Wiltshire on Paper: Post-War Prints from the Bath Academy of Art

Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United Kingdom

The ‘Wiltshire on Paper: Post-War Prints from the Bath Academy of Art’ exhibition is a celebration of post-war printmaking from a unique time in Wiltshire's creative history. On display in Chippenham for the first time, the exhibition features recent additions to Chippenham Museum’s art collection from the Golder-Thompson Gift. Visitors can enjoy works by nationally […]

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Museum Lates: Wiltshire On Paper

Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United Kingdom

Visit the latest exhibition at Chippenham Museum at a time to suit you with these special late openings.  ‘Wiltshire on Paper: Post-War Prints from the Bath Academy of Art’ exhibition is a celebration of post-war printmaking from a unique time in Wiltshire’s creative history. On display in Chippenham for the first time, the exhibition features […]

Free

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The Covid Chronicle

Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United Kingdom

A textile art installation capturing the international collective experience of the pandemic. Visiting Chippenham Museum on a tour of the UK, The Covid Chronicle features work by 70 textile artists across the world including from the Chippenham community. The Covid Chronicle is a textile patchwork project to record and commemorate our individual and collective experience […]

Free

Crafty Café: Meet the Artist

Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United Kingdom

Join Chippenham Museum’s resident crafters for a relaxed afternoon with Fi Redmond. Fi is a local textile artist whose work features in the museum’s exhibition, The Covid Chronicle. Over tea and cake, find out more about how lockdown and the global pandemic influenced Fi’s practice and gain insight into taking part in this national project […]

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Quiet Time: Create Your Own Bunting

Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United Kingdom

Book one of four places on Tuesday 12 and 19 April for accompanied children to enjoy our free drop-in workshop in a quieter way. These free sessions are for children who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable. Instead, book to join a smaller group of children in a quieter session before […]

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Textile Art Mini-Me

Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United Kingdom

Inspired by Chippenham Museum’s textile art exhibition, discover a range of techniques with local artist Fi Redmond to create yourself in stitch. You will try appliqué and simple stitches including running, long and French knots. Both beginners and experienced stitchers are welcome. This session is for ages 8+ (unaccompanied) and booking is essential. Fi Redmond […]

$8

The Mayor of Chippenham’s Transport Extravaganza

Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United Kingdom

Take a look at great transport events over land, sea and air with the Mayor of Chippenham from the past few decades, using his own personal recordings. All proceeds will be going to the Mayor’s chosen charity, Sight Research UK The show is expected to include video of the GWR Steam Railmotor in action in […]

$5

Adult Creative Workshop: Lace Making at Chippenham Museum

Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United Kingdom

Try your hand at the age-old craft of lacemaking with Teresa Wheeler. During this workshop you will be taught one traditional stitch, using modern materials and patterns. You will be taking home something a little different! Tickets: £20 Please note: this workshop is suitable for ages 18+ as part of Chippenham Museum’s Creative Workshops for […]

$20

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Town Walk: Chippenham

Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United Kingdom

Join the Chippenham Museum team for a 40 minute free guided walk around the town's history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. For more information or to sign up for a tour visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/town-walks-tickets-316616788337.    

Free

Vintage market

An opportunity to browse vintage clothing, music, jewellery and more in the beautiful setting of Chippenham’s medieval Yelde Hall.

Free

Fused Glass Workshop

Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United Kingdom

Join us for this fused glass workshop to make either a 5cm x 20cm sun-catcher, or a 10cm x 10cm panel which can be framed or hung in a window. You will be supplied with a pre-cut piece of glass of your choice, plus a selection of coloured glass to complete your project. Once completed […]

$25

Robin Tanner : From Goldsmiths to the Great Depression

Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United Kingdom

An exhibition exploring the life and work of Robin Tanner during his formative years between the First and Second World Wars. Visit between 10am - 4pm Monday to Saturday. Find out more on the Chippenham Museum Website.

Free