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Chelmsford Museums

Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 9AQ, Essex, England

Chelmsford Museum first opened in 1835 in the governor's parlour in Chelmsford Gaol, it has had a long and interesting history. The museum was taken over by Chelmsford Borough Council in 1906 and in 1930 it moved to a Victorian house, Oaklands, which is still its home. Oaklands House was part of the Oaklands Estate - this is now a park with children's play area. In 1973 the Essex Regiment Museum also took up residence at Oaklands.

Oaklands House

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Facilities

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Contact Details

Tel : 01245 605700
01245 605705
Fax : 01245 262428
E-mail : museums@chelmsford.gov.uk

URL : www.chelmsford.gov.uk/museums

Open

Mon-Sat 1000-1700 Sun 1400-1700 (Summer) Sun 1300-1600 (winter)

Closed

25 and 26 December Good Friday

Admission Charges

Free

Events

Myths and Legends at Chelmsford Museum
19 April 2008 - 22 June 2008

The Longest Journey: From Slavery to Abolition at Chelmsford Museum
28 June 2008 - 25 August 2008

General Information

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available

Collections

Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Disability Access

Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Children and Families

Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area

General Education

Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students

Schools Education

Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities

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