What's On

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

Today at the Museum

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February 19 - February 25
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  • 19

    The Havering Museum is closed on Mondays.

    All day
    19/02/2024

    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.
  • 20

    The Havering Museum is closed on Tuesdays.

    All day
    20/02/2024

    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.
  • 21

    Gets Hands On With Winter Crafting - Wednesday 21st February, 11:00 to 12:30 or 13:30 to 15:00

    11:00 -15:00
    21/02/2024

    Get hands on with winter crafting at the Havering Museum. A great family fun workshop for those looking for some messy fun.

    There are two separate workshops being hosted. Choose one of our two nature-inspired winter forest creative sessions!

    11:00 – 12:30 Suitable for ages 4+
    13:30 – 15:00 Suitable for ages 6+

    £5.00 per child (Inc. Materials & light refreshments) ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

    Click here to view tickets to the morning session.

    Click here to view tickets to the afternoon session.

    Look out for further family activities on our website!

  • 22
    No events
  • 23

    Reminiscence - Practical Tips - 23rd February 2024

    13:30 -15:30
    23/02/2024

    This week’s topic is Practical Tips

    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.

  • 24

    The Havering Museum is closed most Saturday.

    All day
    24/02/2024

    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.

  • 25

    The Havering Museum is closed on Sundays.

    All day
    25/02/2024

    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.

Future Exhibitions

Havering Music Scene 1950s – 1980 -  Saturday, 3 May –  Friday, 13 June 2025

A fun and vibrant exhibition capturing the famous artists who visited the area, The Beatles, Adam Faith, Johnny Kidd and the Pirates (Shakin All Over) etc. plus the music and fashion.

 

The End of World War II: VE Day and  VJ Day - Saturday, 9 August –  Wednesday,  17  September 2025 

A commemorative exhibition paying tribute to those involved and capturing local heroes' stories.

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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 that access to the Temporary Exhibition Space is subject to our scheduled Event Programme.

Upcoming Events:

Reminiscence at the Museum – Public Transport

15th November, 2024
13:30 - 15:30
Friday 15th November – 1:30pm to 3:30pm Sessions cost £3 which includes entry to the Museum and refreshments. No need…

FoHM – Collections Talk – Thursday 28th November

28th November, 2024
13:30 - 15:00
Friends of Havering Museum Collections Talk Thursday 28th November at 13:30 Free to Friends (£5 to non-members) A talk about…

Reminiscence at the Museum – Cessation of WWII – VJ Day and Your Heroes

29th November, 2024
13:30 - 15:30
Friday 29th November 2024 – 1:30pm to 3:30pm  Sessions cost £3 which includes entry to the Museum and refreshments. No…

Lapland Story Time – morning session

30th November, 2024
11:30 - 12:30
Children will discover Lapland, the home of Santa, through story time, make their own decorations, decorate biscuits and write their…

Lapland Story Time – afternoon session

30th November, 2024
13:30 - 14:30
Children will discover Lapland, the home of Santa, through story time, make their own decorations, decorate biscuits and write their…

Reminiscence at the Museum – Theatres and Cinemas

6th December, 2024
13:30 - 15:30
Friday 6th December 2024 – 1.30pm to 3.30pm Sessions cost £3 which includes entry to the Museum and refreshments. No…

Reminiscence at the Museum – Trees and Plants

10th January, 2025
13:30 - 15:30
Friday 10th January 2025 – 1:30 pm – 3:30pm Sessions cost £3 which includes entry to the Museum and refreshments.…

FoHM -A Cockney Celebration

23rd January, 2025
13:30 - 15:30
Thursday, 23 January 2025. 13.30 – 15.30 A great event to start the New Year exploring traditions and cockney songs…

FoHM – History of Havering Pubs and Romford Brewery

27th February, 2025
13:30 - 15:00
A great afternoon exploring the history of our public houses and Romford Brewery. Free to Friends – £5 to non-Friends…

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.
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
Knit & Natter
Friday, Fortnightly JUST TURN UP! 11:00 – 12:30 This is a community led meeting independent of the museum. Come and say hello to find out more. From Friday 14 June.
Every other Friday from 14th June 2024
Reminiscence Sessions
Our popular reminiscence sessions take place most Friday afternoons between 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Sessions cost £3 which includes entry to the Museum and refreshments. No need to book, just pay on the day. Bring your photographs and memories to share or just come to listen to others.

Reminiscence Programme
up to Janauary 2025

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