This week's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange theme is 'landscapes', and we're sharing this work by Michael Monk. It was made using the lid of a wooden packing crate found outside HMS Royal Arthur, near Corsham. 🖼️ Wiltshire Landscape, 1972, Michael Monk, oil paint and paper on board

Use your investigation skills as you follow in John Aubrey's footsteps to explore the museum galleries, discover hidden stories, and complete fun activities using our free trail! 🕵️‍♀️📜

If you're visiting the Battle of Chippenham 1643, staged in Monkton Park this weekend, why not also visit the museum? Discover how the Civil War shaped Wiltshire in our latest exhibition, featuring Chippenham Town Council's Oath of Allegiance, altered during the Commonwealth and restored in 1660.

Alma Boyes's 'Lone Magpie' explores the historic technique of agateware. Drawing on her background in ceramics and sculpture, it combines industrial ceramic design with sculptural practice. 🖼️ Lone Magpie, undated, Alma Boyes, agateware in porcelain @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange 🍃🦢

Looking for a quieter way to take part? 🌿 Our Quiet Time sessions take place before the museum opens, offering a calm, relaxed environment for those who may find our drop-in sessions overwhelming. Contact us to book: 📧 heritage@chippenham.gov.uk 📞 01249 705020

Today's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange theme is summer and, for this, we're sharing this etching, 'August in Wiltshire', by Robin Tanner. 🖼️ August in Wiltshire, 1976, Robin Tanner (1904-1988), etching on paper

Last week, we were delighted to welcome local artist April Barlow for a Mindful Meander. Thank you to April for sharing her creativity and expertise, and to everyone who joined us for such a relaxing, inspiring and creative summer evening! 🍃🎨

In August’s installment of our free art talk series, we will be joined by Jan Byrne and Guy Bigland. 📅 Saturday 8 August 🕒 2.00pm - 3.30pm 🎟️ Free, booking essential Book your tickets here 👉 bit.ly/AugustTalkTi...

We had a wonderful evening yesterday celebrating the publication of the @vch-home.bsky.social (VCH) Volume 20: 'Chippenham and Its Environs' at Chippenham Museum. Thank you to all who came!

Amy-Jane Blackhall's work is inspired by the ritual and rhythm of the printmaking process. Her work draws on underlying structures inspired by sacred places, symbols, Eastern art and philosophies. @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange 🖼️ Fountain, 2016, part of the Golder-Thompson Gift

Come and visit us at the Chippenham Carnival this Saturday, 4 July. In partnership with the Friends of Chippenham Museum, you'll find us at our stall in the Carnival Village. We'd love to see you there! 🎉 Follow the link to learn more and plan your visit 🔗 app.chippenhamcarnival.com

This 1985 print by William Tillyer focuses on the distinctive saguaro cactus, native to Arizona, California and Mexico. The towering cacti dominate the desert scene as the only solid forms within the composition. @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange #USA250 Part of the Golder-Thompson Gift

Due to a Staff Development Day on Tuesday 7 July, please note the changes to some opening times: Customer Services, Town Hall - Closed all day Chippenham Museum - Open 10am – 12noon Stanley Park SG - Open from 5pm

To celebrate our latest exhibition, ‘Wiltshire and the World: John Aubrey and the Quest for Knowledge’, we’ve brought together a new collection of gifts celebrating curiosity, discovery, and the wonders of the natural world! 📜✨ Shop the collection online here 🔗 bit.ly/ChippenhamMuseumOnlineShop

Today's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange theme is machines for 'Tick Tock Marvels: The Playful World of Automata' at @tulliecarlisle.bsky.social. 🖼️ Machines, 1933, Gwendolen Mary Raverat (1885-1957), wood engraving, edition of 30, © estate of Gwen Raverat

The sun may be centre stage this summer solstice, but there’s a whole universe waiting to be explored during our Astronomy Day on Saturday 1 August. Take part in some astronomy-inspired activities and explore the Solar System with Sirius Astronomy in a special workshop! ☀️🔭

Yesterday evening, we were joined by local historian Mike Stone, who gave a special illustrated talk on the history of the Chippenham Carnival. A special thank you to Mike for sharing his research with us, and to everyone who spent the evening with us here at Chippenham Museum!

Today's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange theme is 'discovery', celebrating the opening of our new exhibition, 'Wiltshire and the World: John Aubrey and the Quest for Knowledge'. Learn more about this work here 🔗 bit.ly/4omEhlv This work can be seen on display until 19 September 2026.

Join Chippenham Museum's Crafty Café and textile artist Janice Botterill for three introductory workshops using repurposed fabrics and threads, upcycled garments, and charity shop finds. Visit out website for more details 🔗 bit.ly/ChippenhamMuseumWhatsOn

On Friday, we held a private view of our new exhibition, 'Wiltshire and the World: John Aubrey and the Quest for Knowledge'. It was a brilliant evening, enjoyed by many. Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated the opening of the exhibition with us! 🎉

In July’s installment of our free art talk series, we will be joined by Gordon Faulds and Alex Faulkner. 📅 Saturday 11 July 🕒 2.00pm - 3.30pm 🎟️ Free, booking essential Book your tickets here 👉 bit.ly/JulyTalkTickets

400 years after his birth in Easton Piercy, discover the remarkable story of John Aubrey in our new exhibition, 'Wiltshire and the World: John Aubrey and the Quest for Knowledge'. 📅 Saturday 13 June - Saturday 19 September 🕒 Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm 🎟️ Free entry

Join Chippenham Pride this weekend, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June, for a packed programme of events at PrideFest 2026! Follow the link to explore the full PrideFest programme 🔗 bit.ly/4uFqrgC

It's exhibition launch week! To mark the 400th anniversary of his birth, and the exhibition, Louise Ryland-Epton explores the radical ideas contained in John Aubrey's long-unpublished 'Natural History of Wiltshire' in a blog for @royalsociety.org. Read more here 👉 bit.ly/4vbsIQT

To celebrate Pride Month, we've created a 'Hidden History' tour on our free digital guide. This tour highlights some of the LGBTQ+ stories and individuals represented in our collection. Featured in the tour is this work by Dorothy Larcher, explore the story here 👉 bit.ly/HiddenHistoryPride

There isn’t much longer to wait until ‘Wiltshire and the World: John Aubrey and the Quest for Knowledge’ opens on Saturday 13 June. As preparations continue, these origami models of a pine marten, a wyvern and a great bustard are the latest additions to the exhibition!

Join local artist April Barlow to explore our summer exhibition, before heading out on a mindful walk beside the River Avon to reconnect with nature through art. 📅 Tuesday 7 July 🕒 7pm - 9pm 🎟️ £6, booking essential Please follow the link to book your tickets 🔗 bit.ly/MindfulMeander26

It’s exhibition installation week here at Chippenham Museum! While you wait for ‘Wiltshire and the World: John Aubrey and the Quest for Knowledge’ to open on Saturday 13 June, here’s a sneak peek at some of the ‘formed stones’ that will be on display in the exhibition. #NationalDinosaurDay

Join our free art talk series at Chippenham Museum to discover the stories behind the artworks in our collection! 🎨🖼️ Coming up: Gordon Faulds & Alex Faulkner Jan Byrne & Guy Bigland Nicholas Herbert & Sarah Purvey Morag Ballard & Helen Simmonds Ellie Thompson & Sam Heath 🔗 bit.ly/ChippenhamMu...

Today is the final day of our exhibition, 'Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ', and we’re rounding it off by sharing all the dust jacket designs created by our young and very creative visitors!