From 2 April 2025, we’ll be launching a brand-new membership scheme and introducing a small admission fee for adults. Find out more in this City Life article.

Please note that the museum will be closed on Friday 28 March from 12pm for staff training. We will reopen as normal on Saturday 29 March at 10am. 

See, smell, touch and hear Chelmsford's past and think about Chelmsford's present at Chelmsford Museum. It is open daily, with a wide range of displays and changing exhibitions.

Essex Regiment Museum tells the story of the regiment and is located within Chelmsford Museum.

You can view our opening hours.