The Essex Record Office, based at Chelmsford, cares for the written, oral and visual heritage of our county, ensuring that it remains available to both present and future generations of researchers. The Record Office's collections can be used to discover your Essex ancestors, as well as uncover the history of buildings, villages and towns in the county. You can also use our collections to find out how national events were experienced in Essex.

The Museums Advisory Service offers support and advice to museums throughout the county.