Today's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange theme is music! 🎨🎵 🖼️ String Instrument, 1983, Paul Rudall (1921-2012), oil and ink on paper © the artist’s estate Learn more about the artist 🔗 bit.ly/PaulRudall

#ICYMI, we're open as usual throughout Easter Bank Holiday this weekend! 🐣🌼🐰

#ICYMI, join us during the Easter Holidays for free creative activities inspired by our latest exhibition! 📚 📅 Tuesday 31 March - Thursday 9 April 🕘 Quiet Time: 9.00am – 10.00am (last entry 9.45am) 🕥 Drop-in: 10.30am – 3.30pm 🎟️ All free! Book your Quiet Time tickets here 👉 bit.ly/EasterQuietTime

Here’s a sneak peek inside our latest exhibition, 'Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ' at Chippenham Museum. Open until Saturday 30 May, It’s a rare opportunity to explore the work of a designer who influenced the look of 20th-century British literature.

Today's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange theme is tiles! 🎨 These ceramic tiles are glazed with dyes made from the ashes of the plants named on each tile, transforming compostable materials into art. 🖼️ The Wood-Ash Tiles Series, Astrid Furnival Learn more 👉 bit.ly/TheWoodAshTilesSeries

Learn more about the book 'Chippenham, Our History', and other events celebrating the history of the town throughout 2026 here:

Brilliant to see this piece from the Chippenham Gazette and Herald on the launch of our latest Partnership Publication, 'Chippenham, Our History' in collaboration with @chippenhammuseum.bsky.social. #Skystorians

Join Chippenham Museum Photo Club this April to explore Westmead Open Space! Led by an experienced photographer, young people aged 11 to 17 will explore the area, learn about local wildlife, and develop photography skills. To learn more and reserve your place, follow the link 👉 bit.ly/4s80IMs

We're open as usual throughout the Easter Bank Holiday weekend! Come and explore our latest exhibition and our newly redisplayed art galleries. 🥚 Good Friday (3 April): 10am - 4pm 🐣 Saturday (4 April): 10am - 4pm 🌼 Easter Sunday (5 April): Closed 🐰 Easter Monday (6 April): 10am - 4pm

Join us during the Easter Holidays for crafty activities inspired by our latest exhibition. Our activities are free to enjoy, so why not come along and get involved in some creative fun! 🎨🖌️ 📅 Tuesday 31 March - Thursday 9 April 🕒 10.30am - 3.30pm 🎟️ Free, drop-in

Exciting news! Chippenham Museum has received funding from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity for 'Brief Lives', a creative writing project celebrating the history and people of Chippenham and the surrounding area. Learn more in our latest blog post 👉 bit.ly/InspiringYoungWriters

NEW IN 🚨 This book is the product of research carried out over more than a decade for the Victoria County History volume covering the town & its environs, to be published in 2026. 💷 £14.95 📍 In-store & online 🔗 bit.ly/ChippenhamMuseumOnlineShop @wiltshistory.bsky.social @vch-home.bsky.social

This week's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange is all about books In case you thought audiobooks were new, 'Reading Aloud' was painted by Airdrie artist John Levack (1823-1874) artuk.org/discover/art...

For today's @artukdotorg #OnlineArtExchange, we're exploring books to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, 'Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ'. This work can be seen on display in 'Lady Chatterley’s Cover', open until Saturday 30 May 2026.

Today's #OnlineArtExchange theme is 'books' for Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ at @chippenhammuseum.bsky.social 📖 'Printing' by Colin Rae (1886–1953) and Students at Carlisle School of Art from Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery @tulliecarlisle.bsky.social

This is our official petition for readable book spines in the background of portraits ✊️ It's #books for today's @chippenhammuseum.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange @artukdotorg.bsky.social 📚️ We think the contents of one's bookshelf can tell you an awful lot about a person. Let us know you agree 👇

It's books for today's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange for Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ @chippenhammuseum.bsky.social 📚 We have selected an artwork from our own collection - 'Printing' by Colin Rae and the students at Carlisle School of Art.

