Chippenham’s medieval Grade I listed Yelde Hall has recently undergone major repairs by traditional building conservation experts. The work included timber repairs, restored plasterwork, limework, and the installation of a new pentice board, which will help preserve the building’s frontage. This beautiful and iconic building can now be enjoyed once again in all its glory […]
In our next Collection Conversation, we will be joined by Jane King and Judith Beeby. Jane King studied for her Masters in ceramics at Bath Spa University’s Corsham Court Campus. King’s ceramic sculptures combine opposites of form, texture, and colour as metaphors for perfection and imperfection, control and chaos. Judith Beeby studied at Bath Spa […]
Celebrate all things fashion in our summer exhibition and explore ideas of memory and identity through the clothes we wear.
We're excited this Summer to be able to offer young people the opportunity to achieve their Arts Award while exploring the art we have on display around the museum. These sessions are led by our Education Officer and Education Assistant and must be pre-booked due to limited space. Arts Award sessions cost £5 per family […]
If you like a challenge, you'll love our STEM Workshops designed to get young people using the principles of engineering while having fun! Design and launch your own bottle rocket or air powered car, using the same principles of engineering in rocket science! Check our website for other workshop/activities during the Summer Holidays. STEM workshops […]
Join us on Wednesday 20 August at Chippenham Museum for Waste-Not-Wednesday, a day of free workshops and activities dedicated to slowing down fashion as part of our 'Threads' summer of fun! 👕 T-Shirt Bag Activity 📅 Wednesday 20 August 🕥 10.30am - 12.30pm 🎟️ Free, drop-in Take part in a simple no-sew activity where you’ll […]
Curious about Chippenham's past? Our free guided walks are back for 2025 and bookings are now open!🚶 Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team on select Thursdays and Saturdays from May to September for a 40-minute journey through the town’s rich history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. Perfect for […]
Visit the historic Yelde Hall on select dates in August and September, where you can meet characters from the town’s past in the council chamber and pirates from 1709 in the lock-up!
Celebrate all things fashion in our summer exhibition and explore ideas of memory and identity through the clothes we wear.
We're open as usual on Bank Holiday Monday. Make the most of the long weekend with a visit to Chippenham Museum and explore our latest exhibition, 'Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity'. Plan your visit today! 📍 Chippenham Museum 📅 Monday 25 August ⏲️ 10am - 4pm 🎟️ Free entry Plus, enjoy a special Bank Holiday […]
Visit the historic Yelde Hall on select dates in August and September, where you can meet characters from the town’s past in the council chamber and pirates from 1709 in the lock-up!
We're excited this Summer to be able to offer young people the opportunity to achieve their Arts Award while exploring the art we have on display around the museum. These sessions are led by our Education Officer and Education Assistant and must be pre-booked due to limited space. Arts Award sessions cost £5 per family […]
