Visit the Moon at Colchester Castle!
From 24 July – 31 October 2026 experience Luke Jerram’s breathtaking Museum of the Moon at Colchester Castle—an awe‑inspiring lunar installation combining art, science and sound. Don’t miss your chance to experience it!
Discover – Museum Wonders
See Colchester’s first dinosaur skeleton alongside extraordinary fossils and hidden wonders in our upcoming exhibition – open now until November 2027!
A Summer of Discovery and Wonder
Enjoy a summer packed with exciting events, immersive exhibitions and unforgettable experiences across our museums from 21 July to 2 September 2026.
See more and save with a joint ticket
Visiting Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum? A joint day ticket gives you entry to both for less. Book online and explore both in one visit.
Colchester Castle Day Tickets
A visit to Colchester Castle is better than ever before, with interactive displays and star exhibits, like the Colchester Gladiator Vase and Fenwick Hoard of Roman Treasure. Purchase tickets in advance and enjoy exclusive savings!
Colchester Museums Annual Pass
Become a Colchester Museum Annual Pass holder. Enjoy unlimited entry to all Colchester museums for a whole year, whilst helping preserve our incredible history and artefacts.
Venues
Colchester Castle
A visit to Colchester Castle is better than ever before with interactive displays and star exhibits, like the Colchester Gladiator Vase and Fenwick Hoard of Roman treasure.
Hollytrees Museum
Enjoy 300 years of history in this beautiful Georgian townhouse through hands-on exhibits and displays. Discover what family life was life for the rich and the poor.
Natural History Museum
Get up close to creatures great and small, past and present, at this family-friendly museum. Our displays will help you learn about local habitats, biodiversity and climate change.
