Harwich Maritime Museum

Housed in the Low Lighthouse, an 1818 construction with commanding views over the harbour and its unending movements, Harwich's Maritime Museum reveals the town's vast maritime history.

The museum is full of nautical memorabilia from photographs and paintings to ships in bottles and lighthouse bulbs. There are displays on the Royal Navy, including uniform and badges, pictures and models, plus local commercial shipping. A fantastic view of the shipping activity in the harbour is obtained from the top floor. 

Who was Captain Fryatt and what is Harwich's connection to the Mayflower are amongst the questions you will find answers to.