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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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Hands on History
23 May 2026 - 30 May 2026
Join our volunteers to explore items from the museum collection up close. You will be able to handle objects, guess their history and learn the interesting facts about each item!
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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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Iron Age Day
18 July 2026 - 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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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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Everything you need to know before you get here! Opening times, admissions, travel, food and drink, and even a little bit of Oaklands House history.
Find out moreExhibitions
From ancient fossils, Iron Age coins, to an item someone from your family may have owned themselves! Discover our permanent and temporary exhibitions, as well as exploring a selection of our collections.
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By purchasing a membership with us, you are not only benefiting from year long admission free of charge - you are helping us continue our hard work collaborating with local community groups and telling their Chelmsford stories.
Find out moreAccessibility
Our team are always making improvements to make everyone's visit as easy as possible. Visit this page to find out more on how they have done just that.
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