Welcome to 2026 at the Harwich Museum and Lighthouse Tea Bar.
This year we celebrate our 5th anniversary since we opened.
Following on from a successful 2025, we reopen on Wednesday 4th March with new exhibits on Trinity House, local hero Peter Firmin and Pearle Foote Accordion Orchestra whilst other popular displays including Kindertransport and Hi-de-Hi! have been retained.
Our dedicated and enthusiastic group of volunteers have worked tirelessly on the displays, as well as other improvements and enhancements to ensure that the museum is ready to reopen on time and looking its best.
We look forward to welcoming you to the museum this year to enjoy our ever-evolving displays, as well as to the numerous events and presentations that are planned.
This year we are open Wednesday to Sunday every week between 10.00am and 4.00pm with last entry and service in tea bar at 3.00pm.
We have kept admission and annual ticket prices the same as last year.
For those of you wishing to renew your annual tickets early on, you will be able to do so at reception from Wednesday 4th, between 10.00 am and 3.00pm.
Our first event this year will be a book launch and presentation on The Witches of Harwich by Helen Broom on Sunday 8th March at 1.00pm. Seats are fully booked (Waiting list only).
On 12th March at 11.00am we have a talk on the Trinity House Story by Karl Lumbers.
Tickets are £4 per person (Free for season ticket holders).
Please email groupbookings@harwichmuseum.co.uk to reserve your seat at one of our presentations.
The website and social media are regularly updated so please check for details.
Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you soon.