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Illustration of Boris Bear and his cubs in the shapes of the Museum of Chelmsford logo.
Boris Bear Cubs Boris Bear Cubs is back this term, perfect for your youngest museum fans under 5 years old!
  • 25 September 2025 to 18 December 2025
An animal skull and old coin sat on a table.
Object Handling Join the museum volunteers on select Saturdays to view items from the museum collection up close.
  • 27 September 2025 to 20 December 2025
A close up of someone creating a lino print with an orange flower.
Layer by Layer: Introduction to Reduction Lino Printing Join artist Jennifer Flint for a half day creative workshop exploring the art of reduction linocut printing.
  • 11 October 2025
Photos of various museum objects. Behind the objects is an out of focus picture of people sitting around round tables.
Memory Café Join us every second Monday in the Wells Suite for Memory Café, a dementia-friendly gathering to explore museum objects, share stories, and enjoy a cup of tea.
  • 13 October 2025 to 14 December 2026
Storyteller Sade Fadipe holding up a children's book.
Storytelling with Sade Fadipe Join local author Sade Fadipe for a free storytelling session.
  • 21 February 2026
  • 10:30am *
Storyteller Mike Dodsworth talking to the camera.
Storytelling with Mike Dodsworth Join Chelmsford based storyteller Mike Dodsworth for a free storytelling session inspired by the imaginative world of Kes Gray.
  • 11 April 2026
  • 10:30am *