Careers Fair on Friday 16th September, from 10 am-1 pm at the Olympiad Centre in Chippenham, in partnership with Wiltshire College & University Centre. It’s free to attend and open to all - a perfect opportunity for local people who are looking to reskill or upskill, those who are out of work or even those […]
The Documentary Photographer of the Year (DPOTY) competition is organised by the Royal Photographic Society’s Documentary Group. Held every two years since 2012, the competition provides an opportunity to showcase documentary work and storytelling. The exhibition features Winners, Commended and some Shortlisted entries. For more details about the competition visit the Royal Photographic Society website: […]
The Superstars of LDN Wrestling are back for their 2022 Tour! Expect to see death defying moves as the stars of Wrestling take part in action packed matches for the whole family to enjoy! Get those foam fingers at the ready for a night of family entertainment you will not forget! For more information, please […]
The Chippenham & District Artist Selling exhibition will be opening on 19 November at Chippenham Museum. Running until 3rd December, the exhibition is free entry for everyone. You can find out more about Chippenham & District Artists through their website. Chippenham Museum is open: 10 am- 4 pm Monday- Friday Find out more about current, past, […]
Join us a the opening of the "Winter Wonderland Art Exhibition" including: introducing artists, a glass of Prosecco and homemade mince pies at 1pm.
This free exhibition celebrates the best in contemporary printmaking and the INK on PAPER PRESS, founded in Wiltshire by artist Amy-Jane Blackhall in 2015. Blackhall trained under Master Printer Jack Shirreff at 107 Workshop in Shaw, where she worked on editions for renowned artists such as Howard Hodgkin and Gillian Ayres. The etching press that […]
A chance to view the creative responses to objects in the museum collection by Wiltshire College & University Centre students at this special display in the Yelde Hall. As part of their first year of study for a Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice Art, Design and Communication, students have explored objects in the museum […]
A retrospective exhibition showcasing the work of this influential artist and tutor. Ken Hughes led the Bath Academy of Art’s famous sculpture department for two decades. Chippenham Museum, a Chippenham Town Council facility, is free entry, open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, including bank holidays.
Hail The Curious is the inaugural group exhibition from The Forbidden Carnival Gallery. It brings a diverse group of local, national, international and overseas artists together, from Lowbrow to Street to Dark to Surreal and back again. Artists include: Simon Griffiths, Miller, Rae Melody, Sarah Christie, BRT Street Pop Art, Matt Lodge , Montague Tott, David Nicholls and more… […]
Explore what life was like in Chippenham in the 1920s & 30s, as objects, costume, photographs & artworks bring the era to life. Marking the centenary of the opening of John Coles Park in 1923, this exhibition explores the glamour of the cinema and fashions from the period, as well as strikes, protests and the […]
Join us for the first of our free summer talks linked to our current exhibition ‘Chippenham Between the Wars’. Exhibition curator Alan Fuller will talk about some of the surprising and well-known products, phrases and appliances that have their origins in the 1920s and 30s. The museum will also be open until 6.30pm so visitors […]
Join us for a special day marking the development of one of the town’s biggest employers, Westinghouse Brake and Signal Company, established in the 1920s. See some of the objects collected by Chippenham Museum and share your own memories of Westinghouse. Chippenham Museum are delighted to be working with Westinghouse Model Railway Club, who will […]