This week’s #OnlineArtExchange is ‘books’ for 'Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ’ at Chippenham Museum @chippenhammuseum.bsky.social It felt only fitting to share some photographs in our collection of the Old Linenhall Library 📚

This week’s @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange focuses on books, alongside Lady Chatterley’s Cover at @chippenhammuseum.bsky.social. Our choice: The Green Book, c.1915 by Harold Knight, from National Museum Cardiff, featuring jeweller, potter, designer and artist Ella Naper. 📚🎨

Today's #OnlineArtExchange theme is 'books' for Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ at Chippenham Museum#OnlineArtExchange📖 This work can be seen in the exhibition, open until 30th May ✨ 'Study for These Horned Islands' by Stephen Russ (1919-1983) 📷 Chippenham Museum

John Aubrey’s 400th tomorrow!! And at @chippenhammuseum.bsky.social we are celebrating his b’day & the launch of the Chippenham Our History festival & book with cake 🎂 An Aubrey exhib. & launch of @wiltshistory.bsky.social vol 20 & more to follow!! I hope Aubrey doesn’t mind us eating his face 🫢

#ICYMI As part of our free monthly art talk series, we’ll be joined by artists John L Harris and Genevieve Sioka this week. This event is almost sold out so book now or if the last 2 tickets sell, email us at [email protected] to join the waiting list. 🎨 bit.ly/ChippenhamMuseumWhatsOn

In April’s installment of our free art talk series, we will be joined by Andrew Cross and Hugh Hamshaw Thomas. 📅 Saturday 11 April 🕒 2.00pm - 3.30pm 🎟️ Free, booking essential Book your tickets here 👉 bit.ly/AprilTalkTickets

It is 400 years THIS WEEK since the birth of John Aubrey 🎂 I am celebrating by attending @chippenhammuseum.bsky.social for a book & festival (which highlights his 🤩 work)!! www.wiltshirehistory.org/news/john-au...

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating women in art! Our newly redisplayed permanent art galleries showcase the talents of Amy-Jane Blackhall of Ink on Paper Press & ceramicist Jo Taylor. 📅 Now open 🕒 Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm 🎟️ Free entry Enjoy these sneak peeks of the displays!

NOW OPEN - Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ The post-war book designs of artist and teacher, Stephen Russ, have come to life at Chippenham Museum. 📅 Saturday 7 March - Saturday 30 May 🕒 Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm 🎟️ Free entry

It's #WorldBookDay! Here's a sneak preview of our upcoming exhibition, 'Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ', running from Saturday 7 March to Saturday 30 May 2026.

We're kickstarting #NationalCraftMonth by sharing with you our new Thursday Craft Club! 🎨🖌️ Calling all 8 to 11 year olds, join Chippenham Museum and get creative! Inspired by the history of the town and the Museum’s collection, take part and learn new skills while having lots of messy fun.

Happy 10th birthday @artukdotorg.bsky.social 🎉 Thank you for making the UK’s public art collection accessible to everyone, everywhere, all the time. Our ‘one in a million’ artwork is ‘Artist at Work’ by Clifford Ellis at Chippenham Museum. 👉 Explore more at artuk.org #ArtUK10thBirthday

EVENT CANCELLATION 🚨 We regret to inform you that, due to maintenance work, our weekly Discovery Time session on Monday 9 March, from 10.30am to 12.00pm, is cancelled. Sessions will resume as normal on Monday 16 March. For more information, visit our website 👉 bit.ly/ChippenhamMuseum

Today's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange explores land and sea! 🌊 This harbour scene is depicted from ground level and above, with a cross at the centre reflecting the dangers of life at sea. 🖼️ The Returned Seaman, 1949/1973, Peter Lanyon (1918-1964), lithograph © Sheila Lanyon

Last week, our Head of Museum & Heritage, Melissa Barnett, gave a talk on 'The History of Chippenham through its Lost Pubs', to the North Wilts U3A History & Archaeology group. Some attendees shared memories of these pubs, adding to Melissa’s research. 📸 1-2: Melissa giving her talk & the audience.

LAST CHANCE to explore 'Subversive Forms: Revolutionary approaches to clay' in its final week before the exhibition closes on Saturday 21 February. Don’t miss your chance to see it before it closes!

On Saturday, we held our ceramics Symposium and were delighted to be joined by Felicity Aylieff, Nicholas Lees, Patricia Volk, Jonathan Keep & Mimi Joung. Thank you to the fantastic artists who gave such insightful & inspiring talks. It was an incredible privilege to hear you speak about your work.

