Chippenham Museum
Chippenham Museum tells the fascinating story of this historic market town from its prehistoric origins to the present day.
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- Discover the post-war book designs of Stephen Russ at Chippenham Museum. Coming soon, this exhibition celebrates his work, from Graham Greene first editions to Penguin covers and the famous 'Lady Chatterley’s Lover' phoenix, as well as his 30-year teaching career at the Bath Academy of Art, Corsham.
- We're exploring light & dark for today’s @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange! 🌓 Sheona Beaumont’s ‘Night Tide Under Clifton Suspension Bridge’ captures the landmark at night. Passing traffic & reflections, combined with long exposure & a staggered zoom, create shimmering pencils of light.
- Join us this February Half Term for drop-in activities inspired by our 'Subversive Forms' exhibition. We’ll also be taking part in the Kids in Museums Art Trail, which is an exciting introduction to the world of contemporary art for young creatives. 📅 Tue 17 & Thu 19 Feb 🕒 10.30am - 3.30pm 🎟️ Free
- In Wilks’ narrative painting, motherhood is seen from the child’s perspective. Much of her work relates to still life & autobiographical themes. 'Hair Doing' is part of the wider series, which draws on memories of growing up in South Gloucestershire. @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange
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- Today's #OnlineArtExchange theme is bold & colourful art! 🎨 In his work, Marc Vaux combines expanses of colour with hard-edged geometry. He highlights "the endless potential of colour alone to communicate, affect and modify response." @artukdotorg.bsky.social @tulliecarlisle.bsky.social
- Collection Conversations are back for 2026! 🎨🖼️ First up, we will be joined by Claire Curneen & Matt Smith, whose work both features in our current exhibition, 'Subversive Forms'. 📅 Saturday 21 February 🕒 2.00pm - 3.30pm 🎟️ Free, booking essential Book your tickets here 👉 bit.ly/FebruaryTalk
- Thank you to all who joined us for our annual Twelfth Night celebrations on Saturday - what a great day! And of course, a special thank you to Manaraefan Vikings and April Barlow for supporting us in putting on such a brilliant event.
- Join the Chippenham Museum Creative Writing Group for a series of linked workshops celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth of local antiquarian and inventor of the biography, John Aubrey. Visit our website for more information 👇 bit.ly/ChippenhamMuseumWhatsOn
- #ICYMI, join us to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of John Aubrey. Open to those aged 16-18, these workshops offer the chance to develop your writing skills and see your work in print. These workshops are free, but spaces are limited. Please contact the museum to reserve your place.
- On this #NationalShortStoryDay, why not get involved with our new series of creative writing workshops for young people? Visit our website for more information 👇 bit.ly/ChippenhamMuseumWhatsOn
- Today's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange theme is Angels and Guardians! 🪽 'Pilgrim' by Claire Curneen explores loss, sacrifice, and rebirth, with delicate, translucent forms reflecting the human condition and experience. 🖼️ Currently on display in our 'Subversive Forms' exhibition.
