Celebrate all things fashion in our summer exhibition and explore ideas of memory and identity through the clothes we wear.

Sparkly Singers is the award-winning Wiltshire-based choir experience, founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, regardless of age, experience or ability. Launched in September 2023, our ‘lighter’ daytime sessions are perfect for anyone who just fancies popping out for an hour or so each week to […]

Experience our fashion-themed drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum opens to the public. Sessions run from 9am-10am (last entry 9.45am) and are limited to four accompanied children. Ideal for those who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable, these sessions offer a relaxed environment. Please book a space for […]

Come along and work with: Emily Malcolm - musical theatre writer and performer. Emily is the Founder and Creative Director of Yesterday's Story CIC, an organisation that brings history to life through creative projects. Learn about what makes a musical and how to devise your own from scratch. Session 1: 10 - 12pm Pizza 12 […]

Come along and work with: Saili Katebe - professional actor/writer/poet In this session you will learn how to express yourself through spoken words even if you think that writing poetry or rap is an impossible dream. This could be traditional poetry, performance poetry, lyrical poetry/rap or any other medium you can think of, all through […]

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 […]

Get creative in style! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays for free ‘fashionable’ activities inspired by our summer exhibition Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity. Activities are suitable for all ages. Under 10s must be accompanied by an adult. Please note, activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be the same each week. […]

A cafe with a warm welcome, chance to chat, free tea/coffee and cake, craft activities, children's toys. Christians Against Poverty (CAP) debt coaches will also be available to talk if you feel you might need a free, professional debt advice service. CAP’s debt counselling helps thousands of people become debt free every year. They are […]

Celebrate all things fashion in our summer exhibition and explore ideas of memory and identity through the clothes we wear.

Join us at Kingsley Road Community Hall (SN14 0AS) for a warm welcome and chance to connect with neighbours. Enjoy a cuppa &/or a light lunch and friendly chat. Weekly Schedule: 11.30am–12pm – Tea, coffee and access to pantry 12pm–1pm – Help yourself cold lunch Pop-up Pantry: If you have any spare fruit or vegetables, produce […]

Experience our fashion-themed drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum opens to the public. Sessions run from 9am-10am (last entry 9.45am) and are limited to four accompanied children. Ideal for those who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable, these sessions offer a relaxed environment. Please book a space for […]

Come along and work with: Anna Randall - Film and TV make-up artist Come and learn how to safely sever your finger with latex moulding and bruise yourself up with the magic of makeup. In this session you will go behind the scenes for both stage and screen and what it takes to make someone […]

Creative dance session that will include some basic contemporary & hip hop dance technique suitable for anyone, regardless of previous experience. There will also be an opportunity to create your own movement and try out your own creative ideas. Aisha is a multi-disciplinary artist who uses dance, physical theatre and writing to create work and […]

Get creative in style! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays for free ‘fashionable’ activities inspired by our summer exhibition Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity. Activities are suitable for all ages. Under 10s must be accompanied by an adult. Please note, activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be the same each week. […]

Alongside our sessions in Chippenham (‘lighter’ Monday lunchtimes) and Royal Wootton Bassett (Tuesday evenings), the Sparkly Singers meet every Thursday evening from 8:00pm at the Lansdowne Hall in Derry Hill. Founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, our emphasis is on singing in a way that […]

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!

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 […]