Combined Military Services Museum
@cmsmuseum.bsky.social
Nationally important collection of Military Arms, Armour and Equipment from 800 BCE to the present day - mainly WWII. Established 2004. 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 the museum - actually cheaper than a normal ticket! An eclectic mix of historical talks all washed down with a lovely cuppa ☕️
THIS SATURDAY...---...THIS SATURDAY
June 8, 2026 at 5:38 PM
THIS SATURDAY...---...THIS SATURDAY
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Join us for a day of talks about #SOE. Paul Smiddy will be signing and selling his new book and Nikki Bennett relating her own father's fascinating story as an SOE agent in France during #WW2. Author @garyweight.bsky.social will be giving an introductory talk. Ctc the museum for tix in advance.
May 11, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Join us for a day of talks about #SOE. Paul Smiddy will be signing and selling his new book and Nikki Bennett relating her own father's fascinating story as an SOE agent in France during #WW2. Author @garyweight.bsky.social will be giving an introductory talk. Ctc the museum for tix in advance.
Join us for a day of talks about #SOE. Paul Smiddy will be signing and selling his new book and Nikki Bennett relating her own father's fascinating story as an SOE agent in France during #WW2. Author @garyweight.bsky.social will be giving an introductory talk. Ctc the museum for tix in advance.
May 11, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Join us for a day of talks about #SOE. Paul Smiddy will be signing and selling his new book and Nikki Bennett relating her own father's fascinating story as an SOE agent in France during #WW2. Author @garyweight.bsky.social will be giving an introductory talk. Ctc the museum for tix in advance.
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
Support your local museums
SATURDAY 2 MAY - WW1
SATURDAY 6 JUNE - WW2
SATURDAY 4 JULY - SPECIAL FORCES - SAS, SBS
ALL DATES: 10:30-12:30
Support your local museums
April 18, 2026 at 6:21 AM
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
Support your local museums
SATURDAY 2 MAY - WW1
SATURDAY 6 JUNE - WW2
SATURDAY 4 JULY - SPECIAL FORCES - SAS, SBS
ALL DATES: 10:30-12:30
Support your local museums
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.
April 10, 2026 at 6:11 AM
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 both 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 #essex #royalnavy
March 7, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Our Tea & Talk Club has been very popular this year with previous talks in January and February both 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 #essex #royalnavy
Our Tea & Talk Club has been very popular this year with previous talks in January and February both 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 #essex #royalnavy
March 7, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Our Tea & Talk Club has been very popular this year with previous talks in January and February both 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 #essex #royalnavy
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 museum for advance tickets.
February 14, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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 museum for advance tickets.
The Tea & Talk Club began yesterday morning with a fabulous presentation by our Curator Julie Miller. The audience was enthralled as she detailed the stories behind a Viking Sword, Civil War Armour, a Victoria Cross and Cold War spy Prue Mason's 'Kiss of Death' lipstick gun! Plus it was a sell-out!⚡️
January 31, 2026 at 6:45 AM
The Tea & Talk Club began yesterday morning with a fabulous presentation by our Curator Julie Miller. The audience was enthralled as she detailed the stories behind a Viking Sword, Civil War Armour, a Victoria Cross and Cold War spy Prue Mason's 'Kiss of Death' lipstick gun! Plus it was a sell-out!⚡️
The Combined Military Services Museum has a comprehensive photographic library - here's one in The Economist today #SAS #specialforces
www.economist.com/internationa...
www.economist.com/internationa...
The War Room newsletter: Mission Maduro—when special ops succeed
Richard Cockett, a senior editor, discusses history’s best special operations with an SAS officer
www.economist.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:37 PM
The Combined Military Services Museum has a comprehensive photographic library - here's one in The Economist today #SAS #specialforces
www.economist.com/internationa...
www.economist.com/internationa...
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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 #history #museum
January 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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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
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSFe...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSFe...
Hitler Assassination Gun? The Operation Foxley Luger
YouTube video by Mark Felton Productions
www.youtube.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSFe...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSFe...
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 #history #museum
January 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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 the museum - actually cheaper than a normal ticket! An eclectic mix of historical talks all washed down with a lovely cuppa ☕️
December 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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 the museum - actually cheaper than a normal ticket! An eclectic mix of historical talks all washed down with a lovely cuppa ☕️
Maybe stocking fillers for Christmas ☨
Signed copies available at the museum or online with Amazon (yes I know, sorry)
'This book opens the doors to SOE and the amazing artefacts at the Combined Military Services Museum'
*Please support our Museums*
#WW2 #SOE #RESISTANCE #museums #essex #DDay
Signed copies available at the museum or online with Amazon (yes I know, sorry)
'This book opens the doors to SOE and the amazing artefacts at the Combined Military Services Museum'
*Please support our Museums*
#WW2 #SOE #RESISTANCE #museums #essex #DDay
November 30, 2025 at 10:27 AM
We have just been given AA Rated Status by The AA/Visit England which is testament to all the hard work put in by our Staff, Volunteers and Trustees who work tirelessly to constantly maintain standards and bring fresh ideas to our wonderful museum. #ww2 #SOE #SAS
www.ratedtrips.com/attractions/...
www.ratedtrips.com/attractions/...
Combined Military Services Museum
Combined Military Services Museum is a Quality Assessed Attraction in Maldon, Essex rated by VisitEngland. VisitEngland Assessor: "A fantastic collection of authentic military items, reflecting centur...
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November 27, 2025 at 7:32 AM
We have just been given AA Rated Status by The AA/Visit England which is testament to all the hard work put in by our Staff, Volunteers and Trustees who work tirelessly to constantly maintain standards and bring fresh ideas to our wonderful museum. #ww2 #SOE #SAS
www.ratedtrips.com/attractions/...
www.ratedtrips.com/attractions/...
SOE Agent André Hue was parachuted into Brittany with an SAS team 150 miles behind the Normandy Beaches on D-Day. Proud to be embarking on a series of talks with André's daughter Nikki where we tell his extraordinary story. We begin at the Combined Military Services Museum (1/3)
November 24, 2025 at 11:43 PM
SOE Agent André Hue was parachuted into Brittany with an SAS team 150 miles behind the Normandy Beaches on D-Day. Proud to be embarking on a series of talks with André's daughter Nikki where we tell his extraordinary story. We begin at the Combined Military Services Museum (1/3)
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
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSFe...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSFe...
Hitler Assassination Gun? The Operation Foxley Luger
YouTube video by Mark Felton Productions
www.youtube.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSFe...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSFe...