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July 28

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SUMMER FREE ADMISSION to the Museum - Friday 21th July to Friday 8th September
00:00
28/07/2023
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/free-drop-in-family-session-button-crafts-saturday-1st-july-1130-1500-2-3/
Between Friday 21^st July – Friday 8^th September, normal admission fees do not apply for everyone during the summer holiday period. Family activity sheets will be available in the galleries.
FREE family events in the galleries are being hosted on: 28 July, 4 August & 24 August.
SEE separate programme for details.
Make An Egyptian Shapti - Friday 28th July, 11:00 to 12:30 & 13:30 to 15:30
11:00 -15:30
28/07/2023
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/free-drop-in-family-session-button-crafts-saturday-1st-july-1130-1500-2-2-2-3/
Get hands on with history by making your own Egyptian Shapti. A great family fun workshop for those looking for some messy fun.
There are two separate workshops being hosted. The both contain the same content so feel free to either come along to the morning or afternoon session.
£5.00 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!
Romford Market Gallery Search - Friday 21st July to Friday 8th September
11:00 -16:00
28/07/2023
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/free-drop-in-family-session-button-crafts-saturday-1st-july-1130-1500-2-2-2-2/
Can you find the sheep in the gallery? Collect your clipboard from the Reception! Find out who granted permission for the market to collect a lucky dip prize at Reception!
During the summer the museum will be FREE admission for all. Come and join one of our free sessions in the galleries. Children must be accompanied by an adult when visiting the museum.
Suitable for ages 4 upwards.
FREE DROP IN FAMILY SESSION: Let’s Get Digging - Archaeology Workshop - Friday 28th July, 11:30 - 12:30
11:30 -12:30
28/07/2023
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/free-drop-in-family-session-button-crafts-saturday-1st-july-1130-1500-2/
Fun one hour workshop searching for treasures in the sand! What will you find!
During the summer the museum will be FREE admission for all. Come and join one of our free sessions in the galleries. Children must be accompanied by an adult when visiting the museum.
No booking required. However, places allocated on a first come first served basis.Suitable for ages 4 upwards.
Reminiscence - Jukebox Requests - 28th July 2023
13:30 -15:30
28/07/2023
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/reminiscence-080722-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2/
This week, attendees are welcome to submit song choices of their choosing.
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.

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

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…

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.

Click here to download our April to July 2026 programme.

What's On

Today at the Museum

Between Friday 21st July – Friday 8th September, normal admission fees do not apply for everyone during the summer holiday period. Family activity sheets will be available in the galleries.

FREE family events in the galleries are being hosted on: 28 July, 4 August & 24 August.

SEE separate programme for details.

Get hands on with history by making your own Egyptian Shapti. A great family fun workshop for those looking for some messy fun.

There are two separate workshops being hosted. The both contain the same content so feel free to either come along to the morning or afternoon session.

£5.00 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!

Can you find the sheep in the gallery? Collect your clipboard from the Reception! Find out who granted permission for the market to collect a lucky dip prize at Reception!

During the summer the museum will be FREE admission for all. Come and join one of our free sessions in the galleries. Children must be accompanied by an adult when visiting the museum.

Suitable for ages 4 upwards.

Fun one hour workshop searching for treasures in the sand! What will you find!

During the summer the museum will be FREE admission for all. Come and join one of our free sessions in the galleries. Children must be accompanied by an adult when visiting the museum.

No booking required. However, places allocated on a first come first served basis.Suitable for ages 4 upwards.

This week, attendees are welcome to submit song choices of their choosing.

Upcoming Events:

Regular Events/Groups

Reminiscence Sessions

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Between Friday 21^st July – Friday 8^th September, normal admission fees do not apply for everyone during the summer holiday period. Family activity sheets will be available in the galleries.