What's On

Keep up-to-date with the Museum’s latest programme of exhibitions, talks and events, including the popular regular Reminiscence, Variety Club and Photographic Group.

Today at the Museum

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  • All day
    01/02/2020

    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 -17:00
    01/02/2020

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    A mini exhibition featuring 30 objects that have been added to the Museum’s collection during 2018 and 2019.

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  • All day
    02/02/2020

    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
    03/02/2020

    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
    04/02/2020

    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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  • 11:00 -17:00
    05/02/2020

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    A mini exhibition featuring 30 objects that have been added to the Museum’s collection during 2018 and 2019.

  • 13:30 -15:30
    05/02/2020

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    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.

    Tickets £5 each.

    Tickets must be purchased in advance
    (sorry, but we are no longer able to reserve seats without payment)

    We can now offer online booking via Eventbrite by clicking here
    these tickets will cost £5 plus an 80p Eventbrite booking fee totalling £5.80.

    Admission includes entry to the Museum, refreshments and materials. Workshops take place from 1.30pm to 3.30 pm.

     

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  • 11:00 -17:00
    06/02/2020

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    A mini exhibition featuring 30 objects that have been added to the Museum’s collection during 2018 and 2019.

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  • 11:00 -17:00
    07/02/2020

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    A mini exhibition featuring 30 objects that have been added to the Museum’s collection during 2018 and 2019.

  • 13:30 -15:30
    07/02/2020

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    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. All are welcome to these friendly sessions which are sponsored by Mullis & Peake.

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  • All day
    08/02/2020

    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 -17:00
    08/02/2020

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    A mini exhibition featuring 30 objects that have been added to the Museum’s collection during 2018 and 2019.

  • 13:00 -14:30
    08/02/2020

    Rest your feet with this wonderful virtual walk taking in the sights and history from Trafalgar Square, the Strand, Aldwych and returning along the Thames.

    Tickets £5 each (available from the Museum’s reception desk).
    Tickets must be purchased in advance
    (sorry, but we are no longer able to reserve seats without payment)
    We can now offer online booking via Eventbrite by clicking here.
    These tickets will cost £5 plus an 80p Eventbrite booking fee totalling £5.80.

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  • All day
    09/02/2020

    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
    10/02/2020

    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
    11/02/2020

    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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  • 13:30 -15:30
    14/02/2020

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    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. All are welcome to these friendly sessions which are sponsored by Mullis & Peake.

  • 13:30 -15:30
    14/02/2020

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    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. All are welcome to these friendly sessions which are sponsored by Mullis & Peake.

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  • All day
    15/02/2020

    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
    16/02/2020

    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
    17/02/2020

    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
    18/02/2020

    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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  • 11:00 -12:30
    21/02/2020

    A creative family activity making heart and bead necklaces and bracelets, decorating shortbread biscuits, face-painting and lots of other fun things to do. Enter our competition for stacking the highest tower of heart shaped sweets.

    Tickets £3 per child – adults go free
    (available from the Museum’s reception desk).
    Tickets must be purchased in advance
    (sorry, but we are no longer able to reserve places without payment)
    We can now offer online booking via Eventbrite by clicking here.
    These tickets will cost £3 plus a 72p Eventbrite booking fee totalling £3.72.

  • 13:30 -15:00
    21/02/2020

    A creative family activity making heart and bead necklaces and bracelets, decorating shortbread biscuits, face-painting and lots of other fun things to do. Enter our competition for stacking the highest tower of heart shaped sweets.

    Tickets £3 per child – adults go free
    (available from the Museum’s reception desk).
    Tickets must be purchased in advance
    (sorry, but we are no longer able to reserve places without payment)
    We can now offer online booking via Eventbrite by clicking here.
    These tickets will cost £3 plus a 72p Eventbrite booking fee totalling £3.72.

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  • All day
    22/02/2020

    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 -17:00
    22/02/2020

    An exhibition showcasing magnificent textile work

    by Delia Pusey

     

     

     

     

     

     

    The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to Saturday but talks, events and room hire may mean it is closed off at certain times so please telephone 01708 766571 for Exhibition access times in advance of your visit.

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  • All day
    23/02/2020

    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
    24/02/2020

    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
    25/02/2020

    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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  • 11:00 -17:00
    26/02/2020

    An exhibition showcasing magnificent textile work

    by Delia Pusey

     

     

     

     

     

     

    The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to Saturday but talks, events and room hire may mean it is closed off at certain times so please telephone 01708 766571 for Exhibition access times in advance of your visit.

  • 11:00 -17:00
    26/02/2020

    Sarah Hardy exhibits her amazing models of Upminster shops from the 1960s.

  • 13:00 -14:30
    26/02/2020

    Discover the 500 year history of the Old Royal Naval College, the magnificent Painted Hall and the baroque ceiling mural.

    Tickets £5 each (available from the Museum’s reception desk).
    Tickets must be purchased in advance
    (sorry, but we are no longer able to reserve seats without payment)
    We can now offer online booking via Eventbrite by clicking here.
    These tickets will cost £5 plus an 80p Eventbrite booking fee totalling £5.80.

     

     

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  • 11:00 -17:00
    27/02/2020

    Sarah Hardy exhibits her amazing models of Upminster shops from the 1960s.

  • 11:00 -17:00
    27/02/2020

    An exhibition showcasing magnificent textile work

    by Delia Pusey

     

     

     

     

     

     

    The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to Saturday but talks, events and room hire may mean it is closed off at certain times so please telephone 01708 766571 for Exhibition access times in advance of your visit.

