Chelmsford excavation uncovers two further coins from late Iron Age hoard
12 May 2026
Corporate Communications
Two Iron Age gold coins have been recovered during a fresh excavation of the Great Baddow Hoard findspot.
Museum of Chelmsford awarded £50k from Art Fund for intergenerational collections project
Museum of Chelmsford has received a grant of £46,190 from Art Fund for an intergenerational project to catalogue the museum’s collections.
Local schoolchildren first to view Britain’s largest Iron Age gold coin hoard
Pupils from Beehive Lane Community Primary School in Great Baddow visited the Museum of Chelmsford to see the Great Baddow Hoard in person.
Oi Chelmsford! A Kes Gray takeover launches at the Museum of Chelmsford
The Museum of Chelmsford has opened a new museum-wide exhibition that celebrates the renowned children’s author, Kes Gray.
Museum of Chelmsford awarded major grant from UK Museum Renewal Fund
The Museum of Chelmsford has received a significant grant from the UK Museum Renewal Fund.
New interactive children’s exhibition to explore the imagination of Oi Frog! author Kes Gray
A new family-friendly exhibition at the Museum of Chelmsford this autumn will explore the works of bestselling children’s author, Kes Gray.
Britain’s largest recorded Iron Age gold coin hoard secured for Museum of Chelmsford
A hoard of 933 gold Iron Age coins has been acquired by the Museum of Chelmsford thanks to a major National Lottery Heritage Fund grant.
Chelmsford Museum to launch new look, membership and admissions scheme
Chelmsford Museum is launching a brand-new membership scheme and small admission fee for adults alongside a fresh identity.
Chelmsford Museum exhibition to interpret art through voices of people living with dementia
A new exhibition at Chelmsford Museum will explore art from an alternative viewpoint by working with people living with dementia.
Celebrate the festive season at Chelmsford Museum
Chelmsford Museum is getting into the festive spirit with varied activities for children and adults to enjoy in the run up to Christmas.