- #ICYMI, join us this Saturday, 10 January, for our annual Twelfth Night celebrations of the events of 878CE! If you didn't catch us on the radio this week, listen now to hear all about this Saturday's event from 2h24m: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... 📻
- On the twelfth and final day of Christmas, we're sharing 'Common Slip', produced by Charles Wellens while he lived in Chippenham. 🖼️ Common Slip, 1915, Charles Wellens, oil on canvas © the copyright holder Featured in our 2026 calendar, available in store and online 👉 bit.ly/MuseumCalendar2026
- On the eleventh day of Christmas, we're sharing this depiction of the River Avon footbridge, which connects The Island to Monkton Park in Chippenham. 🖼️ The Bridge, 1979, Ian Errill (1946-2011), oil on canvas Featured in our 2026 calendar, available in store and online 👉 bit.ly/MuseumCalendar2026
- On the tenth day of Christmas, we share this landscape showing a view of the east side of Chippenham by J.H. Jolliffe. 🖼️ Chippenham, 1866, J.H. Jolliffe, watercolour on paper Featured in our 2026 calendar, available in store and online 👉 bit.ly/MuseumCalendar2026
- On the ninth day of Christmas, we're sharing this artwork, currently on display in our Living Landscapes gallery. 🖼️ Lady Methuen, Corsham Court, 1915, William John Hennessy (1839-1917), oil on canvas Featured in our 2026 calendar, available in store and online 👉 bit.ly/MuseumCalendar2026
- On the eighth day of Christmas, we're sharing this mixed-media landscape by Michael Monk. 🖼️ Wiltshire Landscape, 1972, Michael Monk, mixed-media construction © the artist Featured in our 2026 calendar, available in store and online 👉 bit.ly/MuseumCalendar2026
- On the seventh day of Christmas, we share this landscape by artist Andrew Lansley, who produces work from many different but direct sources. 🖼️ Upavon, 2018, Andrew Lansley, egg tempera Featured in our 2026 calendar, available in store and online 👉 bit.ly/MuseumCalendar2026
- On the sixth day of Christmas, we share this watercolour of Chippenham High Street by the artist Howard Sutton. 🖼️ Chippenham High Street, 1952, Howard Sutton, watercolour on paper © the copyright holder Featured in our 2026 calendar, available in store and online 👉 bit.ly/MuseumCalendar2026
- On the fifth day of Christmas, we share this artwork by local artist Simone Dawood, featured on the cover of our 2026 calendar. 🖼️ Cherhill, 2024, Simone Dawood, oil on linen © the artist Featured in our 2026 calendar, available in store and online 👉 bit.ly/MuseumCalendar2026
- On the fourth day of Christmas, we share this watercolour by an unknown artist, depicting a cottage near the Wiltshire village of Lacock. 🖼️ Cottage, near Lacock, 1887, unknown artist, watercolour on paper Featured in our 2026 calendar, available in store and online 👉 bit.ly/MuseumCalendar2026
- On the third day of Christmas, we share this work featured in our newly opened gallery dedicated to the Victorian diarist Reverend Robert Francis Kilvert. 🖼️ Bird's Marsh, c.1900, Lucy Ashe, watercolour Featured in our 2026 calendar, available in store and online 👉 bit.ly/MuseumCalendar2026
- On the second day of Christmas, we're sharing this Wiltshire landscape by Peter Potworowski. 🖼️ untitled (Wiltshire Landscape), 1950s, Peter Potworowski (1898-1962), watercolour on paper © the artist's estate Featured in our 2026 calendar, available in store and online 👉 bit.ly/MuseumCalendar2026
- On the first day of Christmas, we're sharing this painting of the Town Bridge, looking towards New Road, Chippenham. 🖼️ Town Bridge, Chippenham, 1946, Y Takayama, oil on canvas © the copyright holder Featured in our 2026 calendar, available in store and online 👉 bit.ly/MuseumCalendar2026
- Merry Christmas! Thank you for being part of our wonderful community this year. Wishing you peace, joy, and festive magic from all of us at the Museum! 🎁🎅☃️💫 We hope everyone has a Happy New Year and look forward to welcoming you back in 2026. Please note, we will reopen on Friday 2 January at 10am.
- #ICYMI, this morning is your final chance to visit Chippenham Museum before we close our doors until Friday 2 January 2026. We'll be open from 10am to 12pm today for all your art, history, and last-minute Christmas shopping needs. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
- Join us for our Twelfth Night celebration! With re-enactors, we’ll explore Chippenham’s Royal Saxon past and Alfred’s story. Discover the Twelfth Night cake secret, who the Lord of Misrule was, and learn Jane Austen’s favorite party game. 📅 Saturday 10 January ⏰ 10.30am - 3.30pm 🎟️ Free, drop-in
- It’s your last chance to visit Chippenham Museum for all your shopping needs before we close our doors until 2026. We’ll be open until 12pm on Christmas Eve, giving you plenty of time to pick up those last-minute Christmas gifts, find inspiration for stocking fillers, or choose a unique bauble!
