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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  • 13:30 -15:30
    01/05/2024

    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 .

    1st May – The Human Form

    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
    02/05/2024

    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.

    ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL

    Admission £5.00 (Inc. Light refreshments)

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  • All day
    04/05/2024

    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.

5
  • All day
    05/05/2024

    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.

6
  • All day
    06/05/2024

    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.
7
  • All day
    07/05/2024

    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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  • 12:00 -13:00
    09/05/2024

    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 Vivian Maier: Street Photographer Extraordinaire Revisited by Dr Ian Browne.

    A re-examination of the mysterious life of prolific 20th century street photographer Vivian Maier. Utilising new photographs and material.

    You can book your tickets here

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

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  • All day
    11/05/2024

    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.

12
  • All day
    12/05/2024

    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.

13
  • All day
    13/05/2024

    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.
14
  • All day
    14/05/2024

    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.
15
  • 13:30 -15:30
    15/05/2024

     Free to ‘Friends’ members.

       Open to the public at £5 per ticket if there are spaces.

    Please book in person or phone 01708 766571

    Wed – Fri, 11am – 4.30pm

    All FoHM events start at 1.30pm and take place at

    Havering Museum 19-21 High Street, Romford RM1 1JU

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  • 13:30 -15:30
    17/05/2024

    This week’s topic is ‘ Under the Knife’

    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
    18/05/2024

    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.

  • 13:30 -15:00
    18/05/2024

    Ancient Egyptian civilisation continues to capture the popular imagination. This talk will focus on the stories of its Queen’s, some of whom ruled as Pharaohs in their own right.

    Admission £5.00 (Inc. Light refreshments)

    ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL

    Tickets can be purchased here

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  • All day
    19/05/2024

    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.

20
  • All day
    20/05/2024

    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.
21
  • All day
    21/05/2024

    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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  • 13:30 -15:30
    24/05/2024

    This week’s topic is

    British Bands 2: 1950-1999

    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.

25
  • All day
    25/05/2024

    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
  • All day
    26/05/2024

    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
  • All day
    27/05/2024

    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.
28
  • All day
    28/05/2024

    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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  • 11:00 -12:30
    30/05/2024

    Sunlight & Spitfires

    Come & make a local history inspired decorative stake for your garden at our creative morning session.

     Advanced booking as advised as there are limited spaces available.

    ADMISSION £5 per child – Children must be accompanied, no charge for adults at this event.
    Admission includes entry to the Havering Museum, refreshments and materials.

    Tickets available at the Museum
    or
    Book online via Eventbrite (booking fee applies)

    Sunlight and Spifires MORNING session on Eventbrite

     

    If you can’t make the morning session, we are running it again in the afternoon.

    Sunlight and Spifires AFTERNOON session on Eventbrite

    Come & make a local history inspired decorative stake for your garden at our creative morning session.

    There are a limited number of places available so book early.
    Tickets £5 per child who must be accompanied by an adult who gets in free.

  • 11:00 -12:00
    30/05/2024

    Pirate Pete’s Treasure Hunt

    (Morning session 11:00 – 12:00)

    Join Pirate Pete’s crew, learn about the Pirate Code, explore the museum galleries

    on the treasure hunt and share some of his Chocolate Treasure.

    Come along dressed as a pirate and you might win a prize!

    The event includes craft activity and is suitable for children from 4 – 10 years.

    ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL

    AS THERE ARE A  LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS

    Tickets £5 from the Museum

    or

    Book your tickets here: Book via Eventbrite   (Booking fee will apply)

     

     

  • 13:30 -15:00
    30/05/2024

    Sunlight & Spitfires

    Come & make a local history inspired decorative stake for your garden at our creative morning session.

     Advanced booking as advised as there are limited spaces available.

    ADMISSION £5 per child – Children must be accompanied, no charge for adults at this event.
    Admission includes entry to the Havering Museum, refreshments and materials.

    Tickets available at the Museum
    or
    Book online via Eventbrite (booking fee applies)

    Sunlight and Spifires AFTERNOON session on Eventbrite

    Come & make a local history inspired decorative stake for your garden at our creative morning session.

    There are a limited number of places available so book early.
    Tickets £5 per child who must be accompanied by an adult who gets in free.

  • 13:30 -14:30
    30/05/2024

    Pirate Pete’s Treasure Hunt

    (Afternoon session 13:30 – 14:30)

    Join Pirate Pete’s crew, learn about the Pirate Code, explore the museum galleries on the

    treasure hunt and share some of his Chocolate Treasure.

    Come along dressed as a pirate and you might win a prize!

    The event includes craft activity and is suitable for children from 4 – 10 years.

    ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL

    AS THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS

    Tickets £5 from the Museum

    or

    Book your tickets here: Book via Eventbrite   (Booking fee will apply)

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  • 13:30 -15:30
    31/05/2024

    This week’s topic is

    Summer Days Out

    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 – 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…

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…

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.

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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