Art Appreciation Workshop – 1st Pilot (now fully booked)

Rom Boys: 40 Years of Rad takes a look at the world's only heritage listed skatepark, right here in Havering!

The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to Saturday but talks, events and room hire may mean it is closed off at certain times so please telephone 01708 766571 for Exhibition access times in advance of your visit.

The Material Girls Present are also returning this year for their second exhibition at the Havering Museum. This year they are exploring the theme of Goodnight Children Everywhere, a look in mixed media at the war-time nursery at Rainham Hall.

The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to Saturday but talks, events and room hire may mean it is closed off at certain times so please telephone 01708 766571 for Exhibition access times in advance of your visit.

Mark Watson explores the remarkable history of Barking Abbey.

Tickets £5 each must be booked in advance.

Upminster Camera Club visits Havering Museum again with another display showcasing the photographic talents of some of its many members.

The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to Saturday but talks, events and room hire may mean it is closed off at certain times so please telephone 01708 766571 for Exhibition access times in advance of your visit.

Enjoy a fascinating afternoon learning about famous film locations and the stories behind the making of the films. Films range from the African Queen to The Favourite.

Tickets £5 each - must be booked in advance

With the first pilot workshop on 24th April being fully booked, this repeat workshop will only take place if there are 15 or more people interested in attending.

These informal and fun workshops will explore the meanings behind and appraise a variety of art works.

Tickets for these pilot workshops £3 each including light refreshment - must be booked in advance.

The second pilot workshop will take place on 22nd May and tickets must be booked in advance.

The talk will explore the fascinating and unravelling story of street photographer extraordinaire Vivian Maier. Between the 1940s - 80 Maier took thousands of photographs in Chicago and New York, capturing the many faces of twentieth century city life. The talk includes material exclusive to the Tate franchise.

Tickets £5 each including light refreshment.

Advance booking required.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE NEW DATE

IT IS NOW ON 11th May

marketing@haveringmuseum.org.uk

These informal and fun workshops will explore the meanings behind and appraise a variety of art works.

Tickets for these pilot workshops £3 each including light refreshment - must be booked in advance.

The 1st workshop sold out quickly so don't leave it too late to book your place.

To Vera, From Papa: the Tolhurst Envelopes takes a look at the artwork of Frederick Charles Tolhurst and the envelopes he illustrated for his daughter and other relations  in Hornchurch in the early 1900s. This is the first time the majority of the envelopes have come together for a public display in their home borough.

RAF Hornchurch: World War Two is a digital exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the Second World War, with a focus on RAF Hornchurch which played a pivotal role in the defence of Britain.

Gladly Teche, Gladly Learne: a Frances Bardsley Legacy takes a peek into the archives of the Frances Bardsley School.

Mudlarking: Found on the Foreshore explores just some of her collection of historical finds from the banks of the River Thames,  found on the Thames beaches by Lara Maiklem, the famous London mudlark.