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

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Today at the Museum

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November 25 - December 01
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  • 25

    The Havering Museum is closed on Mondays.

    All day
    25/11/2024

    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.
  • 26

    The Havering Museum is closed on Tuesdays.

    All day
    26/11/2024

    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.
  • 27

    Havering Museum’s Photographic Group’s Annual Exhibition 28 September -13 December

    All day
    27/11/2024-11/02/2025

    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.

    Havering Museum Photographic Group Annual Exhibition

    All day
    27/11/2024-11/02/2025

    A superb exhibition of landscapes, portraits and wildlife.

    28 September – 13 December 2024

  • 28

    Havering Museum Photographic Group Annual Exhibition

    00:00
    28/11/2024-12/02/2025

    A superb exhibition of landscapes, portraits and wildlife.

    28 September – 13 December 2024

    Havering Museum’s Photographic Group’s Annual Exhibition 28 September -13 December

    00:00
    28/11/2024-12/02/2025

    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.

    FoHM - Collections Talk - Thursday 28th November

    13:30 -15:00
    28/11/2024

    Friends of Havering Museum

    Collections Talk

    Thursday 28th November at 13:30

    Free to Friends (£5 to non-members)

    A talk about the Museum’s Collections with an opportunity for handling objects and learn how to preserve your treasures.

     

    FOHM members reserve your place via Eventbrite here

    Non- Friends please book via Havering Museum direct.

  • 29

    Havering Museum Photographic Group Annual Exhibition

    00:00
    29/11/2024-13/02/2025

    A superb exhibition of landscapes, portraits and wildlife.

    28 September – 13 December 2024

    Havering Museum’s Photographic Group’s Annual Exhibition 28 September -13 December

    00:00
    29/11/2024-13/02/2025

    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.

    Reminiscence at the Museum - Cessation of WWII - VJ Day and Your Heroes

    13:30 -15:30
    29/11/2024

    Friday 29th November 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.

  • 30

    The Havering Museum is closed most Saturdays.

    00:00
    30/11/2024

    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.

    Lapland Story Time - morning session

    11:30 -12:30
    30/11/2024

    Children will discover Lapland, the home of Santa, through story time, make their own decorations, decorate biscuits and write their letter to Santa plus a big surprise.

    Tickets are £7 each and can be bought online from Eventbrite (booking fee applies)

     

    Lapland Story Time - afternoon session

    13:30 -14:30
    30/11/2024

    Children will discover Lapland, the home of Santa, through story time, make their own decorations, decorate biscuits and write their letter to Santa plus a big surprise.

    Tickets are £7 each and can be bought online from Eventbrite (booking fee applies)

  • 01

    The Havering Museum is closed on Sundays.

    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.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Please 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

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…

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…

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 (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…

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…

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

Foundations of Fellowship
9th May - 24th July

A remarkable exhibition celebrating 250 years of the Freemasons and highlighting their long history of friendship, charity, community and tradition
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