- On this #NationalShortStoryDay, why not get involved with our new series of creative writing workshops for young people? Visit our website for more information 👇 bit.ly/ChippenhamMuseumWhatsOn
- Robin Tanner created this etching as a Christmas card in 1930. This example is signed "with love from Fred". Fred is the name he was known by in his family, so this card was likely sent to a relative. @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange! 🎄☃️🎁🎅💫
- Have you visited our exhibition yet? Here’s a preview of what to expect in 'Subversive Forms: Revolutionary approaches to clay', which brings together artworks by some of the leading sculptors and innovators working with ceramics in the UK today. 📅 Closes Sat 21 Feb | ⏲️ Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm | 🎟️ Free
- The Museum will be closed for a short break from next week. As the festive season continues, we invite you to visit us to explore our collections and exhibition before we close for Christmas. We look forward to welcoming you and wish all our visitors a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
- Yesterday's Christmas Party was a wonderful chance to thank our amazing volunteers and Friends for their support, celebrate long-service awards, and enjoy a festive quiz and raffle! 🎄 Interested in volunteering at Chippenham Museum? We’d love to hear from you! 🔗 bit.ly/VolunteeratChippenhamMuseum
- This event is sold out and the waiting list is now closed. For any enquiries, email boxoffice@chippenham.gov.uk, call 01249 446699, or register in person at The Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER.
- Happy Christmas Card Day! Why not celebrate the joy of sending festive cheer with these beautifully crafted cards, mostly made by local artists and makers! 🎁✨ Browse the full selection in our museum shop, or shop online 👉 bit.ly/ChippenhamMuseumOnlineShop
- We're exploring the natural world for today’s #OnlineArtExchange! 🍂 Joslyn Tilson’s 'Young Oak' is on display in our Living Landscapes gallery and on our Art Herstory tour 👉 bit.ly/ArtHerstoryTour @artukdotorg.bsky.social @blackburnmuseum.bsky.social
- It’s December! If you’ve waited until now to think about Christmas, we still have vanilla-scented advent candles for your festive countdown, along with stunning tree decorations and Christmas cards. We may even be able to inspire a few gift ideas…
- For today's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange, we're kicking off the gift-buying season with a look at our brand new Chippenham Museum Calendar 2026! Featuring beautiful works from our art collection, each month depicts a nostalgic or historic view of the town and the local area.
- #ICYMI we look forward to seeing you at our Christmas Craft Market this Friday 28 & Saturday 29 November, open each day at 10.30am in the Yelde Hall. On Friday, this will close at 4.30pm, on Saturday, the market will close at 5.30pm.
- #ICYMI, there are tickets still available for the final free art talk of the year, this time featuring Gordon Faulds and Alex Faulkner 👉 Collection Conversations - Gordon Faulds and Alex Faulkner 📅 Saturday 6 December 🕒 2.00pm - 3.30pm 🎟️ Free, booking essential Book your tickets via the link below 👇
- This week, we were delighted to receive the Chippenham Civic Society's Conservation and Environment Award during the annual ceremony at St. Andrew’s Church. The award recognises our recent gallery and frontage improvements, which have carefully preserved the building’s Georgian features. 👏👏👏
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- For today's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange, we're exploring emotion to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, 'Subversive Forms: Revolutionary approaches to clay'. Featured in the exhibition, this work is 'The Gathering' by Sarah Purvey.
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- This event is now sold out. To join a waiting list, email boxoffice@chippenham.gov.uk, call 01249 446699, or register in person at The Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER.
- As part of the town's Christmas Light Switch-On celebrations, we're hosting a special Christmas edition of our activities hosted by the Young Curators group. So come and get creative with us before Santa abseils into town. 📅 Saturday 29 November 🕒 10.30am - 3.30pm 🎟️ Free, drop-in
- NOW OPEN - Subversive Forms: Revolutionary approaches to clay Featuring artworks by some of the leading sculptors and innovators working with ceramics in the UK today. 📅 Saturday 15 November – Saturday 21 February ⏲️ Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm 🎟️ Free entry 👉 bit.ly/SubversiveForms
- Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?! 🎄☃️🎁🎅💫 Our Museum Shop is full of wonderful gift ideas, whether you visit us in person or shop online with @museumshops.bsky.social. 🛍️ Visit us in store or explore the range online: bit.ly/ChippenhamMuseumOnlineShop
