MuseumsDanbury

The Central Museum is situated in Victoria Avenue, and houses the main offices of the Museums Service, together with the Planetarium and principal artefact store. The Central Museum was opened in April 1981, in a magnificent Edwardian library building, Southend's first free public library, designed by H.T. Hare…
Distance: 12.5 miles away

A large post mill on 4 floors, restored to working order. Fascinating wooden and iron machinery and fantail. Subject to wind, guided groups may be able to see sails turning.Admission: Free. Fee for guided tours adult £2, child £1.50, minimum fee £25.00.Open April‐September last Sunday…
Distance: 12.2 miles away

Museum and exhibition centre with a Victorian classroom, permanent 'Threads of Time' exhibition relating to textile heritage, a small apothecary's garden and natural history gallery. Craft shop. Fully accessible. Art gallery is adjacent.Admission: £2.00. Concessions for Braintree District residents.Open Mon‐Sat & Bank Holidays 10am‐5pm.…
Distance: 11.2 miles away

Southchurch Hall museum is housed in the half‐timbered medieval manor house, which dates to the early 14th century. The house was restored in the late 1920s, having been purchased by Thomas Dowsett and presented to the town for use as a museum or library. For many years the…
Distance: 14.3 miles away