The Museum aims to promote the unique story of Brightlingsea, inspiring the community to value our heritage and encourage opportunities for learning, creativity and enjoyment in surroundings accessible to all.​

A unique history:

• ​Pre-history and Roman settlements.
• ​A limb of the Cinque Ports
• ​Oyster trade and stowboating
• ​Boat and ship building
• Wartime Naval Base and more.........

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More than just a collection of display cases...............​

* Themed weekend events
* Visits to schools
* Talks for local groups
​* Guided walks
* Coffee mornings
​* Children's workshops
* Coach parties catered for
​* Afternoon tea with the Museum

Supported by local organisations and businesses including:-

Essex County Council: Community Initiative Foundation
Orsted UK
Trinity College Cambridge
Brightlingsea Town Council
Museums Essex
​Share East
East of England Co-op
​Waitrose
​The Friends of Brightlingsea Museum