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Sitting in the heart of the city in the beautiful Oaklands Park, we celebrate Chelmsford's diverse stories, from those who once lived and worked here to those who do now.

What objects tell Chelmsford’s story today?Spark! and the Museum of Chelmsford want to hear what objects tell your story...
18/06/2026

What objects tell Chelmsford’s story today?

Spark! and the Museum of Chelmsford want to hear what objects tell your story of life in Chelmsford now, to help shape the museum's future collection.

Elora, of SPARK!, shares:

"I love buses, I love having the privilege to live in a country with public transport at a relatively low cost. I love that I can bus to anywhere and everywhere."

What object would you choose? Add it to the survey linked below, plus take a picture and tag it

🔗https://forms.gle/inHHkEReU4VJNEhG8

Collecting Our Future is produced by Culture Chelmsford and SPARK!, in collaboration with the Museum of Chelmsford and funded by Arts Council England, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford City Council, Chelmsford College and Chelmsford For You

Have you seen the items we have on display all year round to celebrate Pride month? 🌈 These items were given to us after...
16/06/2026

Have you seen the items we have on display all year round to celebrate Pride month? 🌈

These items were given to us after featuring in our 2023 exhibition Behind the Rainbow and can be found in the 20th Century gallery. We have these on continuous display to recognise and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community as part of Chelmsford’s story 💖

If you’re feeling inspired to get involved, Essex Pride is happening this Saturday 20 June - perfect timing to join in the celebrations!

Be real. Be proud. Be you!

We went on a Colour Hunt around the museum and this is what we found!If you’re looking for different ways to explore the...
15/06/2026

We went on a Colour Hunt around the museum and this is what we found!

If you’re looking for different ways to explore the objects in our galleries, pick a colour and see if you can find more than we did! Tag us in your posts alongside adding the hashtags .

Seek out the unknown with Chris Stone! 🔭Chris Stone set out on a mission to explore Europe’s hidden deserts and find ou...
14/06/2026

Seek out the unknown with Chris Stone! 🔭

Chris Stone set out on a mission to explore Europe’s hidden deserts and find out more about these vast, sandy and little-known landscapes that feel a world away from their surroundings. On these adventures he discovered that these deserts are not only vital habitats for rare wildlife but also hidden gems which give us an insight into human history as never seen before.

In this visually striking talk, Chris Stone reveals why these overlooked places matter, how they are under threat and why they deserve protection. He offers a fresh and thought-provoking perspective of Europe’s natural environment and challenges common perceptions about these extraordinary landscapes which are much closer than you think.

Join Chris Stone on Saturday 27 June at 11am to discover what has been slipping through the sand all these years: https://www.museumofchelmsford.co.uk/events/heathlands-and-badlands-the-deserts-of-europe-are-closer-than-you-think/

12/06/2026

Calling all podcast fans! 📡📻🎙️

The Chelmsford Broadcast is our brand-new podcast where we explore our cities history, how we became the birthplace of radio and the untold stories of incredible people who helped shape not only Chelmsford but the world into what it is today!

Hosted by the fabulous Helen and Rachel, each episode will take you deeper into uncovering the connections we have to the past, present and even the future, as well as discovering which famous people have ties to our history – some of these are sure to shock you!

Make sure you tune in each month starting from 19 June on all streaming platforms to learn more!

👉 Psst... the audio you can hear in this video is our specially commissioned music by Chester Tribley! There's a unique beat to it too... can you 'decode' what it might be?

What objects tell Chelmsford’s story today?Spark! and the Museum of Chelmsford want to hear what objects tell your story...
11/06/2026

What objects tell Chelmsford’s story today?

Spark! and the Museum of Chelmsford want to hear what objects tell your story of life in Chelmsford now, to help shape the museum's future collection.

Isobel, Chair of SPARK!, shares:

"I picked fashion because fashion is art and architecture. It is ever evolving. Fashion captures my personality, identity and self expression."

What object would you choose? Add it to the survey linked below, plus take a picture and tag it

🔗https://forms.gle/inHHkEReU4VJNEhG8

Collecting Our Future is produced by Culture Chelmsford and SPARK!, in collaboration with the Museum of Chelmsford and funded by Arts Council England, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford City Council, Chelmsford College and Chelmsford For You

With the success of the Oi Chelmsford! SEN Friendly days, we are pleased to announce that we are extending our sessions ...
09/06/2026

With the success of the Oi Chelmsford! SEN Friendly days, we are pleased to announce that we are extending our sessions beyond 13 June. However, 13 June will be the last Oi Chelmsford themed session, so make sure you pop down one last time to experience the magic of Kes Gray's world!

We cannot wait to share the new themes with you very soon!

Here at Museum of Chelmsford, we proudly display Marconi’s H1200 high-frequency radio transmitter used by the Ministry o...
08/06/2026

Here at Museum of Chelmsford, we proudly display Marconi’s H1200 high-frequency radio transmitter used by the Ministry of Defence in the 1960s. These units were designed and engineered in Chelmsford, giving our city the title of ‘Home of Radio’.

The buttons and switches on these units look complicated but it was the first system designed for a single engineer to manage the precise tuning needed for broadcasting.

Swipe to see the different types of controls and wires on the panels including Power & Safety interlocks, Valve Monitors, Tuning and Frequency, Overload and Trip resets and so much more!

Tomorrow, Monday 8 June, drop into the Wells Suite for our next Memory Café session from 10:30am to 12:00pm. This month'...
07/06/2026

Tomorrow, Monday 8 June, drop into the Wells Suite for our next Memory Café session from 10:30am to 12:00pm. This month's theme is 'Around the Home' and is sure to spark exciting conversations.

These sessions are designed to have a smaller capacity of visitors and are intended for those who are living with dementia and their loved ones to explore museum objects with our team in a calmer environment.

We look forward to welcoming you on Monday!

06/06/2026

Just over 2 weeks left to visit our incredible Kes Gray inspired exhibition ‘Oi Chelmsford’ which is closing on 21 June. This is not one to miss and is fun for all the family!

We would love to know what words you would use to describe this exhibition down below!

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Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street
Chelmsford
CM29AQ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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01245 605700

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