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About

Chippenham Museum is free to visit, open 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday in the heart of Chippenham. 

Housed in an 18th century townhouse, Chippenham Museum tells the fascinating story of this historic market town from its prehistoric origins to the present day.

Learn about the town’s development, through its connections to river, road and rail, and explore its surprising links to Alfred the Great and Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Discover the creativity of North Wiltshire through the museum's notable art collection. Enjoy a programme of historical and creative exhibitions, with events and workshops for all ages and local artists and makers in the museum shop.

Why not also visit Chippenham’s medieval Yelde Hall, just a two minute walk from the museum? Open on Saturdays with free entry, 10.30am to 3.30pm from April to October.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Free AdmissionFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
DayTimes
Monday10:0016:00*
Tuesday10:0016:00*
Wednesday10:0016:00*
Thursday10:0016:00*
Friday10:0016:00*
Saturday10:0016:00*
SundayClosed*

* Yelde Hall open Fridays and Saturdays 10.30am – 3.30pm, open at other times by arrangement

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop

Children & Infants

  • Accept Children Over 3

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities
  • Open All Year
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • Approx length of visit - 2hrs including a visit to the Yelde Hall
  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Max group size - 30
  • Min group size - 5
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times

Parking & Transport

  • Parking On Site - Car parks available nearby, contact museum or see website for details

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens
  • Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Travel & Trade

  • Wi-fi available

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Not on Sun.

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

• Follow the brown tourist signs for Bowood House from the motorway into the town centre. Do not follow brown signs to the Swindon and Wiltshire History Centre!• On seeing the railway arches, get into the right-hand lane and follow the road marked Calne/Bath/A4 under the right-hand arch.• Follow the blue 'P' parking sign for Borough Parade and Emery Gate, and the brown "Angel Hotel" signs.• Turn left into Gladstone Road and go over the river bridge.• On the first left you will find the Borough Parade car park which is pay and display or• Continue past the car park entrance and the back of the Angel Hotel• Turn Left down River Street ( opposite the Gladstone Public House)• And first left again into car park next to the library. There is limited parking here

Public Transport Directions

Directions from the Railway Station The Museum is a 10 minute walk from the station• On leaving the station turn right down the hill towards the town centre ( Cocklebury Rd /Station Road on map)• Turn right down New Road and over the bridge• Continue onto High Street ( Closed to traffic)• The Museum is situation in the Market Place past the Buttercross and next to the Angel Hotel Direction from the Bus StationThe museum is right next to the bus station in the town Market Place

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    Recent Reviews:

    • BonnieandRoger
      Amazing exhibition celebrating sindys 60th anniversary
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 12th May 2024
      A fantastic display celebrating sindys 60th anniversary. A very well put together display right from the start up to the present day. It was so nice seeing like-minded ladies reminiscing about... Read full review
    • georgef937
      truro
      a great visit!
      4 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 30th July 2024
      this museum is worth the visit but it is very small, I saw it all in less than 30 mins. Could do with more information throughout but was free so can't complain! Read full review
    • Marilou p
      Bristol, United Kingdom
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      Friends getaway
      A lovely day in the Museum
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 13th November 2024
      A lovely day at Chippenham Museum with my best friend we had a great time and experience . I was completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service the staff was so friendly and... Read full review
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