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
Explore resources on all areas of museum work
Latest news
A ship’s bell lost to the sea for more than 130 years has returned to its Essex port home
Text and images from Matt Knight, BBC Essex (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg7nznnj8nlo) The Masonic sank off the North Yorkshire coast during a fierce storm in 1893, and the entire crew and the ship’s high-copper alloy bell were lost. But it is now back in Brightlingsea, where the ship was built, after workers constructing the Dogger Bank Wind Farm…
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World War One Propeller wings its way back to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is delighted to receive the gift of a World War One bomber propeller from Wilkin & Sons in Tiptree. The hand-carved mahogany propeller was originally gifted to the famous Tiptree jam maker in 1919 by airmen at Stow Maries, when the aerodrome was being decommissioned. Now, over a century later,…
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Calm and Courageous Exhibition at Epping Forest District Museum
The latest temporary exhibition at Epping Forest District Museum marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe or VE Day on 8 May 2025. It tells the story of the Second World War Home Front within the Epping Forest District of Essex. The exhibition follows the themes of the War of Home, War Work, Defending…
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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:
Gordon Cummings (Treasurer)
To contact the Chair of Trustees,
Polly Redman
For Museum Development enquiries:
Sarah Sinka
Registered charity number: 1152493
Members Meetings
Friday 5 December 2025, 10:30am at the Minories in Colchester
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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