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
    01/01/2022-25/01/2022

    The Havering Museum will close at 17:00 on Friday, 17th December for the Christmas and New Year holiday.

    The Museum will be closed from Saturday 18th December 2021 and will reopen at 11am on Wednesday 12th January 2022.

    May you all have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY & HEALTHY 2022. Thanks to all our sponsors, visitors and volunteers for supporting us during a difficult 2020 and 2021.

  • All day
    01/01/2022

    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
    02/01/2022-26/01/2022

    The Havering Museum will close at 17:00 on Friday, 17th December for the Christmas and New Year holiday.

    The Museum will be closed from Saturday 18th December 2021 and will reopen at 11am on Wednesday 12th January 2022.

    May you all have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY & HEALTHY 2022. Thanks to all our sponsors, visitors and volunteers for supporting us during a difficult 2020 and 2021.

  • All day
    02/01/2022

    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
    03/01/2022-27/01/2022

    The Havering Museum will close at 17:00 on Friday, 17th December for the Christmas and New Year holiday.

    The Museum will be closed from Saturday 18th December 2021 and will reopen at 11am on Wednesday 12th January 2022.

    May you all have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY & HEALTHY 2022. Thanks to all our sponsors, visitors and volunteers for supporting us during a difficult 2020 and 2021.

  • All day
    03/01/2022

    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
    04/01/2022-28/01/2022

    The Havering Museum will close at 17:00 on Friday, 17th December for the Christmas and New Year holiday.

    The Museum will be closed from Saturday 18th December 2021 and will reopen at 11am on Wednesday 12th January 2022.

    May you all have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY & HEALTHY 2022. Thanks to all our sponsors, visitors and volunteers for supporting us during a difficult 2020 and 2021.

  • All day
    04/01/2022

    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
    05/01/2022-29/01/2022

    The Havering Museum will close at 17:00 on Friday, 17th December for the Christmas and New Year holiday.

    The Museum will be closed from Saturday 18th December 2021 and will reopen at 11am on Wednesday 12th January 2022.

    May you all have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY & HEALTHY 2022. Thanks to all our sponsors, visitors and volunteers for supporting us during a difficult 2020 and 2021.

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  • All day
    06/01/2022-30/01/2022

    The Havering Museum will close at 17:00 on Friday, 17th December for the Christmas and New Year holiday.

    The Museum will be closed from Saturday 18th December 2021 and will reopen at 11am on Wednesday 12th January 2022.

    May you all have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY & HEALTHY 2022. Thanks to all our sponsors, visitors and volunteers for supporting us during a difficult 2020 and 2021.

  • 13:30 -15:30
    06/01/2022

    Please note that there is no meeting in January 2022

    The Museum’s photographic group meet on the first Thursday of every month from 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm
    First Thursday of every month – £5

    Our topics for the Spring 2022 are as follows:-
    January – No meeting
    3rd February – Open Topic
    3rd March – Winter
    7th April – Open Topic
    5th May – Choosing Exhibition Prints
    June – Bank holiday – Date to be arranged
    Open Topic meetings allow  the showing of images on any subject, whilst ‘themed’ should link into the topic theme.

    For more information email: photogroup@haveringmuseum.org.uk

     

    Click here to subscribe to the Photogroup mailing list

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  • All day
    07/01/2022-31/01/2022

    The Havering Museum will close at 17:00 on Friday, 17th December for the Christmas and New Year holiday.

    The Museum will be closed from Saturday 18th December 2021 and will reopen at 11am on Wednesday 12th January 2022.

    May you all have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY & HEALTHY 2022. Thanks to all our sponsors, visitors and volunteers for supporting us during a difficult 2020 and 2021.

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  • All day
    08/01/2022-01/02/2022

    The Havering Museum will close at 17:00 on Friday, 17th December for the Christmas and New Year holiday.

    The Museum will be closed from Saturday 18th December 2021 and will reopen at 11am on Wednesday 12th January 2022.

