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Temporary Exhibitions
Oi Chelmsford! Kes Gray: Chelmsford Born and Read
29 November 2025 - 21 June 2026
A family-friendly exhibition that explores the works of Chelmsford-born bestselling children’s author, Kes Gray.
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Boris Bear Cubs
21 May 2026 - 16 July 2026
Join us at the museum for Boris Bear Cubs - perfect for your youngest museum fans under 5 years old!
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Roots Chelmsford Windrush Exhibition
01 June 2026 - 01 September 2026
An exhibition shining a light on the lives of the Caribbean Windrush community, and those who left an indelible mark on Chelmsford.
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Chelmsford Finds Surgery
06 June 2026 - 21 November 2026
Have you uncovered an archaeological object? Bring your discoveries to the museum for identification and recording as part of the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme.
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Memory Café
08 June 2026 - 14 December 2026
Join us every 2nd Monday of the month from 10:30am to 12pm in the Wells Suite on the first floor of the Museum of Chelmsford.
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Oi Chelmsford! SEN Friendly Days
13 June 2026 - 13 June 2026
Join us every second Saturday of the month for SEN friendly days. This is an opportunity for visitors with additional or sensory needs to enjoy the museum with friends and carers, in a more relaxed atmosphere.
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Roots Chelmsford Windrush Talk
20 June 2026
We are delighted to invite Mr Tom Tobierre who has been through the Windrush Scandal to tell you his story.
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Heathlands and Badlands: The deserts of Europe are closer than you think…
27 June 2026 - 27 June 2026
Illustrated with powerful images, this talk presents a fresh perspective on extraordinary places - some of which are closer to hand than one might imagine!
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Timeless Treasures
18 July 2026 - 11 April 2027
A dazzling new exhibition inspired by gold, mystery and remarkable discoveries.
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Iron Age Day
18 July 2026
Celebrate the opening of our exhibition showcasing the Great Baddow Hoard with our free Iron Age Day at the museum and in Oaklands Park!
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Summer Holiday Hoard Heroes: Treasure
21 July 2026 - 30 July 2026
Come to the Museum of Chelmsford to learn more about the Great Baddow Hoard and the people who would have handled these Iron Age gold coins.
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Summer Holiday Hoard Heroes: Celts
04 August 2026 - 13 August 2026
Come to the Museum of Chelmsford to learn more about the Great Baddow Hoard and the people who would have handled these Iron Age gold coins.
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Summer Holiday Hoard Heroes: Become a Curator
18 August 2026 - 27 August 2026
Come to the Museum of Chelmsford to learn more about the Great Baddow Hoard and the people who would have handled these Iron Age gold coins.
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Museum Member Store Tour September
17 September 2026
Behind the scenes tour of the Museum Stores, exclusively for members. Led by the Museums curatorial team, this is a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of the Museum.
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Treasures of the Museum
19 September 2026 - 20 September 2026
As part of this year's 2026 Heritage Open Days, our museum will be open once again for free all weekend!
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Sherlock Holmes and the Bear Poaching Case!
26 September 2026
Led by Prof Claire Gwinnett, alongside researcher Hayden Leigh, this fascinating talk offers a rare insight into the science behind wildlife crime investigations – and how tiny traces can make a big difference.
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History Hits: Alexander the Great's funeral heist
17 October 2026
Join us as Tristan Hughes, host of the History Hit podcast, as he tells us the almost unbelievable tale of what happened after Alexander died.
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Archaeology South-East Talk: The elite Iron Age burials of Little Waltham
07 November 2026
Join us to discover more about a series of rich burials recently discovered near Chelmsford and find out what they tell us about elite society in Late Iron Age and Roman Essex.
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Essex’s Buried Treasure: Highlights from the Portable Antiquities Scheme
21 November 2026
In this talk, Lori Rogerson will reveal some of the most remarkable discoveries made by members of the public, from prehistory to the early modern period.
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Baddow and other Iron Age hoards
23 January 2027
A talk which will take a deeper look at the contents of the hoard, what it can tell us about Iron Age coinage and explore the possible reasons for its burial.
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