Braintree District Museum
Based in the former Manor Street School building since 1993, Braintree Museum conserves and celebrates the history of Braintree and its surrounding areas, focusing on the District’s industrial and cultural achievements and its many notable personalities.
The Museum’s main galleries chart the history of the town from the prehistoric era up to the 21st century, focusing on Braintree’s archaeology, industry and craftsmanship. Exhibits include artefacts discovered in the local area, a dedicated area for Crittall Windows, and exhibits that focus on the importance of both the Courtauld and Warner textile firms.
Braintree Museum is proud to celebrate the work of John Ray, widely regarded as the Father of Natural History.
A highlight is our Victorian Classroom where you can step back in time and see what school was like 100 years ago.
Historic Periods
Pre-Historic (50 000BC-43AD), Roman (43-410), Saxon (410-1066), Medieval (1066-1485), Tudor and Stuarts (1485-1714), Georgian (1714-1837), Victorian (1837-1901), Edwardian (1901-1914), World Wars (1914-1945), Post-War (1945+)Opening Times
The Museum is open all year round.
Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10am till 4pm
(last admissions at 3.30pm)
Cost
Adults £5
Concessions 65+ £3
Children 5 to 16 year olds £3
Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 5 Free
Family Ticket £20*
Groups – any group with more than 6 people wanting to visit please contact us in regards to availability and accesibility.
Daycare Groups – it is essential that you let us know you want to visit so we can make sure we have enough room and all our interactives are available. We charge £1 admission per child and adults go free. If you just show up on the day we will charge admission for the attending adults.
Friends of Braintree District Museum Free
Museums Association, Art Pass Free
Carers accompanying disabled people Free (this does not include childminders or daycare staff)
*For a maximum of 4 people, giving museum admission for 12 months from date purchased, excludes events, gift aid optional, only available for purchase at the Museum.
Facilities
Toilets onsite, Shop, Café, Wheelchair accessibleMore Information
Telephone: 01376 328868
www.braintreemuseum.co.uk
www.twitter.com/museumbraintree
www.facebook.com/museumbraintree
E-Badge
Not an E-Badge participating venue
Children’s University
Not a Children’s University destination
Address
Manor Street,
Braintree,
Essex,
CM7 3HW