See what you can find in the Museum

Panarama view of Museum's Commerce House Room

Now that you’ve had a sneak preview of some of what’s in the Museum, pop in to see us and explore lots more; keep an eye on our “Events” page

Clipart image of Museum's Shop logo

There is a shop inside the Museum where you can purchase Souvenirs and Mementos of your visit including, books, videos, post cards and lots more.

The Research Area

Dozens of volumes, hundreds of maps and information about Rayleigh’s past just waiting for you to research just because you want to know more about what went on in and around Rayleigh or for a project you are involved in …

Come on in and let us help you to discover Rayleigh’s historical past.

Commerce House Room

Research

Room

Did you know that once upon a time, Rayleigh had a Cinema?

You didn’t, well come on into the Museum to find out more and see the projector and other things from the Cinema …..

Case No. 20 includes presentation medals, badges and lanyards from the post war period starting from 1947 through to more modern times …..

Panarama view of front of Museum's Regal Room

First World War

Case No 17 which displays many of the items associated with World War II including details of the German V2 rocket,  Gas masks, Spitfire ammunition, ration books, shrapnel, post war trophies, the Battle Dress and lots more …….

Regal Room - Front

Panarama view of rear of Museum's Broadway Room

Broadway Room - Rear

There is so much more to see and explore in Rayleigh’s Museum, our Volunteer Attendants will provide you with as much support and help as we can

How Rayleigh Castle may have looked on the area now known as Rayleigh Mount……

Original Timbers from Rayleigh Castle

The Origin of the Castle

The Museum has the honour of having on display original timbers from Rayleigh Castle.

Take a look at the Castle Time Line to see how events progressed since 1070 AD

Come into the Museum to learn more about Rayleigh Castle’s history and the amazing timbers which are on display.

In the Museum’s many volumes of information you can research many Rayleigh soldiers, sailors and airmen who sadly did not survive World War 1

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