Experience the museums free drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum is open to the public. Limited to four accompanied children our Quiet Time sessions offer children, who find our busy drop-in sessions uncomfortable, an opportunity to enjoy our activities in a relaxed way. These sessions are free, with booking essential via the […]
A retrospective exhibition showcasing the work of this influential artist and tutor. Ken Hughes led the Bath Academy of Art’s famous sculpture department for two decades. Chippenham Museum, a Chippenham Town Council facility, is free entry, open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, including bank holidays.
Discover the techniques of watercolour monotype and drypoint printing in this one-day creative adult workshop led by artist and printmaker Amy-Jane Blackhall, at Chippenham Museum. In the first half of the session you will learn how to prepare plates for watercolour monotype printing and create painterly, colourful backgrounds. In the afternoon you will produce a […]
Wessex Water invites you to come along to Chippenham Museum on Tuesday 7 March to find out more about our investment proposals for 2025-2030. You can learn about future improvements to water and sewerage services and our plans to protect and enhance the environment. Meet our team, ask any questions and have your say on […]
Join us as we start our Wild Escape adventure inspired by artist Sarah Gillespie’s beautiful print of the Peppered Moth, now part of the museum collection, with family friendly creative sessions. Discover the amazing story of the colour changing Peppered Moth. Imagine the moths escape back to its natural habitat and help it by creating […]
Learn how to create your own print inspired by the polar regions in this children’s workshop. Using everyday materials, you will be introduced to collagraph and monotype printing techniques and create your very own polar landscape inspired by the work of Emma Stibbon RA, whose prints feature in our current exhibition ‘Contemporary Print & the […]
Join the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and Chippenham Museum to celebrate 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 meet the volunteers of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and […]
Get creative and stamp, paint and draw your finishing touches to make a unique printed picture. Free family drop-in activity inspired by our current exhibition, Contemporary Print & The Ink On Paper Press.
Book one of four places for accompanied children to enjoy our free drop-in activities at Chippenham Museum in a quieter way. These 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 the museum is open […]
Our Twelfth Night celebrations are back! Join us on Saturday 7 January 10.30 to 3.30 as we explore all things Saxon. With the help of some inspiring re-enactors and a special performance by poet and musician Nick Harper, learn about life during the Anglo-Saxon period and discover Chippenham’s Royal connections and its role in the […]
This free exhibition celebrates the best in contemporary printmaking and the INK on PAPER PRESS, founded in Wiltshire by artist Amy-Jane Blackhall in 2015. Blackhall trained under Master Printer Jack Shirreff at 107 Workshop in Shaw, where she worked on editions for renowned artists such as Howard Hodgkin and Gillian Ayres. The etching press that […]
Join us for a Festive Vintage Market, a chance to browse vintage clothing, accessories & more in the Yelde Hall. Find out more at: https://bit.ly/ChipMuseumWhatsOn
