Join in with our 1960s themed craft activities inspired by the Museum’s temporary exhibition celebrating the Diamond anniversary of Sindy.
Please note that activities change weekly so Tuesday and Thursday of any week will be the same activity.
Experience the Museum’s free drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum is open to the public.
Limited to four accompanied children our Quiet Time sessions offer children, who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable an opportunity to enjoy our activities in a relaxed way.
These sessions are free, with booking essential. Please book a space for each accompanied children attending.
Workshop details:
Enjoy our latest temporary exhibition celebrating the Diamond anniversary of Sindy before the Museum opens to the public and get creative with our 1960s themed craft activity.
Please note that activities change weekly so the Tuesday and Thursday of any week will be the same activity, you are advised to book for only one day per week.
Join in our exciting new series of art talks at Chippenham Museum. Book your tickets via Eventbrite.
Artists from the museum’s Modern and Contemporary Art collection will be talking about their work, providing insights into their inspiration and practice. This will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions with the audience encouraged to join in the conversation.
Coming up:
Rosalind Whitehouse – Saturday 23 March – CANCELLED
Anita Taylor – Saturday 20 April – SOLD OUT
Sarah Gillespie & Amy-Jane Blackhall – Saturday 25 May – SOLD OUT
James Castle & Anna Gillespie – Saturday 22 June – SOLD OUT
Rosalind Robinson & Claire Loder – Saturday 27 July
Helen Simmonds & Penny Grist – Saturday 24 August – CANCELLED
Nicholas Lees & Jo Taylor – Saturday 21 September
Ian Chamberlain & Sandra Porter – Saturday 19 October
Ron George & Alun Crockford – Saturday 23 November
Iain Cotton, Richard Crooks & Guy Thomas – Saturday 14 December
For sold out events, email heritage@chippenham.gov.uk to join a waiting list.
Join Chippenham Museum’s Creative Writing Group and take part in our new series of 6 linked writing workshops led by local writer and facilitator Ruth Hill.
Inspired by the 550th anniversary of Maud Heath’s Causeway and the Museum’s summer exhibition, Re-imagining Maud Heath, discover how Maud and her Causeway has been celebrated by artists, writers, and everyday people across the centuries. Explore the stories surrounding Maud Heath and consider how local myths and legends begin and grow over time.
Over the 6 months, explore, discover, share and create your own local stories and perhaps some of these will develop into longstanding legends which will be told for years to come!
These sessions are suitable for beginners to experienced writers and will culminate with performed readings as part of the Maud’s Way Heritage Open Day’s events in September.
Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Chippenham Museum.
Workshops are free but spaces are limited. Email heritage@chippenham.gov.uk to reserve your place.
Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors, families welcome.
Our walks are free to enjoy but booking is essential as places are limited.
Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place. Arrive 5-10 minutes before to allow for a prompt start.
Saturdays at 2pm:
11 May, 8 June, 13 July,
10 & 24 August, 14 September
Thursdays at 7pm:
23 May, 20 June, 25 July,
15 & 29 August, 19 September
Messy play for under 5s. Develop their creative side at Chippenham Museum with crafts, paints, toys, sandpit and more!
This is a drop-in session and places are limited. We recommend arriving at the start to guarantee a place.
This session takes place upstairs (with lift access) in the museum’s Education Room with buggy parking downstairs in the museum.
This after school club runs photography projects for young people to learn new skills and be creative. The club aims to improve self-expression and motivation, focusing on activities to help mental health and wellbeing while capturing great images and having fun.
West Wiltshire YAC is open to everyone aged 8–16 years. YAC clubs get involved in all sorts of activities, including visiting and investigating archaeological sites and historic places, trying out traditional crafts, taking part in excavations, and lots more.
Grab your needlework or knitting and join us every other Monday for an afternoon of craft, coffee and conversation at Chippenham Museum. A chance to talk with other crafters, swap patterns, share skills and get advice if you are stuck on a stitch! A fun and social way to share your hobby and maybe learn a new one?