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
Thaxted Windmill – More than Repair and Conservation
The Windmill in Thaxted, Essex, UK, built by local entrepreneur John Webb in 1804, is currently undergoing repair and conservation in a two-year £1.6 million project. The capital works will conserve this Grade II listed Windmill and its machinery by carrying out a comprehensive programme of structural and millwrighting works, so that it is no…
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The King and Queen visit the Munnings Art Museum
On Thursday 5 February, The King and Queen took a tour of the Munnings Art Museum in Dedham, Essex. The Museum is at Castle House, the former home of the East Anglian artist Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) and is celebrating its 65th anniversary in 2026. Munnings is most well-known for painting horses and The King…
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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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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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