What's On

 

Keep up-to-date with the Museum’s latest programme of exhibitions, talks and events, including the popular Friday Reminiscence meetings and Photographic Group

Click to download our latest programme 

Today at the Museum

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  • All day
    01/02/2020

    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.

  • 11:00 -17:00
    01/02/2020

    A mini exhibition featuring 30 objects that have been added to the Museum’s collection during 2018 and 2019.

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  • All day
    02/02/2020

    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
    03/02/2020

    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
    04/02/2020

    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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  • 11:00 -17:00
    05/02/2020

    A mini exhibition featuring 30 objects that have been added to the Museum’s collection during 2018 and 2019.

  • 13:30 -15:30
    05/02/2020

    These are fun, informal and friendly and assume no previous knowledge. Attendees are encouraged to engage with a variety of artists within the designated topic and build up their repertoire in appraising art.

    Tickets £5 each.

    Tickets must be purchased in advance
    (sorry, but we are no longer able to reserve seats without payment)

    We can now offer online booking via Eventbrite by clicking here
    these tickets will cost £5 plus an 80p Eventbrite booking fee totalling £5.80.

    Admission includes entry to the Museum, refreshments and materials. Workshops take place from 1.30pm to 3.30 pm.

     

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  • 11:00 -17:00
    06/02/2020

    A mini exhibition featuring 30 objects that have been added to the Museum’s collection during 2018 and 2019.

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  • 11:00 -17:00
    07/02/2020

    A mini exhibition featuring 30 objects that have been added to the Museum’s collection during 2018 and 2019.

  • 13:30 -15:30
    07/02/2020

    ADMISSION £3.  Admission includes entry to the Museum and refreshments.  Sessions take place from 1.30pm to 3.30 pm. Bring your photographs and memories to share or just come to listen to others. All are welcome to these friendly sessions which are sponsored by Mullis & Peake.

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  • All day
    08/02/2020

    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.

  • 11:00 -17:00
    08/02/2020

    A mini exhibition featuring 30 objects that have been added to the Museum’s collection during 2018 and 2019.

  • 13:00 -14:30
    08/02/2020

    Rest your feet with this wonderful virtual walk taking in the sights and history from Trafalgar Square, the Strand, Aldwych and returning along the Thames.

    Tickets £5 each (available from the Museum’s reception desk).
    Tickets must be purchased in advance
    (sorry, but we are no longer able to reserve seats without payment)
    We can now offer online booking via Eventbrite by clicking here.
    These tickets will cost £5 plus an 80p Eventbrite booking fee totalling £5.80.

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  • All day
    09/02/2020

    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
    10/02/2020

    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
    11/02/2020

    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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  • 13:30 -15:30
    14/02/2020

    ADMISSION £3.  Admission includes entry to the Museum and refreshments.  Sessions take place from 1.30pm to 3.30 pm. Bring your photographs and memories to share or just come to listen to others. All are welcome to these friendly sessions which are sponsored by Mullis & Peake.

  • 13:30 -15:30
    14/02/2020

    ADMISSION £3.  Admission includes entry to the Museum and refreshments.  Sessions take place from 1.30pm to 3.30 pm. Bring your photographs and memories to share or just come to listen to others. All are welcome to these friendly sessions which are sponsored by Mullis & Peake.

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  • All day
    15/02/2020

    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
    16/02/2020

    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
    17/02/2020

    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
    18/02/2020

    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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  • 11:00 -12:30
    21/02/2020

    A creative family activity making heart and bead necklaces and bracelets, decorating shortbread biscuits, face-painting and lots of other fun things to do. Enter our competition for stacking the highest tower of heart shaped sweets.

    Tickets £3 per child – adults go free
    (available from the Museum’s reception desk).
    Tickets must be purchased in advance
    (sorry, but we are no longer able to reserve places without payment)
    We can now offer online booking via Eventbrite by clicking here.
    These tickets will cost £3 plus a 72p Eventbrite booking fee totalling £3.72.

  • 13:30 -15:00
    21/02/2020

    A creative family activity making heart and bead necklaces and bracelets, decorating shortbread biscuits, face-painting and lots of other fun things to do. Enter our competition for stacking the highest tower of heart shaped sweets.

    Tickets £3 per child – adults go free
    (available from the Museum’s reception desk).
    Tickets must be purchased in advance
    (sorry, but we are no longer able to reserve places without payment)
    We can now offer online booking via Eventbrite by clicking here.
    These tickets will cost £3 plus a 72p Eventbrite booking fee totalling £3.72.

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  • All day
    22/02/2020

    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.

  • 11:00 -17:00
    22/02/2020

    An exhibition showcasing magnificent textile work

    by Delia Pusey

     

     

     

     

     

     

    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.

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  • All day
    23/02/2020

    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
    24/02/2020

    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
    25/02/2020

    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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  • 11:00 -17:00
    26/02/2020

    An exhibition showcasing magnificent textile work

    by Delia Pusey

     

     

     

     

     

     

    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.

  • 11:00 -17:00
    26/02/2020

    Sarah Hardy exhibits her amazing models of Upminster shops from the 1960s.

  • 13:00 -14:30
    26/02/2020

    Discover the 500 year history of the Old Royal Naval College, the magnificent Painted Hall and the baroque ceiling mural.

    Tickets £5 each (available from the Museum’s reception desk).
    Tickets must be purchased in advance
    (sorry, but we are no longer able to reserve seats without payment)
    We can now offer online booking via Eventbrite by clicking here.
    These tickets will cost £5 plus an 80p Eventbrite booking fee totalling £5.80.

