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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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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Timeless Treasures
18 July 2026 - 11 April 2027
A dazzling new exhibition inspired by gold, mystery and remarkable discoveries.
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Summer Holiday Hoard Heroes: Celts
11 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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