Museums & Galleries · Essex
Thurrock Museum
📍 RM17 5DX
Photo: JuliaC2006 from Rochester, UK (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Displays covering more than 250,000 years of Thurrock's past
- Over 1,500 objects on display
- Mammoth remains found at Aveley
- Earliest known Thurrock coins dating to 75BC
- Roman, Saxon and medieval finds from Grays
Thurrock Museum sits on the first floor of the Thameside Complex in Grays, Essex, and tells the story of the local area across more than 250,000 years. Inside you'll find over 1,500 objects, from mammoth remains discovered at Aveley to early Thurrock coins, prehistoric flint tools, Roman pottery, Saxon artefacts and medieval finds from Grays, alongside events and exhibitions run with local volunteers. It suits anyone curious about local history, and admission is free. Grays station is just 0.2 miles away, making it an easy stop if you're exploring the town on foot or by train. With 18 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it's a convenient addition to a short break in the area.
Practical details
- Open
- Monday 9am–7pm, Tuesday 9am–5pm, Saturday 9am–1pm, closed Sundays and bank holidays
- Parking
- Car park behind the complex offers free parking after 6pm
- Accessibility
- Museum is on the first floor of the Thameside Complex
- Booking
- Free admission
From the attraction's own website on 22 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Thurrock Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Grays 0.2 miles
- Chafford Hundred 1.7 miles
- Tilbury Town 1.7 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page