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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May 27 - June 02
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  • 27

    The Havering Museum is closed on Mondays.

    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

    The Havering Museum is closed on Tuesdays.

    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.
  • 29
    No events
  • 30

    Sunlight & Spitfires - 30th May (Morning)

    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.

    Pirate Pete's Treasure Hunt - Thursday, 30th May (Morning session)

    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)

     

     

    Sunlight & Spitfires - 30th May (Afternoon)

    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.

    Pirate Pete's Treasure Hunt - Thursday, 30th May - Afternoon Session

    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)

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • 31

    Reminiscence - Summer Days Out - 31 May

    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.

  • 01

    The Havering Museum is closed most Saturdays.

    All day
    01/06/2024

    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.

  • 02

    The Havering Museum is closed on Sundays.

    All day
    02/06/2024

    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 – 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…

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…

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