Marking the 400th anniversary of his birth, this exhibition celebrates wide-ranging pursuits and scientific interests of John Aubrey, the famous seventeenth century antiquarian, scientist, and biographer. The exhibition will feature significant loans from across the country. Part of the Chippenham - Our History project.
Exploring the largely overlooked contribution made by Stephen Russ to the design of book covers, dust jackets and illustration. Russ produced numerous recognisable cover designs including the famous phoenix motif on the Penguin edition of DH Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover.
Get creative during school holidays with free activities inspired by the Museum's collection and exhibitions.
The free creative activities can also be experienced in a quieter way before the museum opens with spaces limited to four accompanied children, these sessions offer an opportunity for those who may find the busy nature of drop-in sessions overwhelming to enjoy the activities in a calm, relaxed environment. Sessions run from 9-10am. Free but […]
Free, drop-in session to create origami butterflies for a community artwork; suitable for all ages.
Featuring artworks by some of the leading sculptors and innovators working with ceramics in the UK today. The exhibition will shine a spotlight on contemporary artists who push the boundaries of possibility with clay. Each selected artist disrupts and manipulates traditional ceramic preconceptions, creating enigmatic artworks that push the medium beyond the functional, and using […]
Free activities inspired by the current exhibition Subversive Forms. There will also be a trail as part of the Kids in Museums Art Trail, an exciting introduction to the world of contemporary art for young creatives. Free Quiet Time sessions are available 9-10am (booking essential), please book in advance spaces are limited.
