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.

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  • All day
    01/10/2022

    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.

  • 11:00 -15:00
    01/10/2022
    Havering Museum

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

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

    The galleries will be open for families to explore.  Activity sheets and items for object handling will be available.

    Note: free admission only applies to a maximum of two adults accompanied with up to four children.  Suitable for ages four upwards. Teachers (With ID) who want to look around the galleries are also welcome!

    Sponsored by Moore Kingston Smith.

     

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  • All day
    02/10/2022

    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
    03/10/2022

    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
    04/10/2022

    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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  • 11:00 -17:00
    05/10/2022-17/11/2022

    Fairkytes Pottery: Summer Exhibition 

    15 September – 28 October 2022

    Emma Christmas and her Potty Friday’s pottery club and the Fairkytes pottery Society are displaying their work in case 2.

  • 11:00 -17:00
    05/10/2022-20/12/2022

     

    Havering Museum Photography Group 

    1 October – 16th December 2022

     

     

  • 13:30 -15:30
    05/10/2022
    Havering Museum

    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.

    Advanced booking essential.
    ADMISSION £5 when booked at the Museum or online via Eventbrite (booking fee applies)

    13:30 – 15:30 .

     5th October – The Colour Red 

    2nd November – Peter Paul Rubens

    7th December – Historical Scenes

    Admission includes entry to the Havering Museum, refreshments and materials.

     We are unable to offer refunds unless the event is changed by Havering Museum Ltd.

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  • 11:00 -17:00
    06/10/2022-21/12/2022

     

    Havering Museum Photography Group 

    1 October – 16th December 2022

     

     

  • 11:00 -17:00
    06/10/2022-18/11/2022

    Fairkytes Pottery: Summer Exhibition 

    15 September – 28 October 2022

    Emma Christmas and her Potty Friday’s pottery club and the Fairkytes pottery Society are displaying their work in case 2.

  • 13:30 -15:30
    06/10/2022

     Havering Museum Photogroup Meeting Schedule

    Thursday August 4th: ‘Water’ and images taken at Paper Mill Lock on our day out

    Thursday September 1st:  Open Topic

    Saturday October 1st : Opening of the Annual Exhibition

    Thursday 6th October : Review of Exhibition by Alf Ellis

    Thursday 3rd November : November theme TBA

    Thursday 1st December:  Objects from an unusual angle & ‘Where in Havering’

     

    The Museum’s photographic group meet on the first Thursday of every month

    1.30 pm – 3.30 pm – £5 per event.

     

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

    Click here to subscribe to the Photogroup mailing list

  • 13:30 -15:30
    06/10/2022

     Havering Museum Photogroup Meeting Schedule

    Thursday August 4th: ‘Water’ and images taken at Paper Mill Lock on our day out

    Thursday September 1st:  Open Topic

    Saturday October 1st : Opening of the Annual Exhibition

    Thursday 6th October : Review of Exhibition by Alf Ellis

    Thursday 3rd November : November theme TBA

    Thursday 1st December:  Objects from an unusual angle & ‘Where in Havering’

     

    The Museum’s photographic group meet on the first Thursday of every month

    1.30 pm – 3.30 pm – £5 per event.

     

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

    Click here to subscribe to the Photogroup mailing list

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  • 11:00 -17:00
    07/10/2022-19/11/2022

    Fairkytes Pottery: Summer Exhibition 

    15 September – 28 October 2022

    Emma Christmas and her Potty Friday’s pottery club and the Fairkytes pottery Society are displaying their work in case 2.

  • 11:00 -17:00
    07/10/2022-22/12/2022

     

    Havering Museum Photography Group 

    1 October – 16th December 2022

     

     

  • 13:30 -15:30
    07/10/2022

    This week’s topic is 1960s Jukebox Requests

    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
    08/10/2022

    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
    09/10/2022

    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
    10/10/2022

    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
    11/10/2022

    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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  • 11:00 -17:00
    13/10/2022-25/11/2022

    Fairkytes Pottery: Summer Exhibition 

    15 September – 28 October 2022

    Emma Christmas and her Potty Friday’s pottery club and the Fairkytes pottery Society are displaying their work in case 2.

