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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  • 20

    The Havering Museum is closed on Mondays.

    00:00
    20/07/2026

    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.

    Afternoon - Get Crafty

    14:00 -15:00
    20/07/2026

    The second of two great children’s craft sessions where they can get creative and make lots of different animals, which used to be sold in Romford Market in the old days. Book at Museum £4.00 per child

  • 21

    The Havering Museum is closed on Tuesdays.

    All day
    21/07/2026

    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.
  • 22

    TOTAL SOUND - Group singing workshop for children aged 8-12 - Wednesday 22 July

    10:30 -12:00
    22/07/2026

    TOTAL SOUND – Group singing workshop for children aged 8-12

    Wednesday 22 July from 10:30 – 12:00.

    We are just starting out with an aim to get more kids singing together to build new skills, have fun and improve well-being.

    This is a FREE TASTER group singing session for children aged 8-12 at the Havering Museum, 19-21 High Street, RM1 1JU on Wednesday 22 July from 10:30 – 12:00.

    No experience needed, just a genuine love for singing as they will be expected to get stuck in!
    Spaces are limited (no drop ins) – please email totalsoundvocals@gmail.com for full details and to book a place.
    Find out more at instagram.com/totalsoundvocals

    Family History Group Exploring Census Records - Wednesday 22nd July 2026

    13:30 -15:30
    22/07/2026

    Family History Group – Exploring Census Records

    Wednesday, 22 July 2026 13:30 – 15:30 Tickets £7 Online booking available or at the museum – Online booking will incur a small transaction fee

    Get the most out of these records by thinking beyond a simple name search, learn core strategies that could help break through brick walls and maximise your research.

  • 23
    No events
  • 24

    Reminiscence - Evacuation

    14:30 -15:31
    24/07/2026

    No additional detail for this event.

  • 25

    The Havering Museum is closed most Saturdays.

    All day
    25/07/2026

    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

    The Havering Museum is closed on Sundays.

    All day
    26/07/2026

    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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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