Mersea Island Museum
An independent museum established in 1976 and occupying purpose-built premises that have been steadily expanded. We are in the centre of West Mersea, just to the east of the Parish Church. The traditional local activities of fishing, oystering, wild fowling and boat building are represented. The exhibition in the main hall is new each year and features a number of different displays.
Computers in the Resource Centre can be used to access over 50,000 images, slideshows, articles, parish records, local census contents, audio files, video.
Children are welcome, with puzzles and quizzes available.
Historic Periods
Opening Times
1st May to the end of September.
2pm to 5pm.
Wednesday to Sunday inclusive, and also Bank Holiday Mondays.
Saturdays July and August we are open 10am to 5pm.
School and Group visits can be organised outside the usual hours during the season.
The Resource Centre is open Saturdays fortnightly during the winter months. See EVENTS for dates.
Cost
Adults £2.00
Children Free
Facilities
More Information
Telephone 01206-385191 during opening hours.
Email to Info@MerseaMuseum.org.uk
Website www.merseamuseum.org.uk
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Not a Children’s University destination
Address
12 High Street
West Mersea
Mersea Island
Essex
CO5 8QD