Maldon's Museum in the Park reopens with a mix of old favourites and new exhibitions
By The Editor
22nd May 2021 | Local News
THE Maldon Museum in the Park will be re-opening today (Saturday, 22 May).
The local history-filled attraction will open its doors at 1pm following a small opening ceremony - but visitors do need to make sure they book.
It will be open on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holiday Mondays from 1-4pm each day.
Until Covid restrictions are fully lifted, visitor groups of more than two adults must pre-book their visit. They can do this by messaging the Museum on Facebook or emailing them at [email protected] Visitors can also book tickets via the link: here
Slot times can be found on the website here
Social distancing, face masks and hand sanitizer stations will initially be continued.
The first full month after reopening will be free entry to everyone and then charges will be £2 per adult, with children under 18 having free entry as normal.
New exhibits for this year include:
-Transport of Yesteryear - including the Penny Farthing, Bentall's motor car and Bates of Maldon Cycle Co.-Maldon women - showcasing famous prominent Maldon women and their services to the town
-Charles G. Tait, 20th century local artist exhibit-An all new Stones, Bones and Old Pots exhibit
-And a new Reading Corner for visitors to sit and read local history books and folders from the archives Old favourites include:-1877 Merryweather Manual Fire Engine
-oo Gauge scale model of Maldon East Railway Station-Exhibit to 1940s living
-The Sadd Room complete with models of WW2 MTB landing craft and Thames barges
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