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.

Today at the Museum

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  • All day
    01/12/2024

    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.

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  • All day
    02/12/2024

    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.
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  • All day
    03/12/2024

    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.
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  • All day
    04/12/2024-18/02/2025

    A superb exhibition of landscapes, portraits and wildlife.

    28 September – 13 December 2024

  • All day
    04/12/2024-18/02/2025

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    Another outstanding and creative photographic
    exhibition of unique portraits, landscapes, animals etc.

    Exhibition Admission. Adults £3.00, Concessions £2.50. Children under 16
    FREE. Unders 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. Carers FREE when  accompanying a paying adult

    The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to  Friday  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.

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  • All day
    05/12/2024-19/02/2025

    A superb exhibition of landscapes, portraits and wildlife.

    28 September – 13 December 2024

  • All day
    05/12/2024-19/02/2025

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    Another outstanding and creative photographic
    exhibition of unique portraits, landscapes, animals etc.

    Exhibition Admission. Adults £3.00, Concessions £2.50. Children under 16
    FREE. Unders 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. Carers FREE when  accompanying a paying adult

    The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to  Friday  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.

  • 13:30 -15:30
    05/12/2024-06/06/2025

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    This friendly and social group welcomes beginners and more experienced alike.  Other outside and evening meetings are arranged.

    Sessions alternate between ‘Open Topic’ and more specific activities.

    Admission £5.00 (Inc. Light refreshments)

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  • All day
    06/12/2024-20/02/2025

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    Another outstanding and creative photographic
    exhibition of unique portraits, landscapes, animals etc.

    Exhibition Admission. Adults £3.00, Concessions £2.50. Children under 16
    FREE. Unders 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. Carers FREE when  accompanying a paying adult

    The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to  Friday  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.

  • All day
    06/12/2024-20/02/2025

    A superb exhibition of landscapes, portraits and wildlife.

    28 September – 13 December 2024

  • 13:30 -15:30
    06/12/2024

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    Friday 6th December 2024 – 1.30pm to 3.30pm

    Sessions cost £3 which includes entry to the Museum and refreshments.

    No need to book, just pay on the day.

    Bring your photographs and memories to share or just come to listen to others.

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  • All day
    07/12/2024

    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.

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  • All day
    08/12/2024

    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.

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  • All day
    09/12/2024

    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.
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  • All day
    10/12/2024

    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.
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  • All day
    11/12/2024-25/02/2025

    A superb exhibition of landscapes, portraits and wildlife.

    28 September – 13 December 2024

  • All day
    11/12/2024-25/02/2025

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    Another outstanding and creative photographic
    exhibition of unique portraits, landscapes, animals etc.

    Exhibition Admission. Adults £3.00, Concessions £2.50. Children under 16
    FREE. Unders 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. Carers FREE when  accompanying a paying adult

    The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to  Friday  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.

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  • All day
    12/12/2024-26/02/2025

    A superb exhibition of landscapes, portraits and wildlife.

    28 September – 13 December 2024

  • All day
    12/12/2024-26/02/2025

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    Another outstanding and creative photographic
    exhibition of unique portraits, landscapes, animals etc.

    Exhibition Admission. Adults £3.00, Concessions £2.50. Children under 16
    FREE. Unders 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. Carers FREE when  accompanying a paying adult

    The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to  Friday  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.

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  • All day
    13/12/2024-27/02/2025

    A superb exhibition of landscapes, portraits and wildlife.

    28 September – 13 December 2024

  • All day
    13/12/2024-27/02/2025

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    Another outstanding and creative photographic
    exhibition of unique portraits, landscapes, animals etc.

    Exhibition Admission. Adults £3.00, Concessions £2.50. Children under 16
    FREE. Unders 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. Carers FREE when  accompanying a paying adult

    The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to  Friday  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.

14
  • All day
    14/12/2024

    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.

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  • All day
    15/12/2024

    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.

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  • All day
    16/12/2024

    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.
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  • All day
    17/12/2024

    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.
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  • All day
    21/12/2024

    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.

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  • All day
    22/12/2024

    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.

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  • All day
    23/12/2024

    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.
24
  • All day
    24/12/2024

    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.
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  • All day
    28/12/2024

    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.

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  • All day
    29/12/2024

    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.

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  • All day
    30/12/2024

    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.
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  • All day
    31/12/2024

    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.
     

Future Exhibitions

Havering Music Scene 1950s – 1980 -  Saturday, 3 May –  Friday, 13 June 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.

 

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:

Reminiscence at the Museum – Trees and Plants

10th January, 2025
13:30 - 15:30
Friday 10th January 2025 – 1:30 pm – 3:30pm Sessions cost £3 which includes entry to the Museum and refreshments.…

FoHM -A Cockney Celebration

23rd January, 2025
13:30 - 15:30
Thursday, 23 January 2025. 13.30 – 15.30 A great event to start the New Year exploring traditions and cockney songs…

The Household Cavalry

25th January, 2025
13:30 - 15:00
Saturday, 25 January 2025. 13:30 – 15:00 Derek Redding from the Household Cavalry Museum will share the amazing history and…

Havering’s Parks and Open Spaces

30th January, 2025
13:30 - 15:00
Havering Parks and Open Spaces Thursday, 30 January 2025 13:30 to  15:00 James Rose shares the work and vision for…

Theatres and Cinemas

22nd February, 2025
13:30 - 15:00
Saturday, 22 February 2025 13:30 – 15:00 John Lynch provides an entertaining look at some of our famous cinemas and…

FoHM – History of Havering Pubs and Romford Brewery

27th February, 2025
13:30 - 15:00
A great afternoon exploring the history of our public houses and Romford Brewery. Free to Friends – £5 to non-Friends…

Daffodil Delights

22nd March, 2025
13:00 - 15:30
Saturday, 22 March 2025. 13:00 – 15:30 RHS Judge and National award winning daffodil grower, Jeremy Wilkes, shares his 26…

Bishopsgate Institute Archive – Untold Stories

29th March, 2025
13:30 - 15:00
Saturday, 29 March 2025.  13:30– 15:00 Colleen Goldspink from the Institute talks about their amazing collections, uncovering untold stories of…

Alfred Hitchcock

26th April, 2025
13:30 - 15:00
Saturday, 26 April 13:30 – 15:00 A talk which tracks the rise of Alfred Hitchcock as a filmmaker, his films,…

Havering Music Scene: 1950s – 1980s

17th May, 2025
13:30 - 15:00
Saturday, 17 May 2025 13:30 – 15:00 A fun and vibrant talk capturing the famous artists who visited the area;…

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.
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.
First Thursday of every month - £5
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. From Friday 14 June.
Every other Friday from 14th June 2024
Reminiscence Sessions
Our popular reminiscence sessions take place most Friday afternoons between 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Sessions cost £3 which includes entry to the Museum and refreshments. No need to book, just pay on the day. Bring your photographs and memories to share or just come to listen to others.

Reminiscence Programme
up to Janauary 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