Cater Museum

Cater Museum A friendly, independent museum dedicated to the history of Billericay and the surrounding area. Best of all - we are free to visit!

A small, independent museum dedicated to the history of Billericay and the surrounding area.

🥵 Typically, the museum is 3-5c (ish) warmer on the top floor than it is outside so we've made the decision to close tom...
22/06/2026

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Typically, the museum is 3-5c (ish) warmer on the top floor than it is outside so we've made the decision to close tomorrow and Wednesday. We'll reopen next week when it's cooler!

🌸 Mini museum garden update! The hollyhocks are now towering over us all and have started to flower - they're very popul...
15/06/2026

🌸 Mini museum garden update! The hollyhocks are now towering over us all and have started to flower - they're very popular with the bees! 🐝 Plus, our first courgette has made an appearance!

A little (2cm) sub-fossil found by the Curator while digging in the museum's veg patch last week! It's an Edible Periwin...
08/06/2026

A little (2cm) sub-fossil found by the Curator while digging in the museum's veg patch last week! It's an Edible Periwinkle, which can be found on rocky shores all around our coast.

Thanks to Simon from the Essex Field Club for the identification!

19/05/2026

The volunteers know me so well! They get me the best gifts! ❤️😆

Today we're IDing a few suspicious insects were found in one of the displays rooms yesterday🤞

Did you know the 18th-22nd May is Dementia Action Week? We're taking action! We're pleased to say that the curator and t...
18/05/2026

Did you know the 18th-22nd May is Dementia Action Week?

We're taking action! We're pleased to say that the curator and the volunteers will be receiving Dementia Friend training in June 🩵

On Friday 22nd (10am-1pm) there will be an open morning at the Chantry Centre where you can find out about local support and information for people living with dementia and their families. Pop along if you have any questions.

🌹Another garden update. The superb rose has started blooming, the hollyhocks are already huge, the hops have erupted and...
11/05/2026

🌹Another garden update. The superb rose has started blooming, the hollyhocks are already huge, the hops have erupted and have started to climb, we've spotted some mini strawberries, and the blue tit chicks are getting much louder! 🎵

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🙌 A huge thank you to everyone who came to our Norsey Wood talk - you helped us raise over £380! 🥳 That could help us bu...
30/04/2026

🙌 A huge thank you to everyone who came to our Norsey Wood talk - you helped us raise over £380! 🥳 That could help us buy collection care, garden, and office supplies as well as display materials and a membership to Museums Essex.

Our next talk will be about Felicia Browne whose life was shaped by politics, passion, and courage. We will follow her life and creativity through the turbulence of the interwar period.
🗓️ Mon. 1 June
📍 Main Hall, Chantry Centre, Chantry Way, Billericay
⌚ 7.30-8.30 (doors at 7.15)
🎟️ £5 (free to Friends of the CM)
☕ Refreshments available in the mid-talk break (£)
To book: https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/event/CMTalks2

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Address

74 High Street
Billericay
CM129BS

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+441277622023

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