     

     

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  • 11:00 -17:00
    27/02/2020

    Sarah Hardy exhibits her amazing models of Upminster shops from the 1960s.

  • 11:00 -17:00
    27/02/2020

    An exhibition showcasing magnificent textile work

    by Delia Pusey

     

     

     

     

     

     

    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.

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  • 11:00 -17:00
    28/02/2020

    An exhibition showcasing magnificent textile work

    by Delia Pusey

     

     

     

     

     

     

    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.

  • 11:00 -17:00
    28/02/2020

    Sarah Hardy exhibits her amazing models of Upminster shops from the 1960s.

  • 13:30 -15:30
    28/02/2020

    ADMISSION £3.  Admission includes entry to the Museum and refreshments.  Sessions take place from 1.30pm to 3.30 pm. Bring your photographs and memories to share or just come to listen to others. All are welcome to these friendly sessions which are sponsored by Mullis & Peake.

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  • All day
    29/02/2020

    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.

  • 11:00 -17:00
    29/02/2020

    An exhibition showcasing magnificent textile work

    by Delia Pusey

     

     

     

     

     

     

    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.

  • 11:00 -17:00
    29/02/2020

    Sarah Hardy exhibits her amazing models of Upminster shops from the 1960s.

  • 13:00 -14:30
    29/02/2020

    Jason Rutland, of Comic Book Heroes explores the history of American and British comics from the early 1920s onwards and the introduction of super heroes.

    Tickets £5 each (available from the Museum’s reception desk).
    Tickets must be purchased in advance
    (sorry, but we are no longer able to reserve seats without payment)
    We can now offer online booking via Eventbrite by clicking here.
    These tickets will cost £5 plus an 80p Eventbrite booking fee totalling £5.80.

 

Upcoming Events:

Family History – Wednesday 19th July 2026

19th August, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Family History – Wednesday 19th August Discover your ancestors’ journey across borders and explore key emigration and immigration records. Learn…

Reminiscence – Friday 21st August 2026

21st August, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Reminiscence – Friday 21st August 2026 Changes In The Law Our popular reminiscence sessions are sponsored by Mullis & Peake LLP and…

Fun and Friendly Workshop – Wednesday 26th August 2026

26th August, 2026
10:30 - 12:00
Fun and Friendly Workshop – Wednesday 26th August 2026 Following the success of our taster workshop, TOTAL SOUND will be…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Reminiscence – Friday 4th September 2026

4th September, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Reminiscence – Friday 4th September 2026 The Things My Mother/Father Never Told Me! Our popular reminiscence sessions are sponsored by Mullis…

Friends Event – Bow Road (Heritage Walk) – Friday 4th September 2026

4th September, 2026
09:30 - 16:00
Friends Event – Bow Road (Heritage Walk) – Friday 4th September 2026  A walk along Bow Road taking in suffragettes,…

Personalities of the East – Saturday 5th September 2026

5th September, 2026
13:30 - 15:00
Personalities of the East – Saturday 5th September 2026 A fascinating look at personalities who were visionaries, trailblazers and legends.…

St Pauls Geo Walk – Monday 7th September 2026

7th September, 2026
10:30 - 16:00
St Pauls Geo Walk – Monday 7th September 2026 10:30 – 16:00 Discover how ancient oceans, mountain building, and deep-seated…

Photographic Exhibition – 26th September 2026 to 19th December 2026

26th September, 2026 - 19th December, 2026
11:00 - 16:00
Photographic Exhibition – 26th September 2026 to 19th December 2026 Havering Museum’s Photographic Group’s Annual exhibition reflecting lifestyles, portraits, animals…

Animals Heroes of WWII – Wednesday 7th October 2026

7th October, 2026
13:30 - 15:00
Animals Heroes of WWII – Wednesday 7th October 2026 – 13:30 – 15:00 Warfare has consistently seen animals play significant…

WWII Crime – Wednesday 14th October 2026

14th October, 2026
13:30 - 15:00
WWII Crime – Wednesday 14th October 2026 – 13:30 – 15:00 Clare Smith, from the Crime Museum, shares stories of…

Friends : Quiz and Ploughman’s Afternoon – Thursday 15th October 2026

15th October, 2026
13:00 - 15:00
Friends : Quiz and Ploughman’s Afternoon – Thursday 15th October 2026 – 13:00 – 15:00 Enjoy a sociable afternoon and…

The History of Purfleet On Thames talk – Wednesday 4th November

4th November, 2026
13:30 - 15:00
The History of Purfleet On Thames talk – Wednesday 4th November – 13:30 – 15:00 Discover the intriguing and often…

London Christmas Lights – Wednesday – 11th November

11th November, 2026
13:30 - 15:00
London Christmas Lights – Wednesday – 11th November 13:30 – 15:00 Discover how London’s Christmas lights have evolved since 1954,…

Regular Events/Groups

Mapping Havering's Heritage and Cultural Ecosystem Project


From 5th August - 29th August 2026 you have the opportunity share your favourite sites and sights of Havering with this project team Click Here for further information

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 are sponsored by Mullis & Peake LLP and take place on Friday afternoons between 1:30pm and 3:30pm. Tickets are £5 each which includes entry to the Havering Museum and refreshments.
Come along, make new friends, share your stories, or just listen to fascinating stories.

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Click here to download our April to July 2026 programme.

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 - £7.00 per event.

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