the fascinating history right on our doorsteps.
  • 10 December 2020 to 30 November 2021
Chelmsford Museum Then and Now exhibition
Then and Now Discover the history of Chelmsford compared to the present day through a series of postcards and photographs at our Then and Now exhibition.
  • 22 July 2022 to 25 September 2022
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Forecast22: Broadcasting across the ether Celebrate the centenary of the first UK public radio broadcasts with 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 An exhibition showcasing a selection of flags from C100 alongside film footage and photographs of some of the 100 miles they have journeyed.
  • 25 March 2023 to 04 June 2023
A selection of artwork with the text reading 'Behind the Rainbow'
Behind the Rainbow An exhibition created in collaboration with Essex Pride and Chelmsford Museum, to tell the story of the LGBTQ+ communities in Chelmsford and Essex through their eyes and voices.
  • 24 June 2023 to 29 October 2023
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 An exhibition exploring J.A. Baker’s life, his love of nature and writing.
  • 23 March 2024 to 23 February 2025