What’s On in the Maldon District: Museum of Power's Summer Science Day, Local History Week, and more half-term activities near you

By Ben Shahrabi 1st Jun 2023

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Thursday 1 June

Enjoy Wild and Wacky Demonstrations with 'Mad Professor Jones', science and blacksmithing, all at the Museum of Power on June 1.

The Museum's Summer Science Day will start at 9.30am, running until 3pm.

Star with our Stormtroopers, Miniature Railway, Model Village and lots more.

Entry for adults costs £7, Concessions £6, Children (5-15) £5. Children under five get free entry.

Come aboard one of Hythe Quay's most iconic landmarks, for a special children's activity day.

It will run from 11.30am until 4pm.

A celebration of Maldon's rich history continues until Sunday, with many museums and local landmarks hosting events for the whole family to enjoy.

The Maeldune Heritage Centre, Maldon. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

The Centre is open from Tuesday to Saturday (11am until 4pm). Entry is free.

Visitors can see and hear about:

The Jersey Frigate, a 50 gun Frigate or Fourth Rate ship of the Line for the British Navy. It was built in Maldon by Town Bailift Mr. Starling, and launched in 1654. Bill Geller, a member of the Heritage Group, has donated his drawings to the Town and the Maeldune Heritage Centre is proud to be a custodian.
The Thames Sailing Barge Trust is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. It exists to preserve its two Thames barges in sailing condition for the benefit of the public and to pass on the skills required to sail them. Come and see the display, share the story and hear more about the Trust's work.
Steam Tug Brent is moored at the Hythe in Maldon. She is the only steam powered vessel to have attended on the Thames at the Queen's Coronation in 1953 and the Silver Jubilee in 1977. Hear how a private owner saved Brent and won an award at the Greenwich Festival, as the 'Best Kept Privately Owned Power Craft'.