Halstead Heritage Museum

About the museum

Halstead Heritage Museum belongs to the Halstead and District Local History Society, which was formed in 1976. The society opened its first museum at 23 Parsonage Street in September 1980, and the museum has moved several times since. It was housed in the Brewery Chapel in Adams Court from 1985 to 2006, then in Mill House on The Causeway from April 2009.

The present home is behind The Queen’s Hall at Chipping Hill, where the museum was opened on 3 February 2018 by the Mayor of Halstead. It is run by a team of volunteers and is open on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons from February to November.

The displays present the history of the town and its surroundings through objects and an extensive photograph collection, some of which goes back to the 1800s. Only a small part of the collection can be shown at any time, so the exhibits are changed often and there are occasional themed exhibitions. Research visits can be arranged by appointment, and local history books published by the society are sold at the museum.

Highlights

• Local history displays and artefacts
• Photograph collection with images from the 1800s
• Frequently changing exhibits and occasional themed exhibitions
• Local history books on sale

Permanent exhibition

• Local history displays – Objects and an extensive photograph collection show the history of Halstead; the exhibits are changed often.

Founded

1980

Operated by

Halstead and District Local History Society

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Entry is free; donations are welcome.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is at the rear of The Queen’s Hall, Chipping Hill, Halstead.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Local history books are sold at the museum.

Events & venue rental

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