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About
Following a complete renovation, Chelmsford Museum reopened in 2019 to take you through Chelmsford's history, from the Ice Age, right through to the present day. From the chance to see a mammoth, or watch a princely Anglo-Saxon burial, to finding out what used to be on your street, the museum has something for everyone.
See the Story of Chelmsford from Prehistory to present day, Chelmsford's Potters such as Grayson Perry, Bright Sparks and the Natural World. And you can also take one of our trails in the wonderful Oaklands Park, where the museum is located.
Chelmsford Museum is also home to the Essex Regiment Museum
The museum offers a great free day out, as well as one off events, talks and workshops.
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Entry to the museum is free of charge.
Events
Saturday, 23rd March 2024 - Sunday, 3rd November 2024
Restless Brilliance: The Story of J.A. Baker and The PeregrineAn exhibition exploring J.A. Baker's life, his love of nature and writing.- more info
Wednesday, 31st July 2024 - Wednesday, 31st July 2024
Thursday, 1st August 2024 - Thursday, 1st August 2024
Friday, 2nd August 2024 - Friday, 2nd August 2024
Wednesday, 7th August 2024 - Wednesday, 7th August 2024
Thursday, 8th August 2024 - Thursday, 8th August 2024
Friday, 9th August 2024 - Friday, 9th August 2024
Becoming a BirdwatcherJoin us as we become bird watchers for the day, gazing out at the park with our telescopes and binoculars, hiding in the bird hide for a glimpse of birds in the park.- more info
Wednesday, 14th August 2024 - Wednesday, 14th August 2024
Thursday, 15th August 2024 - Thursday, 15th August 2024
Friday, 16th August 2024 - Friday, 16th August 2024
Wednesday, 21st August 2024 - Wednesday, 21st August 2024
Thursday, 22nd August 2024 - Thursday, 22nd August 2024
Friday, 23rd August 2024 - Friday, 23rd August 2024
Becoming a Nature WatcherInspired by the Victorians, we'll create our own nature book so we can ID plants, view real nature samples from Hylands Park and nature samples from 1844!- more info
Wednesday, 28th August 2024 - Wednesday, 28th August 2024
Thursday, 29th August 2024 - Thursday, 29th August 2024
Friday, 30th August 2024 - Friday, 30th August 2024
Nature Inspired PrintingJoin us at the start and end of the summer holidays for some printing activities inspired by nature.- more info
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
Booking & Payment Details
- Free Entry
Catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Target Markets
- Coach parties accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By car - Chelmsford Museum is located on Moulsham Street, near the junction with New London Road. We have a free car park at Chelmsford Museum, with space for Blue Badge holders.
By bike - Chelmsford Museum is located on a cycle route and there are cycle parking facilities.
Public Transport Directions
Chelmsford's bus and train stations are about 1.5 miles from the museum.
