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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July 01 - July 07

01
The Havering Museum is closed on Mondays.
All day
01/07/2024
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today-2/
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 Tuesdays.
All day
02/07/2024
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today/
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.
03
A' Level Art Show - Coopers' Coborn School
11:00 -16:00
03/07/2024-16/07/2024
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/a-level-art-show-coopers-coborn-school/
28 June – 11 July
Art Appreciation - 3rd July - The Summer
13:30 -15:30
03/07/2024
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/art-appreciation-12th-june-johanne-vermeer-influncers-work-2/
Art Appreciation – The Summer
Wednesday 3rd July 13:30 – 15:30
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.
Admission £5 (inc. light refreshments)
Advanced booking advised.
04
A' Level Art Show - Coopers' Coborn School
11:00 -16:00
04/07/2024-17/07/2024
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/a-level-art-show-coopers-coborn-school/
28 June – 11 July
Havering Museum Photography Group - 13:30 to 15:30
13:30 -15:30
04/07/2024-03/01/2025
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/havering-museum-photography-group/
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.
Admission £5.00 (Inc. Light refreshments)
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Forensics: Past, Present and Future Advances - 4th July '24
19:30 -20:30
04/07/2024
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/forensics-past-present-and-future-advances-4th-july-24/
Thursday, 4 July, 19:30 – 20:30 – £5.00 (includes tea/coffee)
Helen Windsor, Senior Forensic Officer shares the history and future of forensic work in solving crimes. This is a fascinating talk on how forensics has led to the solving of current crimes and cold cases.
Advance booking essential – You can buy tickets online here via Eventbrite (booking fee applies)
05
A' Level Art Show - Coopers' Coborn School
11:00 -16:00
05/07/2024-18/07/2024
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/a-level-art-show-coopers-coborn-school/
28 June – 11 July
Reminiscence - British female TV personalities - 5 July
13:30 -15:30
05/07/2024
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/reminiscence-080722-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
This week’s topic is – British female TV personalities

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.
06
The Havering Museum is closed most Saturdays.
All day
06/07/2024
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today-2-2-2/
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.
07
The Havering Museum is closed on Sundays.
All day
07/07/2024
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today-2-2/
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 – 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…

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…

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.

Click here to download our April to July 2026 programme.

What's On

Today at the Museum

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Art Appreciation – The Summer

Wednesday 3rd July 13:30 – 15:30

Admission £5 (inc. light refreshments)

Advanced booking advised.

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.

Admission £5.00 (Inc. Light refreshments)

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This week’s topic is – British female TV personalities

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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

Upcoming Events:

Regular Events/Groups

Reminiscence Sessions

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