    May you all have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY & HEALTHY 2022. Thanks to all our sponsors, visitors and volunteers for supporting us during a difficult 2020 and 2021.

  • All day
    08/01/2022

    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
    09/01/2022-02/02/2022

    The Havering Museum will close at 17:00 on Friday, 17th December for the Christmas and New Year holiday.

    The Museum will be closed from Saturday 18th December 2021 and will reopen at 11am on Wednesday 12th January 2022.

    May you all have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY & HEALTHY 2022. Thanks to all our sponsors, visitors and volunteers for supporting us during a difficult 2020 and 2021.

  • All day
    09/01/2022

    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
    10/01/2022-03/02/2022

    The Havering Museum will close at 17:00 on Friday, 17th December for the Christmas and New Year holiday.

    The Museum will be closed from Saturday 18th December 2021 and will reopen at 11am on Wednesday 12th January 2022.

    May you all have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY & HEALTHY 2022. Thanks to all our sponsors, visitors and volunteers for supporting us during a difficult 2020 and 2021.

  • All day
    10/01/2022

    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
    11/01/2022-04/02/2022

    The Havering Museum will close at 17:00 on Friday, 17th December for the Christmas and New Year holiday.

    The Museum will be closed from Saturday 18th December 2021 and will reopen at 11am on Wednesday 12th January 2022.

    May you all have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY & HEALTHY 2022. Thanks to all our sponsors, visitors and volunteers for supporting us during a difficult 2020 and 2021.

  • All day
    11/01/2022

    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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  • 11:30 -13:00
    13/01/2022

    Admission £3.00 (inc light refreshments).
    At each event attendees will either, learn a new skill, listen to a talk or get involved in an activity. If you would like to join the Variety Club contact Ian Browne at Havering Museum on 01708 766571 or email: volunteermanager@haveringmuseum.org.uk to reserve a place.

    Registered Charity No. 1093763

    Sponsored By

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  • 13:30 -15:30
    14/01/2022

    This week’s topic is GHOSTS

    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.

15
  • All day
    15/01/2022

    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
    15/01/2022

    Explore with Brian Evans the origins of WW1’s Grey Towers, the New Zealand hospital, stories of the injured soldiers, recuperation and todays landmarks.

    Tickets £5 from the Museum

    or

    Book online via Eventbrite (booking fee applies)

    Ticket numbers are limited so book early to be sure of getting a seat.

     

    All tickets must be paid for in advance, pre-booking is essential and we are sorry but we can’t accept reservations without payment.

    Tickets £5 each including light refreshment.

     

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  • All day
    16/01/2022

    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.

17
  • All day
    17/01/2022

    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.
18
  • All day
    18/01/2022

    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
    21/01/2022

    This week’s topic is British Bird

    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.

22
  • All day
    22/01/2022

    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.

23
  • All day
    23/01/2022

    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.

24
  • All day
    24/01/2022

    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.
25
  • All day
    25/01/2022

    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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  • 11:30 -13:00
    27/01/2022

    Admission £3.00 (inc light refreshments).
    At each event attendees will either, learn a new skill, listen to a talk or get involved in an activity. If you would like to join the Variety Club contact Ian Browne at Havering Museum on 01708 766571 or email: volunteermanager@haveringmuseum.org.uk to reserve a place.

    Registered Charity No. 1093763

    Sponsored By

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  • 13:30 -15:30
    28/01/2022

    This week’s topic is Telephones, Mobiles & iPads

    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.

29
  • All day
    29/01/2022

    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
    29/01/2022

    Bomber Command – TALK CANCELLED

    We are sorry but due to circumstances beyond our control,

    TODAY’S BOMBER COMMAND TALK IS CANCELLED.

    We will notify you if an alternate date can be arranged but a full refund will be made to those who have purchased tickets.

    Please note that the Museum will not be open today so refunds can be obtained Wednesday – Friday when the Museum is open but we will try and contact all ticket holders in due course.

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  • All day
    30/01/2022

    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
    31/01/2022

    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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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