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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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  • All day
    01/09/2024

    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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  • All day
    02/09/2024

    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.
  • 11:00 -13:00
    02/09/2024

    Guided Walk – In the Footsteps of Heroes by Peter Owen

    Monday 2nd September 11:00 – 13:00

    Admission £5

    A walk around the former RAF Hornchurch airfield looking at the remaining installations and talking about its role in WWI and WWII.

    Advanced booking essential

    Tickets are available via Eventbrite (booking fees apply)

     

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  • All day
    03/09/2024

    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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  • 09:45 -16:00
    04/09/2024

    Friends of Havering Museum 

    Queen Elizabeth Hunting lodge and Epping Forest visitor centre combined with William Morris Museum in the afternoon.

    Wednesday 4th September  2024

    Meet at Romford Station at 9:45am

    Free to Friends (£5 to non-members)

    A full day by train and bus with a little walking. In addition to life and work of William Morris, the Museum’s summer exhibition is Japanese folk art of the 1920’s/30’s.

    You can buy your lunch and refreshments at either venue.

     Please book at the  Havering Museum front desk.

  • 13:30 -15:30
    04/09/2024

    Art Appreciation – Self Portraits

    Wednesday 4th September 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.

     

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  • 13:30 -15:30
    05/09/2024-07/03/2025

    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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  • 13:30 -15:30
    06/09/2024

    This week’s topic is –  Slavery

    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
    07/09/2024

    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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  • All day
    08/09/2024

    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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  • All day
    09/09/2024

    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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  • All day
    10/09/2024

    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
    12/09/2024

    Talk by Dr Ian Browne

    An examination of British portraiture and personalities  through the National Portrait Galleries collections

    £5.00 (inc light refreshments)

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  • All day
    14/09/2024

    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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  • All day
    15/09/2024

    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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  • All day
    16/09/2024

    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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  • All day
    17/09/2024

    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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  • 09:30 -17:00
    19/09/2024

    Romford Railway Station, South St, Romford RM1 1SX, UK

    Romford Railway Station, South St, Romford RM1 1SX, UK

    Thursday 19th September 2024. Meet at Romford Station  at 9.30 am . Return to Romford by 5pm.

    Who lived where? What happened where? What are the Soho Noses? 

    All to be discovered as we leisurely explore the streets of colourful and historic Soho.

    We will stop at a Wetherspoon pub for  lunch, or bring your own for a picnic in Soho Square (no cover if raining).

    An information sheet is available at the Museum.

    Open to non Friends of Havering Museum at  £5 per head

    FoHM members reserve your place via Eventbrite here

    Non- Friends please book via Havering Museum direct.

     

     

     

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  • All day
    21/09/2024

    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
    21/09/2024

    Royal Remains & Tombs by Dr. Ian Browne

    Saturday 21st September 2024

    13:30 -15:00

    £5 (inc. light refreshments)

    A delve into how royal remains were treated in the past and their final resting places.

    Advanced booking essential.

    Tickets can be purchased here via Eventbrite (booking fee applies)
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  • All day
    22/09/2024

    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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  • All day
    23/09/2024

    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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  • All day
    24/09/2024

    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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  • All day
    28/09/2024

    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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  • All day
    29/09/2024

    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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  • All day
    30/09/2024

    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