As part of this year's 2026 Heritage Open Days, our museum will be open once again for free all weekend!
Visit our Timeless Treasures exhibition and help create the next 'Top 10 Objects' in our 2027 visitor guide. Head to our Discover Studio on the ground floor to cast your vote.
Have we missed your favourite treasure? Make sure you leave a comment in the Discover Studio to let us know.
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Events and Activities
19 September 2026 to 20 September 2026
10am to 4pm
Museum of Chelmsford
Price: Free for everyone
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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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Chelmsford College: What Matters Most
18 September 2026 - 23 November 2026
Inspired by the discovery of the Great Baddow Hoard and its collection of buried Iron Age coins, created by Level 3 Year 2 Film and Photography students at Chelmsford College.
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Boris Bear Cubs Autumn/Winter
24 September 2026 - 17 December 2026
Join us at the museum for Boris Bear Cubs - perfect for your youngest museum fans under 5 years old!
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