Welcome to the Brentwood Museum
Discover Brentwood’s hidden gem, hundreds of years of human history and culture in our small cottage museum with special reference to Brentwood.
Brentwood
Brentwood is an historic ‘thoroughfare’ town that developed on the crossroads of the Essex Great Road and the pilgrim route to Canterbury. The town as we know it today took shape after the railway arrived in 1840.
On display at Brentwood Museum are hundreds of household items reflecting everyday life in what became a comfortable dormitory town. But there are also reminders of Brentwood’s military and industrial past and items from its famous schools and hospitals. More..
What’s On
Our monthly talks have resumed, and will take place each month from October to May in the Gwendoline Lewis Room of Shenfield Parish Hall.
And we have our spring historical walk along Brentwood High Street on the 30th March.
Full details and schedule of all activities can be found on our What’s On page.
Museum admission is free
All donations welcome.
Opening Times
The museum is now closed and will reopen in April 2025.
2025 Public openings: (Sat/Suns 2:30-4:30pm Mons 10:30am-12:30pm)
Saturdays: 5th Apr., 3rd May, 7th June, 5th July, 2nd Aug., 6th Sept., 4th Oct.
Sundays: 6th Apr., 4th May, 8th June, 6th July, 3rd Aug., 7th Sept., 5th Oct.
Mondays: 7th Apr., 5th May, 9th June, 7th July, 4th Aug., 8th Sept., 6th Oct.
The winter talks programme runs from October until May.
The talks take place on the third Thursday of the month at 7.45pm. They take place in the Gwendoline Lewis Room of Shenfield Parish Hall, Hutton Road, Shenfield, CM15 8LB.
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About Us
The Brentwood Museum society was founded in 1977 and acquired its present building in Lorne Road cemetery in 1985. We opened to the public in 1989 and since then have continued to open regularly during the summer months.
Education & Group Visits
We provide group visits on demand. These visits allow us to focus on a particular aspect of the museum or Brentwood history that's of interest to your group and provides a chance to explore the museum.
Become a Member
Become a member of the Brentwood Museum Society and enjoy free historical talks and other events including a summer party and Christmas festivities. Membership is just £20 per year.
Volunteers
Brentwood Museum has a team of enthusiastic and committed volunteers who help with its day to day running and assist with special projects. For details on how to become a volunteer please get in touch.