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  • 11:00 -17:00
    28/02/2020

    An exhibition showcasing magnificent textile work

    by Delia Pusey

     

     

     

     

     

     

    The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to Saturday but talks, events and room hire may mean it is closed off at certain times so please telephone 01708 766571 for Exhibition access times in advance of your visit.

  • 11:00 -17:00
    28/02/2020

    Sarah Hardy exhibits her amazing models of Upminster shops from the 1960s.

  • 13:30 -15:30
    28/02/2020

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK

    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. All are welcome to these friendly sessions which are sponsored by Mullis & Peake.

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  • All day
    29/02/2020

    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 -17:00
    29/02/2020

    An exhibition showcasing magnificent textile work

    by Delia Pusey

     

     

     

     

     

     

    The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to Saturday but talks, events and room hire may mean it is closed off at certain times so please telephone 01708 766571 for Exhibition access times in advance of your visit.

  • 11:00 -17:00
    29/02/2020

    Sarah Hardy exhibits her amazing models of Upminster shops from the 1960s.

  • 13:00 -14:30
    29/02/2020

    Jason Rutland, of Comic Book Heroes explores the history of American and British comics from the early 1920s onwards and the introduction of super heroes.

    Tickets £5 each (available from the Museum’s reception desk).
    Tickets must be purchased in advance
    (sorry, but we are no longer able to reserve seats without payment)
    We can now offer online booking via Eventbrite by clicking here.
    These tickets will cost £5 plus an 80p Eventbrite booking fee totalling £5.80.

 
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Art Exhibition for early 2024

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Other Exhibitions

We are adding a new permanent Ind Coope Brewery display in Case 2 and a digitised version of the ‘Mines A Pint’: A History of the Ind Coope Brewery exhibition this spring Please check our website for further details of our forthcoming temporary exhibitions. Note access to the Temporary Exhibition Space subject to our scheduled Event Programme.

Upcoming Events:

Reminiscence – Jewellery – 5th April 2024

5th April, 2024
13:30 - 15:30
This week’s topic is Jewellery ADMISSION £3.  Admission includes entry to the Museum and refreshments.  Sessions take place from 1.30pm…

Art Appreciation – 10th April – Tate Modern

10th April, 2024
13:30 - 15:30
These are fun, informal and friendly and assume no previous knowledge. Attendees are encouraged to engage with a variety of…

Lunch Time Lectures: Who Is Banksy? – Thursday 11th April – 12:00 to 13:00

11th April, 2024
12:00 - 13:00
Come along to our new monthly event, which is replacing the Variety Club.  The museum is hosting lectures on various…

Reminiscence – Infamous People & Places – 12th April 2024

12th April, 2024
13:30 - 15:30
This week’s topic is Infamous People & Places ADMISSION £3.  Admission includes entry to the Museum and refreshments.  Sessions take…

Friends of Havering Museum talk – The London Docks by John Lynch – Wed. 17th April

17th April, 2024
13:30 - 15:30
 Free to ‘Friends’ members.    Open to the public at £5 per ticket if there are spare places. Please book…

Reminiscence – Dreams – 19th April 2024

19th April, 2024
13:30 - 15:30
This week’s topic is Dreams ADMISSION £3.  Admission includes entry to the Museum and refreshments.  Sessions take place from 1.30pm…

The House Of Valois: The Tudors French Counterparts with Dr Ian Browne – Saturday 20th April – 13:30 to 15:00

20th April, 2024
13:30 - 15:00
If you thought the Tudor dynasty were dysfunctional and scheming, this talk will introduce you to the equally troubled and…

Reminiscence – Bargains – 26th April 2024

26th April, 2024
13:30 - 15:30
This week’s topic is Bargains ADMISSION £3.  Admission includes entry to the Museum and refreshments.  Sessions take place from 1.30pm…

Art Appreciation – 1st May – The Human Form

1st May, 2024
13:30 - 15:30
These are fun, informal and friendly and assume no previous knowledge. Attendees are encouraged to engage with a variety of…

Lunch Time Lectures: Vivian Maier: Street Photographer Extraordinaire Revisited – Thursday 9th May – 12:00 to 13:00

9th May, 2024
12:00 - 13:00
Come along to our new monthly event, which is replacing the Variety Club.  The museum is hosting lectures on various…

Friends of Havering Museum – Tour of Havering Museum Led by Brian Evans – Wed. 15th May

15th May, 2024
13:30 - 15:30
 Free to ‘Friends’ members.    Open to the public at £5 per ticket if there are spaces. Please book in…

Queens Of Egypt with Janet Brewer – Saturday 18th May – 13:30 to 15:00

18th May, 2024
13:30 - 15:00
Ancient Egyptian civilisation continues to capture the popular imagination. This talk will focus on the stories of its Queen’s, some…

Regular Events/Groups

Friends of Havering Museum
The 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 February to May 2024

The walks and talks are free to members unless stated otherwise. If places are available, non-members are welcome for a charge of £5.
Reminiscence Sessions
Our popular reminiscence sessions take place on Friday afternoons. Come along, make new friends, share your stories or just listen to fascinating stories. The January to April 2024 programme is now listed on the calendar.
Photography Group
The Museum's photographic group meet on the first Thursday of every month from 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm - £5 per event.
First Thursday of every month - £5

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