Summer Holidays: Free Creative Activities

Get inspired by John Aubrey this summer with free creative activities for families at Chippenham Museum.

Get inspired by John Aubrey this summer at Chippenham Museum with a series of free creative activities inspired by the museum's summer exhibition, Wiltshire and the World: John Aubrey and the Quest for Knowledge. Join in every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the school holidays for fun, hands-on crafts suitable for the whole family.

Each week features a different themed activity:

Week 1 (28 & 30 July) – Hexaflexhibition
Have some mathematical fun with flexible hexagons.

Week 2 (4 & 6 August) – Butterfly Bonanza
Craft your own beautiful paper butterflies.

Week 3 (11 & 13 August) – Frankenwyvern
Designed by the Young Curators Group, create your own mixed-up mythical creature.

Week 4 (18 & 20 August) – People in Pieces
Create a quirky mosaic portrait inspired by the exhibition.

Week 5 (25 & 27 August) – Glittering Grottos
Design a secret 3D grotto to take home.

For visitors who prefer a quieter experience, Quiet Time sessions take place before the museum opens from 9:00am–10:00am (last entry 9:45am). These sessions are free but require advance booking. Please note that the same activity takes place on both Tuesdays and Thursdays each week.

• Date: Tuesday 28 July – Thursday 27 August 2026
• Time: Creative Activities: 10:30am–3:30pm (Free, drop-in) | Quiet Time: 9:00am–10:00am (Booking essential)
• Venue: Chippenham Museum, 9–10 Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HF
• Price: Free

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