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.........
More than just a collection of display cases...............
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
Orsted UK
Trinity College Cambridge
Brightlingsea Town Council
Museums Essex
Share East
East of England Co-op
Waitrose
The Friends of Brightlingsea Museum