Braintree District Museum — Attraction in Braintree

What once was a school is now a museum that details the history of Braintree and it's a thoroughly engaging affair. The museum itself is largely geared towards kids/families, but there's a surprising amount to learn here for anyone interested and it's all concise and certainly keeps your attention. Be sure to look out for the model recreations of the various species of dinosaurs (again, fascinating reading), as well the classroom complete with tables and chalkboard - a far cry from what a typical classroom looks like today. Entry is usually £5 but Saturdays nets you free entry and with the usual café and souvenir shop, you'll have plenty to digest here. If you have kids and are looking for something a little different then Braintree District Museum may tick some...

Been there as a volunteer for my daughters school trip. It was a lovely experience. All the staff there were kind and friendly. The kids had a go on some of the Victorian artefacts and toys. It was good to see the kids amazed and curious at the same time. I really enjoyed (maybe not the kids, lol) the real experience of the Victorian classroom, the teacher (whom the kids have to call "ma'am") seems quite strict. Experiencing that Victorian classroom scene at some point felt a bit real and...

We visit this museum yearly, during the six weeks holidays when they host their themed events. My family and friends love it. The staff put in alot of hard work to transform the museum to meet the theme. My children never get bored as it is always changing. We always book in to do a workshop whilst we are there. The volunteers who run it are always attentive and friendly, they look after the children so well. It is a real hidden gem and...