In March’s installment of our free art talk series, we will be joined by John L Harris and Genevieve Sioka. 📅 Saturday 14 March 🕒 2.00pm - 3.30pm 🎟️ Free, booking essential Book your tickets here 👉 bit.ly/MarchTalkTickets

Discover the post-war book designs of Stephen Russ at Chippenham Museum. Coming soon, this exhibition celebrates his work, from Graham Greene first editions to Penguin covers and the famous 'Lady Chatterley’s Lover' phoenix, as well as his 30-year teaching career at the Bath Academy of Art, Corsham.

We're exploring light & dark for today’s @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange! 🌓 Sheona Beaumont’s ‘Night Tide Under Clifton Suspension Bridge’ captures the landmark at night. Passing traffic & reflections, combined with long exposure & a staggered zoom, create shimmering pencils of light.

Join us this February Half Term for drop-in activities inspired by our 'Subversive Forms' exhibition. We’ll also be taking part in the Kids in Museums Art Trail, which is an exciting introduction to the world of contemporary art for young creatives. 📅 Tue 17 & Thu 19 Feb 🕒 10.30am - 3.30pm 🎟️ Free

In Wilks’ narrative painting, motherhood is seen from the child’s perspective. Much of her work relates to still life & autobiographical themes. 'Hair Doing' is part of the wider series, which draws on memories of growing up in South Gloucestershire. @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange

NEW HISTORY BLOG POST UoP history alumni Nia Picton-Phillips writes about how her experiences at Portsmouth gave her the skills she needed to succeed in heritage marketing and retail at Chippenham Museum in wiltshire. wp.me/p91PlX-Yk

Today's #OnlineArtExchange theme is bold & colourful art! 🎨 In his work, Marc Vaux combines expanses of colour with hard-edged geometry. He highlights "the endless potential of colour alone to communicate, affect and modify response." @artukdotorg.bsky.social @tulliecarlisle.bsky.social

Collection Conversations are back for 2026! 🎨🖼️ First up, we will be joined by Claire Curneen & Matt Smith, whose work both features in our current exhibition, 'Subversive Forms'. 📅 Saturday 21 February 🕒 2.00pm - 3.30pm 🎟️ Free, booking essential Book your tickets here 👉 bit.ly/FebruaryTalk

Thank you to all who joined us for our annual Twelfth Night celebrations on Saturday - what a great day! And of course, a special thank you to Manaraefan Vikings and April Barlow for supporting us in putting on such a brilliant event.

Join the Chippenham Museum Creative Writing Group for a series of linked workshops celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth of local antiquarian and inventor of the biography, John Aubrey. Visit our website for more information 👇 bit.ly/ChippenhamMuseumWhatsOn

#ICYMI, join us to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of John Aubrey. Open to those aged 16-18, these workshops offer the chance to develop your writing skills and see your work in print. These workshops are free, but spaces are limited. Please contact the museum to reserve your place.

Today's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange theme is Angels and Guardians! 🪽 'Pilgrim' by Claire Curneen explores loss, sacrifice, and rebirth, with delicate, translucent forms reflecting the human condition and experience. 🖼️ Currently on display in our 'Subversive Forms' exhibition.

#ICYMI, join us this Saturday, 10 January, for our annual Twelfth Night celebrations of the events of 878CE! If you didn't catch us on the radio this week, listen now to hear all about this Saturday's event from 2h24m: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... 📻

On the twelfth and final day of Christmas, we're sharing 'Common Slip', produced by Charles Wellens while he lived in Chippenham. 🖼️ Common Slip, 1915, Charles Wellens, oil on canvas © the copyright holder Featured in our 2026 calendar, available in store and online 👉 bit.ly/MuseumCalendar2026

On the eleventh day of Christmas, we're sharing this depiction of the River Avon footbridge, which connects The Island to Monkton Park in Chippenham. 🖼️ The Bridge, 1979, Ian Errill (1946-2011), oil on canvas Featured in our 2026 calendar, available in store and online 👉 bit.ly/MuseumCalendar2026

On the tenth day of Christmas, we share this landscape showing a view of the east side of Chippenham by J.H. Jolliffe. 🖼️ Chippenham, 1866, J.H. Jolliffe, watercolour on paper Featured in our 2026 calendar, available in store and online 👉 bit.ly/MuseumCalendar2026