What's on at Chelmsford Museum!
Summer events for all ages, a new Gallery Wall programme, and more!

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Summer events for all ages, a new Gallery Wall programme, and more!
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]What's on at Chelmsford Museum
A big hello from Chelmsford Museum! You’ll be pleased to hear that we are getting ready for summer, even if the weather isn’t quite there yet. Read on for more about our events coming up that really embrace our current exhibition and being out in nature.
If you’d like to find out what’s on over summer straight away, head to our website here! [
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We look forward to seeing you soon!
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*Vote for us in the Essex Mums Awards 2024*
Essex Mums Awards
*Vote here* [
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We are thrilled to see Chelmsford Museum nominated again in the Essex Mums Awards this year! This is all down to our wonderful staff who work hard to give families an all-round entertaining and educational experience all throughout the year, from the first welcome in the building, to hands-on activities to get to know our collections.
We hope we can rely on your vote to help us win Best Museum this year. Visit the Essex Mums website to cast your vote in this and many other categories.
Thank you!
Exhibitions
Peregrine talk
Discover the story of peregrines in East Anglia
Alongside the current exhibition Restless Brilliance: The Story of J.A. Baker and The Peregrine, you can join us to hear the story of how peregrine falcons have made a successful return to the East Anglian countryside.
Peregrine and Raptor Expert Peter Merchant, and Michael Padmore of Colchester Natural History Society, will chart how the peregrine has adapted to the industrial sites of East Anglia and talk about their work protecting and rehabilitating these majestic birds.
The ticket includes tea and coffee refreshments.
*Book your place* [
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Gallery Wall
*Our new Gallery Wall programme begins*
After many submissions to exhibit on our Gallery Wall, we are delighted to be showcasing the work of David Schreiber – the first artist chosen following our call out in collaboration with Ignite Chelmsford.
A member of the Chelmsford Art Society, David is a retired architect and has lived in Chelmsford all his life. He paints and draws in a variety of mediums, from watercolour and oil to charcoal and graphite.
David’s selection of artwork to be displayed focuses on his hometown of Chelmsford, and his fond memories of the city in decades past.
*Read more about the programme here* [
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*Summer events coming up*
Summer is coming - even if the weather will only last a weekend! See below and follow the links to make your bookings or for more information.
Kids events
For the kids:
*Nature Inspired Printing*
Join us at the start and end of the summer holidays for printing activities inspired by nature. Free, drop-in, no need to book!
Information on Nature Inspired Printing - 24 to 26 July [
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Information on Nature Inspired Printing - 28 to 30 August [
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*Becoming a Birdwatcher*
Become bird watchers for the day, gazing out at the park with our telescopes and binoculars.
Children are £5 each, adults are free.
Book for Becoming a Birdwatcher - 31 July to 2 August [
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Book for Becoming a Birdwatcher - 7 to 9 August [
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*Becoming a Nature Watcher*
Observe and record nature all around us to go into our own identification books.
Children are £5 each, adults are free.
Book for Becoming a Nature Watcher - 14 to 16 August [
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Book for Becoming a Nature Watcher - 21 to 23 August
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Walks and curator talks
For the grown-ups:
*Protecting Peregrines in East Anglia*
Hear the story of how peregrine falcons have made a successful return to East Anglia
Friday 18 July, 5.30pm at Chelmsford Museum. Tickets are £6.
Book for Protecting Peregrines [
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*A walk in J.A. Baker Country*
Baker expert David Simmonds explores countryside sites that were listed in Baker’s diaries.
Locations include Writtle and Little Baddow, places are free but limited.
Book for a walk to Writtle - 14 August [
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Book for a walk in Little Baddow - 7 September [
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*Curator’s Tour: Restless Brilliance*
Join Curator Sarah Harvey to explore J.A. Baker’s life, writing and love of nature on a tour of the exhibition. Wednesday 11 September, 1.30pm. Places are free but limited.
Book for the Curator’s Tour [
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Our September events are part of the Heritage Open Days [
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Love Parks Day
*More dates for your diary:*
*Memory Café *
This session is designed for those who are living with dementia to attend with their families, friends and loved ones every 2nd Monday of the month from 10.30am to 12pm.
View upcoming dates [
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*Love Parks Day*
Celebrate Chelmsford’s green spaces as part of the nationwide Love Parks Week at Oaklands Park on Friday 26 July from 10am to 3pm. This event is free. Please note parking won’t be available at the museum on this day except for blue badge holders.
Find out more about Love Parks Day [
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What the butler saw
From our friends at Chelmsford Theatre:
What the Butler Saw
Thursday 25 to Saturday 27 July
Joe Orton’s final and most ambitious play remains a manic farce, bringing an array of distinctive characters and placing them in a series of improbable situations. Orton unflinchingly explores comic territory few playwrights have dared to visit.
Book tickets from the Chelmsford Theatre website [
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