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
    01/10/2023

    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
    02/10/2023

    Monday 2nd October

    With Dawn Cunningham–Clayton. Get travel details when you book.

     

    Book your place at the Museum desk or telephone the Museum 01708 766571

    11.00 am—4.00 pm Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.

     

    The walks and talks are free to members unless stated otherwise.

    If places are available, non-members are welcome for a charge of £5.

     

    JOIN THE FRIENDS OF HAVERING MUSEUM AND HELP TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT YOUR MUSEUM

    You will receive regular newsletters and invitations to free walks, talks and occasional exhibition previews.

    Collect a membership form from the Havering Museum or email:  fohmmembers@googlemail.com 

     

  • All day
    02/10/2023

    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
    03/10/2023

    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
    04/10/2023

    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.

    Advanced booking advised.
    ADMISSION £5 when booked at the Museum or online via Eventbrite (booking fee applies)

    13:30 – 15:30 .

    4th October – People At Work

    Admission includes entry to the Havering Museum, refreshments and materials.

     We are unable to offer refunds unless the event is changed by Havering Museum Ltd.

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  • 13:30 -15:30
    06/10/2023

    This week’s topic is Protests & Strikes

    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.

    These sessions are sponsored by Mullis & Peake Solicitors LLP, Romford.

    All are welcome to these friendly sessions.

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  • All day
    07/10/2023

    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
    08/10/2023

    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
    09/10/2023

    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
    10/10/2023

    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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  • 12:00 -13:00
    12/10/2023

    Come along to our new monthly event, which is replacing the Variety Club.  The museum is hosting lectures on various different topics on the second Thursday of each month. This month’s topic is Air Transport Auxiliary: Achievements of women and men who flew in WW2.

    Admission is £5 and includes tea, coffee and cake.

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  • 11:00 -12:30
    13/10/2023

    KNIT & NATTER 

    Come along to our fortnightly knit and natter group.  This fun and informal meeting is welcome to all levels, beginners or those experienced in knitting and crafting.

    Attendees can bring their own materials or use the Museum’s.

     Whether ‘crafty’ or not – these friendly sessions are for all!

    Admission £3.00 (Inc. Light refreshments)

  • 13:30 -15:30
    13/10/2023

    This week’s topic is Moving Home

    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.

    These sessions are sponsored by Mullis & Peake Solicitors LLP, Romford.

    All are welcome to these friendly sessions.

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  • All day
    14/10/2023

    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
    15/10/2023

    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
    16/10/2023

    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.
17
  • All day
    17/10/2023

    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 -15:00
    18/10/2023

    Friends of Havering Museum – Virtual Walk by Regent’s Canal – Wednesday 18th October at 1.30 pm in the Museum

    With Dawn Cunningham-Clayton. Explore the revitalised canal, railway yards
    and buildings as we travel to Camden Lock.

    Book your place at the Museum desk or telephone the Museum 01708 766571

    11.00 am—4.00 pm Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.

    The walks and talks are free to members unless stated otherwise.

    If places are available, non-members are welcome for a charge of £5.

    JOIN THE FRIENDS OF HAVERING MUSEUM AND HELP TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT YOUR MUSEUM

    You will receive regular newsletters and invitations to free walks, talks and occasional exhibition previews.

    Collect a membership form from the Havering Museum or email:  fohmmembers@googlemail.com 

     

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  • 13:30 -15:00
    19/10/2023

    Ghostly soda & mono printing at our pre-school workshop. A great family fun workshop for those looking for some messy fun, at the Havering Museum.

    Suitable for ages 3 – 5

    £5.00 per child (Inc. Materials & light refreshments) ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL via Eventbrite (see below).

    Click here to book tickets.

    Look out for further family activities on our website!

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  • 13:30 -15:30
    20/10/2023

    This week’s topic is Victims of Crime

    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.

    These sessions are sponsored by Mullis & Peake Solicitors LLP, Romford.

    All are welcome to these friendly sessions.

21
  • All day
    21/10/2023

    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.

22
  • All day
    22/10/2023

    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.

23
  • All day
    23/10/2023

    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
    24/10/2023

    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 -15:00
    25/10/2023

    Get hands on with lantern making at the Havering Museum. A great family fun workshop for those looking for some messy fun.

    There are two separate workshops being hosted. They both contain the activity of creating a lantern, so feel free to either come along to the morning or afternoon session.

    Suitable for ages 5+

    £6.00 per child (Inc. Materials & light refreshments) ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

    Click here to view tickets to the morning session.

    Click here to view tickets to the afternoon session.

    Look out for further family activities on our website!

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  • All day
    26/10/2023

    The Museum will be closed on Thursday, 26th October 2023 but will be open as normal on Friday 27th October 2023.

  • 19:00 -21:00
    26/10/2023

    Due to high demand, we’ve stopped selling further tickets to this event. Another Ghost Walk date will be available shortly!

    Our fascinating paranormal walk of Romford is not for the faint hearted as you will be exploring the darkest of places and learn about current day paranormal happenings, which will send a shiver up your spine.

    The walk will take up to 2 hours and includes a drink at the  Golden Lion afterwards.

    You will be sent an information sheet after booking the event showing the starting point.

    £10.00 ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL

    Tickets can be purchased here

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  • 13:30 -15:30
    27/10/2023

    This week’s topic is UFOs

    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.

    These sessions are sponsored by Mullis & Peake Solicitors LLP, Romford.

    All are welcome to these friendly sessions.

28
  • All day
    28/10/2023

    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.

  • 13:30 -15:00
    28/10/2023

    Dr Ian Browne will explore the history of British witches and superstitions surrounding witchcraft.  Drawing on a number of case studies from across the country, the talk will attempt to separate myths from realities.

    Admission £5.00 (Inc. Light refreshments)

    ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL

    Tickets can be purchased here

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  • All day
    29/10/2023

    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
    30/10/2023

    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
    31/10/2023

    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.
     

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