The museum is housed in the quaint little lodge of a Victorian cemetery; once home to the sexton, his wife, and six children. No longer used for new burials, the cemetery is now managed as a nature reserve and has a beauty and tranquility all of its own.
In 1993 the museum was granted formal registration with the Museum and Galleries Commission, one of just a handful of Essex Museums to gain such recognition. And in 2008 the Museum was granted full accreditation status.
Visitors can explore permanent exhibits featuring a cabinet of curiosities, photos of Brentwood over the decades, and artifacts from World War II. The museum also includes a 1930s kitchen, childhood toys, and memorabilia from both World Wars.
