Epping Forest District Museum

Epping Forest District Museum

Epping Forest District Museum
4.5
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
Closed
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
About
Epping Forest District Museum is a family friendly museum. Come and explore the fascinating history of the Epping Forest District. Enjoy our displays and hands on activities. Full access to all floors. See our website for details of special exhibitions, events and activities throughout the year.
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wingate
London, UK2,724 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
The ground and first floor exhibitions are of no great interest. However the Holocaust exhibition on the second floor was worth the journey.. Tracing the lives of young survivors who came to live and eventually settle down.
Written August 4, 2021
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JazzySkylar
Ringwood, UK129 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
Interesting little museum of the town of Waltham Abbey and local area. Nicely laid out with pleasant little garden area. Just wish they would allow you inside with your dog.
Written September 5, 2022
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Janice Mary Weather
Waltham Abbey, UK48 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
My five bundles of joy enjoyed learning about the great town their mum grew up in, would definitely go again!
Written November 15, 2021
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david s
10 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Couples
This is a brilliant little museum with clear informative material uncluttered by woke thought processes. The objects themselves varied from well known local and domestic to a couple of nationally important ones. A model of what a good modern museum resource should be.
What a shame therefore that the staff were not in the same league. The reception desk did not appear to know what was there and was unable to operate the till. The one member of staff on the stairs was too busy to waste his time answering questions - after all he was going to the office where a No10 style work party sounded to be in place.
Perhaps the staff had had a busy weekend !
Written May 17, 2022
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Normanta
London, UK517 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2016 • Business
Epping Forest Museum is in the pedestrianised Sun Street which is the main street. It is in an old Tudor house extended in Georgian times. There was nothing too special there unless you are a local resident. It has a cute little garden although a careless visitor had let his/her dog do its business when I visited.
Written October 3, 2016
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Jackie W
Romford, UK15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Couples
This is the second time I have visited this museum , it's a lovely museum which is set out well all the exhibits are displayed with information on this visit the special exhibition was on space flight you could see so much thought and effort had been put into the display , there was even small space suits for children to try on I would highly recommend this museum and with the school holidays coming soon it's a great place to bring the children and it's free
Written July 3, 2019
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susiebees
London, UK69 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2018 • Friends
This is a lovely compact museum set over 3 floors (with a lift). Although I have lived within easy reach of this museum had never visited it. It is so very interesting and because it centres its finds on a local area, you will find lots that interest you.

We went as a group and were lucky enough to have a talk which made so many items come to life instead of just looking at them in display boxes.
Written December 3, 2018
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Tina A
London, UK159 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2018 • Friends
Found this museum's exhibits varied and interesting. It is set out over three or so floors but there is a small lift for those that have difficulty climbing stairs. A varied programme of different activities over the next few months for a small fee are also available. Entry to the museum is free with opportunity to volunteer if local. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.
Written March 14, 2018
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SundayLunchen
Chelmsford, UK2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Family
The name is a misnomer as the museum is based in Waltham Abbey town focusing on social history whereas Epping Forest District museum would bring up the idea it was a natural history museum.

However dispite this there are very interesting exhibits from around Waltham Abbey (ok I admit, the district of Epping Forest). The museum is clean, has a lift for those with mobility issues although you have to keep your hand on the button. And the staff are polite and friendly.
Access is free.
Written July 15, 2017
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tony726
london369 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2017 • Solo
i have not been for a few years
the old tudor house the history is good to see and i hope to have more time on my next visit
the staff are excellent keep up good work
a must to visit well done
tony mbe
Written February 7, 2017
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