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!

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: Deepraj Singh - creative industry professional, improvisor and movement specialist. Session 1 runs from 10 - 12pm Pizza lunch (provided) from 12 - 1pm Session 2: 1-3pm We will spend the morning warming up through a range of movement based games and learning a bit more about scenes through physicality. […]

Come along and work with: Mark Lodge - Musician and DJ Do you like listening to or playing music? Come and have a go at a new or old instrument and find out what it takes to be a DJ. In this session you can pick up a new instrument, or one you are already […]

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. […]

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 […]

The opening taster meeting for History Portal Club. Together we'll explore myths and truths about various tunnels believed to exist under the town. Where are they? Who built them? Where do they go? Why do we love the idea of a secret tunnel? This fun opening session will look at the subject from all angles, […]

If you like a challenge, you'll love our STEM Workshops designed to get young people using the principles of engineering while having fun! Unleash your inner engineer and build a vehicle from genuine LEGO® parts that will actually drive! Led by our Education Officer, Andrew, these sessions are limited in capacity to allow for suitable […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Sheila Tackya returns to grace Rivo Lounge's first floor - and this time, she's bringing the summer heat with her! Join us for round after round of bingo, with high stakes and high entertainment value! Bingo cards are cash only, and booking is advised. 7pm, Thursday 28th August 18+ only Cash prizes for the winners […]

DELVE IN TO THE WORLD OF ORANGE WINE WITH US, AND LEARN WHY THIS TYPE OF WINE HAS SUDDENLY TAKEN OFF! WE'LL BE SHARING OUR FAVOURITES WITH DELICIOUS PAIRED CANAPES. AFTERWARDS, YOU CAN ENJOY 10% OFF PURCHASES IN THE BOTTLE SHOP! Thursday, 28 August @ 7:00pm £35 per person 6 wines with paired canapés from […]

A monthly live music cafe with a variety of musical lineup

Join us for As-We-See-It-Saturday, a celebration of all things photography at Chippenham Museum. This special event marks 25 years since the original ‘As We See It’ project, in which three young people created a photographic record of Chippenham through over 500 black-and-white film images. Now, a new generation from the museum’s Photo Club is recreating […]

Join us for an afternoon of fun in and outside Kingsley Road Community Hall. Clare's Circus Wild Science (12.30-1.30) Live Music from Seren, Harmony, Kane Pollstrone and The Vivas A selection of games and children's activities Plant yourself a pot of spring bulbs to take home Westcroft seed swap Refreshments. We hope to see you […]