Combined Military Services Museum

Nationally important collection of Military Arms, Armour and Equipment from 800 BCE to the present day - mainly WWII. Award winning attraction in Maldon, Essex.

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In 2026 we begin our Tea & Talk Club and have a full diary beginning 30 January. The ticket price includes the talk, refreshments and also full entry to museum -actually cheaper than a normal ticket! An eclectic mix of historical talks all washed down with a lovely cuppa ☕️

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THIS SATURDAY...---...THIS SATURDAY #SOE

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Join us for a day of talks about #SOE. @SkyandBull will be signing and selling his new book and Nikki Bennett relating her own father's fascinating story as an SOE agent in #WW2. Author Gary Weight @PegasusToursUK will be giving an introductory talk. Ctc the museum for tix in adv

[Combined Military Services Museum @CMSMuseum]

Join us for a day of talks about #SOE. @SkyandBull will be signing and selling his new book and Nikki Bennett relating her own father's fascinating story as an SOE agent in #WW2. Author Gary Weight @PegasusToursUK will be giving an introductory talk. Ctc the museum for tix in adv

[Combined Military Services Museum @CMSMuseum]

UPCOMING EVENT RELEASE: Museum Collections expert Alex Pitts hosts our unique 'Handling Living History' Events in May, June and July 2026.

SATURDAY 2 MAY - WW1
SATURDAY 6 JUNE - WW2
SATURDAY 4 JULY - SPECIAL FORCES - SAS, SBS

ALL DATES: 10:30-12:30

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In 2024 we acquired a #WW2 Stanton #AirRaid Shelter which was situated in Nottingham where it had been built in 1940 during the Blitz. This short documentary tells of its journey and also the fascinating history of these buildings. Link here: https://t.co/gO1pgKS3Ba

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The @CMSMuseum in Maldon, Essex, has a section about the Special Operation Executive. Museum guides are available on request. #CombinedMilitaryServicesMuseum #SOE #WW2 🇬🇧

More information: https://t.co/Ydzg9BiJee

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This months Tea & Talk Club features our very own Museum Trustee David Nower in what promises to be a fascinating talk on local history of the Dengie Peninsular. A few tickets still available - Two weeks time on Friday 24 April - 10:30am at the museum.

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Our Tea & Talk Club has been very popular this year with previous talks in January and February selling out. This month we are proud to present local author and boat builder David Patient at 10:30am on Friday 27 March to talk about the fascinating #maldon ship building industry.

[Combined Military Services Museum @CMSMuseum]

Our Tea & Talk Club has been very popular this year with previous talks in January and February selling out. This month we are proud to present local author and boat builder David Patient at 10:30am on Friday 27 March to talk about the fascinating #maldon ship building industry.

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Collections Expert Alex Pitts hosts our unique Handling Living History Events in May, June and July. Trustees have granted rare permission for Alex to open up the display cabinets and choose his favourite artefacts to share with you to handle.First up is #WW1 Contact for tickets.

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The Tea & Talk Club began yesterday morning with a fabulous presentation by our Curator Julie Miller. Audience was enthralled as she detailed the stories behind a Viking Sword, a Victoria Cross and Cold War spy Prue Mason's 'Kiss of Death' lipstick gun! Plus it was a sell-out! ⚡️

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The Combined Military Services Museum has a comprehensive photographic library - here's one in The Economist today #SAS #specialforces https://t.co/DIqTna9aJh

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Museum Curator Julie Miller begins our 2026 Tea & Talk Club by choosing ten of her favourite items from the CMSM collection. These historical artefacts span centuries of history - both social and military and there will be something for everyone! #WW2 #WW1 @essexlive @BBCEssex

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The brilliant Dr Mark Felton has been back to the museum again and this time he's filmed our suppressed Luger designed for Operation FOXLEY - a truly remarkable story - see the excellent film here. #WW2 #SOE

https://t.co/2BQU17HNox

[Combined Military Services Museum @CMSMuseum]

Museum Curator Julie Miller begins our 2026 Tea & Talk Club by choosing ten of her favourite items from the CMSM collection. These historical artefacts span centuries of history - both social and military and there will be something for everyone! #WW2 #WW1 @essexlive @BBCEssex

[Combined Military Services Museum @CMSMuseum]

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