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About
The Combined Military Services Museum holds a nationally important collection of military artefacts. We tell the story of the British fighting forces from the medieval period to the present day.
Exhibits include the only surviving Cockle Canoe from the Cockleshell Raid, military vehicles, arms, armour, the Donnington gun collection, our famous SOE and Spy collections and Special Forces collection. We are also proud to hold the only known Viking sword found in Maldon.
With exhibits over three floors there is plenty to discover from 800 BC to modern warfare and the social history of the Home Front.
Last entrance is 2 hours before closing time to allow you a full 2 hour COVID secure visit.
Due to COVID-19 please call ahead to book your 2 hour slot. 01621 841826 or book using the online app,
We will take your details for track and trace. Please note under current restrictions only members of the same household or support bubble can visit together. Masks must be worn at all times inside the museum
Please allow 2 hours for your visit.
Please Note:
During school term-time we open Wednesday to Sunday but during school holidays we are open everyday.
The museum in fully air conditioned.
We welcome assistance dogs only.
We are a fully accredited museum and are Heritage Lottery and Arts Council England funded
Guide Prices
Adults: £8.50
Children: £5.00
A family ticket of up to 6 people including children is £25.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Staff are dementia aware
- Video/virtual tours
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site light refreshments - Hot drink machine and cold drink machine on site taking coins
- Picnic site - Out door picnic tables
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
COVID-19 Response
- 1m distancing in place
- Advance booking essential
- Capacity limit - 30 people per hour
- Clear signage
- Contactless payment possible
- COVID-19 measures in place
- COVID-19 risk assessment completed
- COVID-19 staff training completed
- Deep cleaning between visitors
- Face mask essential (not provided)
- Face masks required for staff in public areas
- Facilities must be booked
- Floors clearly marked for social distancing
- Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff
- Hygiene screens in place
- Online booking possible
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
- Time limited visits
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Board/Flipchart
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Passenger lift
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
- WiFi or internet access
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Welcome Host
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted