Museums Essex Advocacy Report
This report shows why museums matter in Essex. They connect people with local heritage, strengthen communities, support learning, and contribute to wellbeing and the economy. Museums are not optional — they are essential parts of our cultural life and our shared future.
Membership
Support from Museums Essex & our member benefits
Grants
Did you know you can apply for up to £500 a year?
Support
Support from the county Museum Development Officer
Resources
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Latest news
New Member – The Cart and Wagon Shed
Welcome to a new member of Museums Essex, The Cart and Wagon Shed in Shoeburyness. Here an introduction from Chris Spall, Director: The Cart and Wagon Shed is an early example of a prefabricated iron-frame ex-military building constructed around 1860. It is Grade II listed for its special architectural or historic interest and has been…
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Museum Interactives on a Budget at the East Anglian Railway Museum
Museum interactives do not have to be technical, expensive, space-hungry, or dependent on staff or volunteers to run. Over the past year, the East Anglian Railway Museum has hosted two public interactives, both of which have been highly successful. Neither required a large budget, specialist equipment, or staff supervision, yet both consistently engaged visitors. The…
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Southend Pier / Sopot Pier Project
You may be aware that Southend is twinned with Sopot in Poland. The question is why? In the Pier Museum we had two small pictures of Sopot pier. However, the specific details remain largely unknown. Part of the Museum’s charitable status is to enhance understanding of the Pier and to educate our visitors. We also…
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Vacancies
If you have a job vacancy or voluntary position to advertise, please utilise the Vacancies page on the Museum Development South East website where you can advertise your role free of charge.
Get in Touch
For all membership enquiries:
Sarah Sinka
To contact the Chair of Trustees,
Polly Redman
For Museum Development enquiries:
Sarah Sinka
Registered charity number: 1152493
Members Meetings
Friday 6 March 2026, 10:30am at the Essex Record Office
Friday 5 June 2026, venue tbc
Friday 4 September 2026, venue tbc
Friday 4 December 2026, venue tbc
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