Braintree District Museum collects material relevant to the personal lives of Braintree people throughout history. Social history is the most diverse category within our collections, with items charting local peoples' employment, family life, education and recreation over time.

- Our collection of photographs, magazines and other ephemera sheds light on local education, healthcare, and military service in the Braintree area.

- Household furniture and domestic equipment illuminates the lifestyles of Braintree people at home, and we have a growing collection of recreational material such as theatre entertainment and children's toys.

- The Museum houses a diverse collection of pieces relating to local crafts and employment. This includes craftsmen's tools, printing equipment and clockmaking material, as well as a growing collection of Crittalls catalogues and records.