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A new chapter for Essex’s regimental heritage
28 October 2025
The Essex Regiment Museum Trust (ERM) has announced that it will dissolve and transfer its extensive collection of objects into the ownership of the Royal Anglian Regiment Museum Trust (RARM), to be cared for by specialist military curators.
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Museum of Chelmsford help in leading a cultural revolution in Chelmsford
27 May 2025
Young people in Chelmsford are taking the lead in shaping the city's cultural future, thanks to a major £250,000 investment from Arts Council England, through the National Lottery Place Partnership Fund.
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Memberships and admissions to start from 2 April
25 February 2025
From 2 April 2025, we’ll be launching a brand-new membership scheme and introducing a small admission fee for adults. Find out more from these FAQs.
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Museum Memories Blog: Christmas at Oaklands
18 November 2024
Visitor Host and Museum Memories guide, Rachel, explores how the traditions we continue to observe today were first popularised by the Victorians, and how they were celebrated at Oaklands House.
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Curator's Blog: Restless Brilliance
07 October 2024
Curator Sarah Harvey shares her journey of discovering J.A. Baker, the author of The Peregrine, while preparing an exhibition for the Museum of Chelmsford.
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Protecting Nature Poetry Winners Announced
28 May 2024
This spring, we were delighted to host a Protecting Nature poetry competition with our colleagues at Essex Library Services. And the winners are...
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