What's On

Keep up-to-date with the Museum’s latest programme of exhibitions, talks and events, including the popular regular Reminiscence, Art Appreciation and Photographic Groups.

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  • 27

    The Havering Museum is closed on Mondays.

    All day
    27/07/2026

    Museum Galleries Opening Times

    Wednesday – Friday
    11:00 – 16:30
    Last entry to the galleries – 15:30
    Last entry to the shop – 16:00

    The public galleries are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays & Tuesdays.
    We may be open at other times for talks, events,  room bookings and private hire.
  • 28

    The Havering Museum is closed on Tuesdays.

    All day
    28/07/2026

    Museum Galleries Opening Times

    Wednesday – Friday
    11:00 – 16:30
    Last entry to the galleries – 15:30
    Last entry to the shop – 16:00

    The public galleries are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays & Tuesdays.
    We may be open at other times for talks, events,  room bookings and private hire.
  • 29

    The White Mouse - Wednesday 29th July 2026

    13:30 -15:00
    29/07/2026

    The White Mouse – Wednesday, 29 July 2026

    Wednesday, 29 July 2026  13:30 – 15:00 Online booking available or at the museum – Online booking will incur a small transaction fee

    The real-life story of one of the most courageous and successful spies of WWII

  • 30
    No events
  • 31

    Reminiscence - The Wonderful Seaside

    13:30 -15:30
    31/07/2026

    No additional detail for this event.

  • 01

    The Havering Museum is closed most Saturdays.

    All day
    01/08/2026

    Museum Galleries Opening Times

    Wednesday – Friday
    11:00 – 16:30
    Last entry to the galleries – 15:30
    Last entry to the shop – 16:00

    The public galleries are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays & Tuesdays.
    We may be open at other times for talks, events,  room bookings and private hire.

  • 02

    The Havering Museum is closed on Sundays.

    All day
    02/08/2026

    Museum Galleries Opening Times

    Wednesday – Friday
    11:00 – 16:30
    Last entry to the galleries – 15:30
    Last entry to the shop – 16:00

    The public galleries are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays & Tuesdays.
    We may be open at other times for talks, events,  room bookings and private hire.

 Exhibitions

 

Local Music Scene 1950s – 1980 -  Saturday 3rd  May –  Friday 25th  July 2025

A fun and vibrant exhibition capturing the famous artists who visited the area, The Beatles, Adam Faith, Johnny Kidd and the Pirates (Shakin All Over) etc. plus the music and fashion.

 

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The End of World War II: VE Day and  VJ Day - Saturday, 9 August –  Wednesday,  17  September 2025 

A commemorative exhibition paying tribute to those involved and capturing local heroes' stories.

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We are adding a new permanent Ind Coope Brewery display in Case 2 and a digitised version of the ‘Mines A Pint’: A History of the Ind Coope Brewery exhibition this spring Please check our website for further details of our forthcoming temporary exhibitions.

Note that access to the Temporary Exhibition Space is subject to our scheduled Event Programme.

Upcoming Events:

The White Mouse – Wednesday 29th July 2026

29th July, 2026
13:30 - 15:00
The White Mouse – Wednesday, 29 July 2026 Wednesday, 29 July 2026  13:30 – 15:00 Online booking available or at…

Reminiscence – The Wonderful Seaside

31st July, 2026
13:30 - 15:30

Come Fly With Me – Wednesday 5th August

5th August, 2026
11:30 - 12:30
Come Fly With Me – Wednesday 5th August 11:30 – 12:30 Tickets £5 per child online booking available – online…

Come Fly With Me

5th August, 2026
11:30 - 12:30
Children learn how things fly, do crazy experiments and make their own aircraft. Book at Museum £5.00 or online at…

Open Day – Sponsored by Essex Freemasons – Friday 7th August 2026

7th August, 2026
00:00 - 00:00
Open Day – Sponsored by Essex Freemasons – Friday 7th August 2026 This is a  chance to explore the galleries…

Get Crafty (Morning) 11:00-12:00

20th August, 2026
11:00 - 12:00
The first of two great children’s craft sessions where they can get creative and make lots of different animals, which…

Family Toys and Jigsaws Day – Thursday 27th August 2026

27th August, 2026
11:30 - 12:30
Family Toys and Jigsaws Day – Thursday 27th August 2026 11:30 – 12:30 –  Book online or at the museum…

Family Toys and Jigsaws Day – Thursday 27th August 2026 – 13:30 – 14:30

27th August, 2026
13:30 - 14:30
Family Toys and Jigsaws Day – Thursday 27th August 2026 13:30 – 14:30 –  Book online or at the museum This…

Family Toys and Jigsaws Day (Afternoon)

27th August, 2026
13:30 - 14:30
This is a great opportunity to learn about and play with old fashioned toys, games and do fun jigsaws. £4.00…

Get Crafty – Friday 28th August

28th August, 2026
11:00 - 12:00
Get Crafty – Friday 28th August –  11:00 – 12:00 A great craft session for children where they can get…

Get Crafty – Friday 28th August –  14:00 – 15:00

28th August, 2026
14:00 - 15:00
Get Crafty – Friday 28th August – 14:00 – 15:00 A great craft session for children where they can get…

Open Day – Sponsored by Essex Freemasons – Saturday 29th August

29th August, 2026
11:00 - 15:00
Open Day – Sponsored by Essex Freemasons – Saturday 29th August Free entry to the museum and children have the…

Friends Event – Bow Road (Heritage Walk)

4th September, 2026
09:30 - 16:00
 A walk along Bow Road taking in suffragettes, famous pubs, elegant squares and murder. On reaching Mile End station a…

Personalities of the East

5th September, 2026
13:30 - 15:00
A fascinating look at personalities who were visionaries, trailblazers and legends. Including Vera Lynn, Richard Burton and many more. Book…

Friends : Quiz and Ploughman’s Afternoon

15th October, 2026
13:00 - 15:00
Enjoy a sociable afternoon and impress yourself on just how much knowledge you have.  And have a tasty Ploughman’s Please…

London Christmas Lights – Wednesday – 11th November

11th November, 2026
00:00 - 00:00
London Christmas Lights – Wednesday – 11th November Discover how London’s Christmas lights have evolved since 1954, followed by festive…

Regular Events/Groups

Friends of Havering Museum
FoHM was set up in 2000 to support and promote the aims of Havering Museum. They provide an exclusive and exciting programme of events which are designed for members.

FoHM Events

The walks and talks are free to members unless stated otherwise. If places are available, non-members are welcome for a charge of £5.

FoHM Membership Application Form

Reminiscence Sessions

Our popular reminiscence sessions, sponsored by Mullis & Peake LLP, take place on Friday afternoons. Come along, make new friends, share your stories, or just listen to fascinating stories.

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Click here to download our August to December 2025 program.

Sponsored by:

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Photography Group
The Museum's photographic group meet on the first Thursday of every month from 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm - £5 per event.
Knit & Natter
Friday, Fortnightly JUST TURN UP! 11:00 – 12:30 This is a community led meeting independent of the museum. Come and say hello to find out more.
Meetings on 16 and 30 May, 13 and 27 June and 11 July 2025

If you run a club and would like a special talk then contact the Museum as we have a wide range of talks and speakers available. Museum promotional talks are free but all other talks are chargeable. Contact the museum at:
info@haveringmuseum.org.uk