Together, we’ll explore the town's women who weren't exactly respectable in the eyes of society - witches, criminals, herbalists, prostitutes, and those who didn't conform to what a well-behaved person should have done. Who were some of Chippenham's disreputable characters? Where was the first executed witch in England based? What did the herbalist do to […]
The post-war book designs of artist and teacher, Stephen Russ, are coming to life at Chippenham Museum. From the forties to the seventies, Russ produced dozens of dust jackets, from striking first editions of Graham Greene at Bodley Head to a wide range of titles at Collins, including nature books and the famous Collins Crime […]
How many ways are there to build a paper plane? As it turns out, there are quite a few! But which way will make your plane fly the furthest distance? Drop-in sessions held in our Education Suite. Included in entry fee. If you are planning to visit as a Holiday Club or similar group, please […]
Do you love reading and history? Then the Memory Box Reading group might just suit you down to the ground! In-person sessions run on the first and third Wednesday of every month, 2-3.30pm. Entry is free, and we have a free car park right outside the building; we are also situated close to the railway […]
Join the Chippenham Museum Creative Writing Group for a series of linked workshops celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth of local antiquarian and famous biographer, John Aubrey. The workshops will be led by Lesley Taylor, an experienced facilitator, and will draw inspiration from Aubrey’s work and the museum’s summer exhibition. Born in Kington St […]
Free Live Music event at the Rivo Lounge Chippenham hosted by Runny Snotts.
A great way to shake off the mid week muffles - come and join us you know you deserve a little me time...
Giving men a safe space to open up about their mental health and support each other. A simple walk, a powerful conversation. Weekly walks creating a safe, relaxed space where it's ok to talk - or just listen. No need to book No booking fees. Completely free Just turn up at the time and location […]
We chat to bestselling author Amy Jeffs as she takes us on a journey encompassing the mythology of Britain (including tales of Stonehenge and Bath), early modern folk ballads with their themes of witchcraft and the fey, and a smattering of medieval saints’ legends! How do stories, saints and songs provide a window into the […]
The post-war book designs of artist and teacher, Stephen Russ, are coming to life at Chippenham Museum. From the forties to the seventies, Russ produced dozens of dust jackets, from striking first editions of Graham Greene at Bodley Head to a wide range of titles at Collins, including nature books and the famous Collins Crime […]
Can you work out a way to protect your egg? Create your own egg-capsule and drop it from a height! Drop-in sessions held in our Education Suite. Included in entry fee. If you are planning to visit as a Holiday Club or similar group, please contact us to arrange a special booking. We may be […]
Join us during the Easter Holidays for free creative activities inspired by our latest exhibition, Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ. Free Quiet Time sessions are available from 9am to 10am for these activities. Book in for a quieter, more relaxed experience before the creative drop-ins. Spaces are limited, so booking is […]
