Join Mark Golder, the driving force behind the Golder-Thompson Gift, alongside artist and printmaker Amy-Jane Blackhall and curator Alan Fuller as they discuss the formation of the gift and the century of local printmaking that it celebrates. Booking and event details can be found here: https://bit.ly/ChipMuseumWhatsOn
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 family activities every Tuesday during the school summer holidays, including print making and lettering.
Every Monday (excluding bank holidays) 10.30 - 12pm, at the museum. £1.50 per child. Messy play for under 5's develop their creative side at Chippenham Museum with crafts, paint, toys, sandpits, and more! Please note that this is a drop-in session, and places are limited. We recommend arriving at the start of the session to […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
This summer the country celebrates Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee as she becomes the first British monarch to spend 70 years on the throne. This year also marks the 380th anniversary of the start of the English Civil War. Pitting the monarchy against parliament, the civil war divided the entire country and ended with the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come and create your own simple bunting at Chippenham Museum and find out more about adding your own triangle to Chippenham’s Jubilee Bunting project. These sessions are free for all ages on Tuesdays in the Easter holidays, simply drop in 10.30am 3.30pm. Join us in the gallery to create your decoration to take home. Be […]
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 […]
