As part of this year's 2026 Heritage Open Days, our museum will be open once again for free all weekend!
Throughout this weekend, you'll be able to meet members of our Curatorial team to find out more about treasures of from our collection as well as visit the latest exhibition Timeless Treasures.
Whilst you're here, have your say as to which objects should make our new Curator's Top Ten!
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Treasures of the Museum
Events and Activities
19 September 2026 to 20 September 2026
10am to 4pm
Museum of Chelmsford
Price: Free for everyone
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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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