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Temporary Exhibitions
Oi Chelmsford! Kes Gray: Chelmsford Born and Read
29 November 2025 - 21 June 2027
A family-friendly exhibition that explores the works of Chelmsford-born bestselling children’s author, Kes Gray.
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Memory Café
11 May 2026 - 14 December 2026
Join us every 2nd Monday of the month from 10:30am to 12pm in the Wells Suite on the first floor of the Museum of Chelmsford.
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Chelmsford Finds Surgery
06 June 2026 - 21 November 2026
Have you uncovered an archaeological object? Bring your discoveries to the museum for identification and recording as part of the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme.
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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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History Hits: Alexander the Great's funeral heist
17 October 2026 - 17 October 2026
Join us as Tristan Hughes, host of the History Hit podcast, as he tells us the almost unbelievable tale of what happened after Alexander died.
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Archaeology South-East Talk: The elite Iron Age burials of Little Waltham
07 November 2026 - 07 November 2026
Join us to discover more about a series of rich burials recently discovered near Chelmsford and find out what they tell us about elite society in Late Iron Age and Roman Essex.
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Essex’s Buried Treasure: Highlights from the Portable Antiquities Scheme
21 November 2026 - 21 November 2026
In this talk, Lori Rogerson will reveal some of the most remarkable discoveries made by members of the public, from prehistory to the early modern period.
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Baddow and other Iron Age hoards
23 January 2027 - 23 January 2027
A talk which will take a deeper look at the contents of the hoard, what it can tell us about Iron Age coinage and explore the possible reasons for its burial.
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LGBTQ+ Treasures
27 February 2027 - 27 February 2027
Whether you are interested in history, science, art or just love a good story, this talk will certainly have something for everyone.
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