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 […]
Celebrate Earth Day and the national launch of The Wild Escape collective artwork and create mirror and handprint moths and our free creative drop-in. The Wild Escape project led by Art Fund, celebrates UK wildlife and creativity. Over the past few months Chippenham Museum has been encouraging its young visitors to discover the amazing story […]
Join us during the Easter holidays for free crafty activities Inspired by the sculpture of Ken Hughes in our latest exhibition ‘KEN HUGHES: A Retrospective’ join this creative family drop in and make a portrait head out of air-drying clay. Workshops on Tuesday 11 & Thursday 13 April Free, drop in from 10.30-3.30
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 […]
Our Wild Escape adventure continues this Easter with free family activities. Discover the amazing story of the colour changing Peppered Moth, inspired by artist Sarah Gillespie’s print of the Peppered Moth in our collection. Create a moth stick puppet and perform your ‘Wild Escape’ story to family and friends. Sessions on Tuesday 4 & Thursday […]
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 […]