  • 11:00 -17:00
    13/10/2022-28/12/2022

     

    Havering Museum Photography Group 

    1 October – 16th December 2022

     

     

  • 13:30 -15:00
    13/10/2022

    Thursday 13th October at 1.30 pm in the Museum

    Virtual walk of Rainham Village with Dawn.

     

    Book your place at the Museum desk or telephone the Museum 01708 766571

    11.00 am—4.00 pm Wednesday or Friday.

     

    The walks and talks are free to members unless stated otherwise.

    If places are available, non-members are welcome for a charge of £5.

     

    JOIN THE FRIENDS OF HAVERING MUSEUM AND HELP TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT YOUR MUSEUM

    You will receive regular newsletters and invitations to free walks, talks and occasional exhibition previews.

    Collect a membership form from the Havering Museum or email:  fohmmembers@googlemail.com 

     

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  • 11:00 -17:00
    14/10/2022-26/11/2022

    Fairkytes Pottery: Summer Exhibition 

    15 September – 28 October 2022

    Emma Christmas and her Potty Friday’s pottery club and the Fairkytes pottery Society are displaying their work in case 2.

  • 11:00 -17:00
    14/10/2022-29/12/2022

     

    Havering Museum Photography Group 

    1 October – 16th December 2022

     

     

  • 11:00 -12:30
    14/10/2022

    KNIT & NATTER 

    Come along to our fortnightly knit and natter group.  This fun and informal meeting is welcome to all levels, beginners or those experienced in knitting and crafting.

    Attendees can bring their own materials or use the Museum’s.

     Whether ‘crafty’ or not – these friendly sessions are for all!

    Admission £3.00 (Inc. Light refreshments)

    Friday 19th August / Friday 2nd September / Friday 16th September / Friday 30th September / Friday 14th October

  • 13:30 -15:30
    14/10/2022

    This week’s topic is The Republic of Ireland

    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
    15/10/2022

    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
    15/10/2022
    Havering Museum

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

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

    Ellen Owen will explore many of the fascinating stories and people associated with the historic palace, not to mention supernatural occurrences.

    Admission £5.00 (Inc. Light refreshments)

    ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

     

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  • All day
    16/10/2022

    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
    17/10/2022

    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
    18/10/2022

    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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  • 11:00 -17:00
    21/10/2022-03/12/2022

    Fairkytes Pottery: Summer Exhibition 

    15 September – 28 October 2022

    Emma Christmas and her Potty Friday’s pottery club and the Fairkytes pottery Society are displaying their work in case 2.

  • 11:00 -17:00
    21/10/2022-05/01/2023

     

    Havering Museum Photography Group 

    1 October – 16th December 2022

     

     

  • 13:30 -15:30
    21/10/2022

    This week’s topic is King Charles III

    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
    22/10/2022

    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
    23/10/2022

    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
    24/10/2022

    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
    25/10/2022

    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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  • 11:00 -17:00
    28/10/2022-12/01/2023

     

    Havering Museum Photography Group 

    1 October – 16th December 2022

     

     

  • 11:00 -12:30
    28/10/2022

    KNIT & NATTER 

    Come along to our fortnightly knit and natter group.  This fun and informal meeting is welcome to all levels, beginners or those experienced in knitting and crafting.

    Attendees can bring their own materials or use the Museum’s.

     Whether ‘crafty’ or not – these friendly sessions are for all!

    Admission £3.00 (Inc. Light refreshments)

    Friday 28th October / Friday 11th November / Friday 25th November / Friday 9th December 

  • 11:00 -17:00
    28/10/2022-10/12/2022

    Fairkytes Pottery: Summer Exhibition 

    15 September – 28 October 2022

    Emma Christmas and her Potty Friday’s pottery club and the Fairkytes pottery Society are displaying their work in case 2.

  • 13:30 -15:30
    28/10/2022

    This week’s topic is Twentieth Century Fictional Characters

    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
    29/10/2022

    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
    29/10/2022
    Havering Museum

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

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

    Mike Hollow, who grew up in Romford and is now the author of the Blitz Detective novels, takes us back to East London in 1940 and shares his experience of recreating the world of the Blitz in crime fiction.

    Admission £5.00 (Inc. Light refreshments)

    ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

     

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  • All day
    30/10/2022

    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
    31/10/2022

    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

Mostly Landscapes - JPG

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:

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