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
High-status Iron Age burials reveal early links to Roman Empire
A large cemetery containing the lavishly adorned remains of unidentified high-status individuals dating from around 2,000 years ago has been uncovered by archaeologists from Archaeology South-East (UCL Institute of Archaeology). The now-completed excavations near Chelmsford, Essex, revealed the cremated remains of over 100 individuals in a square-shaped, ditched enclosure mostly dating to the first century…
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New acquisition at Epping Forest District Museum
Epping Forest District Museum has acquired a nationally significant Early Medieval ring found by a metal detectorist in Matching, Essex- The Portable Antiquities Scheme The nearly complete gold ring, which dates from 550 to 640 AD, is crafted from a flat sheet of gold. The front of the ring features a bird in flight motif…
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New Interpretation at the Essex Cricket Museum
The Essex Cricket Museum, officially known as Peter Edwards Museum & Library, has celebrated the 150th anniversary of Essex County Cricket Club and its own 20th with a stunning set of eleven new permanent display boards. The original boards, which had been in place for the whole 20 years, were a straightforward history of the…
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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 5 June 2026, 10am at the University of Essex
Friday 4 September 2026, venue tbc
Friday 4 December 2026, venue tbc
Friday 5 March 2027, venue tbc
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