Epping Forest District Museum

The museum tells the story of the people who have lived and worked in this part of south Essex from the earliest inhabitants to the present. Housed in a building dating back to 1520, the Museum offers something for all the family, with plenty of gallery trails and hands on activities for children.

If the weathers fine why not take a stroll in the Museum Garden.

Access

There is good public parking close by. Wheelchair access is limited to the ground floor gallery area. The Museum contains a disabled access toilet and baby changing area.

Permanent Exhibitions

The ground floor galleries show some of the key archaeological finds from around the district and provide an introduction to our villages and towns. Highlights of these galleries include the stunning Renaissance period decorated wooden panels from the Abbey and the Waltham Abbey Bible, a reminder of the splendours of the great medieval religious house (check with the Museum for availability).

The 1st floor gallery houses material from the Victorian Age, with a focus on schools, agriculture, transport and domestic life.

Changing Exhibitions

The Museum offers a programme of temporary exhibitions in the 2nd floor galleries, these change every three months.

Opening Hours
 
Monday 2pm ­ 5pm
Tuesday 12noon ­ 5pm
Friday 2pm ­ 5pm
Saturday 10am ­ 5pm
Sunday 2pm ­ 5pm (1 May to 30 September)
 
Admission is Free at these times. Schools and group bookings can be made outside of these times at a cost of £20.50 or £30.50

Museum Shop

The Museum shop contains a range of well-priced educational toys, souvenirs and local history publications for all ages and all pockets!

For more information on Epping Forest District Council's Museum please click the link below:

Link to Epping Forest District Museum website