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About
A dazzling new exhibition inspired by gold, mystery and remarkable discoveries.
At its heart is the Great Baddow Hoard, the largest recorded hoard of Iron Age gold coins ever found in Britain. Buried over 2,000 years ago, this extraordinary hoard poses a tantalising question: why was so much wealth hidden? Explore how this discovery is reshaping what we thought we knew about life in Essex during a time of upheaval and the threat of Julius Caesar's invasion.
Experience the thrill of discovery through objects unearthed by local metal detectorists, each with a story waiting to be told. Who once treasured it? Why was it lost or hidden? What secrets has it carried across the centuries?
Inspired by the mystery of the hoard, Timeless Treasures explores what makes something truly precious. From spectacular archaeological finds to deeply personal objects from the museum's collection, the exhibition celebrates the stories we cherish from the things we treasure – then and now.
Come and explore the mystery of the gold hoard, discover the stories and decide what you treasure.
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
The Museum of Chelmsford is located on Moulsham Street, near the junction with New London Road. We have a free car park at Museum of Chelmsford, with space for Blue Badge holders. Maximum stay is two hours.
More car parking options include:
Moulsham Street
CM2 0LF, 170 spaces
https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/parking-and-travel/car-parks/moulsham-street-car-park/
Parkway
CM2 0DG, 97 spaces
https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/parking-and-travel/car-parks/parkway-car-park/
Shire Gate
CM2 0SE, 183 spaces
https://www.parkme.com/lot/139732/shire-gate
Just Park
Private properties to park in nearby. Enter the museum postcode (CM2 9AQ) plus a date and time to view a map of available spaces.
https://www.justpark.com/uk/parking/chelmsford/
On road parking on areas of Moulsham Street
Permit holders only Z4 Mon-Fri 9am to 10am, no waiting Mon-Sat 10am to 11am
More information: https://sepp.traffweb.app/traffweb/1/TrafficOrders
Please check before you park
Public Transport Directions
The nearest bus stop to Museum of Chelmsford is on New London Road, at the junction with Moulsham Street opposite the Rising Sun pub.
The number 300 and C1 buses travel from Chelmsford train station (stand 5 and stand 11, respectively) to this stop. These stands are indicated with stars on the below image. Bus 13 also leaves from Chelmsford Station (stand 6) to this stop, but is less frequent.
You can also get the 46 and 351 busses to the BBC Essex stop and walk about 7 minutes to the museum.
You can look at First Essex to check which buses go to the museum.
The nearest railway station to Museum of Chelmsford is Chelmsford Station. The museum is about a 30 minute walk from the station or you can get a bus (see the above accordion). Find directions from the station and timetable information at Greater Anglia.
