New museum Discover Box supports Chelmsford schools to explore local history
4 November 2026A new History Discover Box for schools has been developed by the Museum of Chelmsford in collaboration with local school pupils.
Vote for your top treasure at the Museum of Chelmsford
What object do you treasure most at the Museum of Chelmsford?
Great Baddow Coin Hoard exhibition showcases treasures from the Iron Age to the present day
Britain’s largest Iron Age gold coin hoard has gone on public display for the first time in a new exhibition exploring stories of treasure.
Historic photographs of Hylands Estate unearthed by Gooch family descendants
100-year-old photograph albums capturing historic events in Hylands Estate's history have been unearthed by descendants of Sir Daniel Gooch.
High-status Iron Age burials discovered in Chelmsford reveal early links to Roman Empire
A 2,000-year-old cemetery has been discovered in Chelmsford by archaeologists from Archaeology South-East.
Free Iron Age Day at the Museum of Chelmsford
Families and history fans can look forward to a free day of Iron Age-themed activities at the Museum of Chelmsford this July.
Museum of Chelmsford launches its first podcast series
The Chelmsford Broadcast explores the people, places, objects and memories that have shaped Chelmsford’s story.
The Friends of Hylands House celebrate 30 years
The Friends of Hylands House are marking 3 decades of voluntary work to support the restoration and improvement of the historic estate.
Chelmsford excavation uncovers two further coins from late Iron Age hoard
Two Iron Age gold coins have been recovered during a fresh excavation of the Great Baddow Hoard findspot.
Marking Holocaust Memorial Day 2026
Residents are invited to join Chelmsford Jewish Community for a Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration on Thursday 29 January.
