We would like to invite local Ukrainian families and their hosts to an open evening at Chippenham Museum. During the evening you will be able to explore the museum and discover the history of Chippenham and the surrounding area. It will be an opportunity to meet new people and share stories. There will also be […]
Unwrap Chippenham’s creativity and explore Chippenham’s Heritage Quarter for Heritage Open Days! With a range of open doors, tours, walks, art exhibitions & street performances to enjoy. For a full programme of events visit our website or drop into the museum. All events are free but some require pre-booking. Please visit our website or view […]
Join Chippenham Museum for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors. These walks take place at 2pm on selected Saturdays from May-September. Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place. Booking is […]
Born in Poland in 1898, Peter Potworowski was part of the Parisian Artistic community of the 1920s that included the likes of Picasso, Bonnard, and Léger. After the Nazi-occupation of his home-land Potworowski settled in England in 1943, beginning a long association with the West Country. The majority of works in this selling exhibition are […]
Join us for the final free talk in our summer series linked to our current exhibition ‘Chippenham Between the Wars’ as we are joined by Dr. Jessamy Carlson from The National Archives. In this talk, Dr. Jessamy Carlson, will talk about the recent release of the 1921 Census, discuss the findings to date, and share […]
Get involved with fun games and activities whilst learning about the water cycle, climate change and river quality. As part of our summer series of free family creative activities we are pleased to have partnered with Wessex Water Community Connectors. Join the Community Connectors’ Education Advisors to find out about where our water comes from […]
Get creative this summer at our free family drop ins inspired by the 1920s & 30s, with new activities each week. Design your own chocolate bar wrapper, create Chippenham Monopoly & more! Tuesday’s & Thursday’s in August. Drop In 10.30-3.30.
Experience the museum’s free summer drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum is open to the public. Limited to four accompanied children our Autism friendly Quiet Time sessions offer children, who find our busy drop-in sessions uncomfortable, an opportunity to enjoy our summer craft activities in a relaxed way. Each week in August […]
Get creative this summer at our free family drop ins inspired by the 1920s & 30s, with new activities each week. Design your own chocolate bar wrapper, create Chippenham Monopoly & more! Tuesday’s & Thursday’s in August. Drop In 10.30-3.30.
Experience the museum’s free summer drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum is open to the public. Limited to four accompanied children our Autism friendly Quiet Time sessions offer children, who find our busy drop-in sessions uncomfortable, an opportunity to enjoy our summer craft activities in a relaxed way. Each week in August […]
Join Chippenham Museum for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors. These walks take place at 2pm on selected Saturdays from May-September. Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place. Booking is […]
Get creative this summer at our free family drop ins inspired by the 1920s & 30s, with new activities each week. Design your own chocolate bar wrapper, create Chippenham Monopoly & more! Tuesday’s & Thursday’s in August. Drop In 10.30-3.30.
