Speciality Museums in Essex

Saffron Walden, Essex

Audley End is one of England's most magnificent stately homes. Built by Thomas Howard, Earl of Suffolk to entertain King James I. Note: English Heritage mem...

Chelmsford, Essex

Both the Chelsmford Museum as well as the Essex Regimental Museum host a variety of activities and events suitable for the whole family throughout the y...

Canvey Island, Essex

The oldest of originally three (known) Dutch Cottages on Canvey Island, this one is dated 1681. It was occupied into the twentieth century until it was made ...

Colchester, Essex

A working museum representing 100 years of railway. Working signal boxes, restoration shed, locomotives and more.

St Osyth, Essex

P51D Mustang on display together with other World War II exhibits.

Epping, Essex

Epping Ongar Railway is Essex’s award winning longest heritage railway and the closest to London, running from Ongar to North Weald and into Epping For...

Thurrock, Essex

For anyone wanting to discover more about the history of fire service, look no further than a guided tour around the Essex Fire Museum. There are a variety o...

Colchester, Essex

Tudor building with the tallest gatehouse in Britain.

Langford, Essex

Museum of Power holds a fascinating collection, all housed in a former Water Pump Station. The museum offers guests a unique experience, where all of the dis...

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

13th/14th century timber-framed moated manor house with Tudor additions.

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Displays of archaeology, wildlife and local history.