What’s On
The museum is now CLOSED. We are working on new displays and organising the collection. The museum will reopen in April 2027.
Our winter talks have resumed and take place on the third Thursday of each month until May 2027. Full details are below.
Winter Talks Programme 2026
Permanent Exhibitions
We also have permanent exhibits to explore at the Brentwood Museum.
We have a cabinet of curiosities, a collection of photos of Brentwood though the decades, artifacts from WWII and much, much more.
Photo collection
We also have a collection of photos showing Brentwood in the 1950s.
These were taken by Sybil Sears and gifted to the museum. Here is a small selection showing Brentwood High Street, the train station and the fire station.
Garden and Cemetery
No longer used for new burials, the cemetery is now managed as a nature reserve and has a beauty and tranquility all of its own.
In a wooded glade a soldier who won the Victoria Cross in the Crimea lies at rest.
There is a War Cross and Commonwealth War Graves of the Great War.
A striking white marble memorial stands proudly above the grave of the Essex police hero PC. George Gutteridge.
Museum admission is free
All donations welcome.
The museum is now closed
The museum will reopen in April 2027.
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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 £24 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.
About Us
The aim of the Brentwood Museum is to make the past come to life with an inspiring collection of everyday objects from previous generations.
Get in Touch
Lorne Road, Warley Hill,
Brentwood, CM14 5HH
Phone Geoff on 01277 226428
or Margaret on 01277 231756
info@brentwoodmuseum.org.uk