Explore objects in the galleries through the words of the Chippenham Museum Creative Writing Group as they celebrate the end of their latest project ‘Write around the Museum’. Over the past six month the group, led by local writer and theatre-maker Ruth Hill, have been writing, right around the museum! Visit the galleries and hear […]
Hidden in the streets of Chippenham are references to 20 classic movies, from across the decades… some are masquerading as street signs, others are hidden in shops and amongst the information that we walk past every day. The more you can find, the closer you’ll be to winning the top prize of a £50 voucher […]
Thursday 15 February 10.30am – 3.30pm Free, drop-in Join the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and Chippenham Museum for our annual celebration of the Chippenham Arm of the Wilts & Berks Canal. Find out about the history of the canal and join in with free family friendly activities. Canal Day is a great opportunity to […]
Tuesday 13 February 10.30am – 3.30pm Free, drop-in Explore work by artist Ellie Thompson, on display in the museum and get creative with our related craft activity.
Tuesday 13 February 9.30am – 10.30am Free, booking essential via Eventbrite Book one of four places for accompanied children to enjoy our free drop-in activities 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 […]
Join in our exciting new series of art talks at Chippenham Museum. Book your tickets via Eventbrite. Artists from the museum’s Modern and Contemporary Art collection will be talking about their work, providing insights into their inspiration and practice. This will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions with the audience encouraged to join […]
Ellie Thompson is an artist currently practicing in the South-West. Since graduating from The Ruskin School of Art in 2022, Ellie has exhibited a host of hapless characters across Oxford, London, Bath, Bristol, Rugby and Corsham. Thompson’s interest in schadenfreude (the joy derived from another’s misfortune), anatomy and a cartoonish sense of humour informs each […]
Join us for our annual family friendly celebration of all things Saxon! Learn about life during the Anglo-Saxon period as it is brought to life with the help of some inspiring re-enactors. Discover Chippenham’s Royal connections and its role in the events of 878AD. Free, drop in 10.30am-3.30pm All ages welcome
Join us for free Christmas craft activities in our galleries, part of Chippenham Town Council’s Christmas Light Switch On celebrations. Free, drop in 10.30am-3.30pm
This exhibition is the third in Chippenham Museum’s Spotlight series dedicated to its growing Modern and Contemporary Art Collection. The project began in 2019 with the desire to celebrate the rich artistic history of this part of North Wiltshire. As a permanent collection, it acts as a source of inspiration, education and enjoyment for all. […]
Chippenham Museum is launching a new project to work with Ukrainian families, alongside a local artist, to produce a new artwork exploring Chippenham and the surrounding area as a place of refuge. The project is inspired by the work of Belgian artist Charles Wellens and Polish artist Piotr Potworowski, who each fled conflicts in the […]
Join us this October half term for our free crafty activities for families, with a spooky Halloween theme! Tuesday 24 & Thursday 26 October Drop in, 10.30-3.30 Free, no booking required
