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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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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 Events:

Friends Event – Bow Road (Heritage Walk) – Friday 11th September 2026

11th September, 2026
09:30 - 16:00
Friends Event – Bow Road (Heritage Walk) – Friday 11th September 2026  A walk along Bow Road taking in suffragettes,…

Reminiscence – Miscarriages of Justice – Friday 11th September 2026

11th September, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Reminiscence – Miscarriages of Justice – Friday 11th September 2026 Our popular reminiscence sessions are sponsored by Mullis & Peake LLP and…

Romford Town Heritage Walks – Heritage Open Day – Wednesday 16th September 2026

16th September, 2026
11:00 - 13:00
Romford Town Heritage Walks – Heritage Open Day – Wednesday 16th September 2026 11.00 am – 13.00 pm A free…

Romford Town Heritage Walks – Heritage Open Day – Thursday 17th September 2026

17th September, 2026
11:00 - 13:00
Romford Town Heritage Walks – Heritage Open Day – Thursday 17th September 2026 11.00 am – 13.00 pm A free…

Reminiscence – DIY: Successes and Failures – Friday 18th September 2026

18th September, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Reminiscence – DIY: Successes and Failures – Friday 18th September 2026 Our popular reminiscence sessions are sponsored by Mullis & Peake…

Reminiscence – Myths And Legends – Friday 25th September 2026

25th September, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Reminiscence – Myths And Legends – Friday 18th September 2026 Our popular reminiscence sessions are sponsored by Mullis & Peake LLP and…

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…

Reminiscence – Our Toys: Then and Now – Friday 2nd October 2026

2nd October, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Reminiscence – Our Toys: Then and Now – Friday 2nd October 2026 Our popular reminiscence sessions are sponsored by Mullis &…

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…

Reminiscence – The Funny Side Of Disasters: Birthdays, Weddings, Christmas etc – Friday 9th October 2026

9th October, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Reminiscence – The Funny Side Of Disasters: Birthdays, Weddings, Christmas etc – Friday 9th October 2026 Our popular reminiscence sessions…

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…

Reminiscence – Songs Which Have A Comedy Theme – Friday 16th October 2026

16th October, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Reminiscence – Songs Which Have A Comedy Theme – Friday 16th October 2026 Our popular reminiscence sessions are sponsored by Mullis…

Reminiscence – ABC/Odeon Memories And Saturday Morning Pictures – Friday 23rd October 2026

23rd October, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Reminiscence – ABC/Odeon Memories And Saturday Morning Pictures – Friday 23rd October 2026 Our popular reminiscence sessions are sponsored by Mullis…

Murder Mystery – Sunday 25th October 2026

25th October, 2026
14:30 - 17:30
Murder Mystery – Sunday 25th October 2026 – 14:30 – 17:30 A Halloween themed murder mystery. A horribly entertaining evening…

Reminiscence – Churches – Friday 30th October 2026

30th October, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Reminiscence – Churches – Friday 30th October 2026 Our popular reminiscence sessions are sponsored by Mullis & Peake LLP and take place…

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…

Reminiscence – Hobbies: Show and Tell – Friday 6th November 2026

6th November, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Reminiscence – Hobbies: Show and Tell – Friday 6th November 2026 Our popular reminiscence sessions are sponsored by Mullis & Peake…

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,…

Reminiscence – Gadgets: Then and Now – Friday 13th November 2026

13th November, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Reminiscence – Gadgets: Then and Now – Friday 13th November 2026 Our popular reminiscence sessions are sponsored by Mullis & Peake…

Reminiscence – Our Working Lives – Friday 20th November 2026

20th November, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Reminiscence – Our Working Lives – Friday 20th November 2026 Our popular reminiscence sessions are sponsored by Mullis & Peake LLP and…

Reminiscence – Big Theme Tunes From Films And TV – Friday 27th November 2026

27th November, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Reminiscence – Big Theme Tunes From Films And TV – Friday 27th November 2026 Our popular reminiscence sessions are sponsored…

Reminiscence – The Changing Roles Of Men And Women – Friday 27th November 2026

27th November, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Reminiscence – The Changing Roles Of Men And Women – Friday 27th November 2026 Our popular reminiscence sessions are sponsored…

Reminiscence – Regulars Christmas Social – Friday 11th December 2026

11th December, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Reminiscence – Regulars Christmas Social – Friday 11th December 2026 Our popular reminiscence sessions are sponsored by Mullis & Peake LLP and…

Regular Events/Groups

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 August to December 2026 programme.

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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