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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January

Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
		1	2	3	4 The Havering Museum is closed most Saturday. All day 04/01/2025 https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today-2-2-2/2025-01-04/ 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.	5 The Havering Museum is closed on Sundays. All day 05/01/2025 https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today-2-2/2025-01-05/ 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.
6 The Havering Museum is closed on Mondays. All day 06/01/2025 https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today-2/2025-01-06/ 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.	7 The Havering Museum is closed on Tuesdays. All day 07/01/2025 https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today/2025-01-07/ 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.	8	9 Photography group – first meeting of 2025 13:30 -15:30 09/01/2025 Havering Museum 19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK 19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/photography-group-first-meeting-of-2025/2025-01-09/ No additional detail for this event.	10 Reminiscence at the Museum – Trees and Plants 13:30 -15:30 10/01/2025 Havering Museum 19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK 19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/reminiscence-at-the-museum-trees-and-plants/2025-01-10/ Friday 10th January 2025 – 1:30 pm – 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	11 The Havering Museum is closed most Saturday. All day 11/01/2025 https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today-2-2-2/2025-01-11/ 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.	12 The Havering Museum is closed on Sundays. All day 12/01/2025 https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today-2-2/2025-01-12/ 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 The Havering Museum is closed on Mondays. All day 13/01/2025 https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today-2/2025-01-13/ 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.	14 The Havering Museum is closed on Tuesdays. All day 14/01/2025 https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today/2025-01-14/ 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.	15	16	17	18 The Havering Museum is closed most Saturday. All day 18/01/2025 https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today-2-2-2/2025-01-18/ 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.	19 The Havering Museum is closed on Sundays. All day 19/01/2025 https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today-2-2/2025-01-19/ 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 Mondays. All day 20/01/2025 https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today-2/2025-01-20/ 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 The Havering Museum is closed on Tuesdays. All day 21/01/2025 https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today/2025-01-21/ 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	23 FoHM -A Cockney Celebration 13:30 -15:30 23/01/2025 https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/fohm-a-cockney-celebration/2025-01-23/ Thursday, 23 January 2025. 13.30 – 15.30 A great event to start the New Year exploring traditions and cockney songs with Pearly King John Walters, his Queen and Prince. Let’s roll out the barrel … ADVANCED BOOKINGS REQUIRED. PAYMENT : CASH OR CHEQUE AT THE MUSEUM ONLY £5 for refreshments, £7.50 Non-Friends	24	25 The Havering Museum is closed most Saturday. All day 25/01/2025 https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today-2-2-2/2025-01-25/ 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. The Household Cavalry 13:30 -15:00 25/01/2025 Havering Museum 19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK 19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-household-cavalry/2025-01-25/ Saturday, 25 January 2025. 13:30 – 15:00 Derek Redding from the Household Cavalry Museum will share the amazing history and accomplishments of the regiment which highlights a ceremonial guard role and as an armoured reconnaissance unit. Tickets are £7.00 each and can be purchased online (booking fee applies) and at the Museum.	26 The Havering Museum is closed on Sundays. All day 26/01/2025 https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today-2-2/2025-01-26/ 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.
27 The Havering Museum is closed on Mondays. All day 27/01/2025 https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today-2/2025-01-27/ 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.	28 The Havering Museum is closed on Tuesdays. All day 28/01/2025 https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/the-museum-is-closed-today/2025-01-28/ 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.	29	30 Havering’s Parks and Open Spaces 13:30 -15:00 30/01/2025 Havering Museum 19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK 19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/event/haverings-parks-and-open-spaces/2025-01-30/ Havering Parks and Open Spaces Thursday, 30 January 2025 13:30 to 15:00 James Rose shares the work and vision for Havering’s Parks and Open spaces exploring the management and planting season in the borough to the preservation of wildlife areas . Tickets are £5.00 each. They can be bought online (booking fee applies) or in person at the Museum	31

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:

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…

The Household Cavalry

25th January, 2025

13:30 - 15:00

Saturday, 25 January 2025. 13:30 – 15:00 Derek Redding from the Household Cavalry Museum will share the amazing history and…

Havering’s Parks and Open Spaces

30th January, 2025

13:30 - 15:00

Havering Parks and Open Spaces Thursday, 30 January 2025 13:30 to 15:00 James Rose shares the work and vision for…

Theatres and Cinemas

22nd February, 2025

13:30 - 15:00

Saturday, 22 February 2025 13:30 – 15:00 John Lynch provides an entertaining look at some of our famous cinemas and…

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…

Daffodil Delights

22nd March, 2025

13:00 - 15:30

Saturday, 22 March 2025. 13:00 – 15:30 RHS Judge and National award winning daffodil grower, Jeremy Wilkes, shares his 26…

Bishopsgate Institute Archive – Untold Stories

29th March, 2025

13:30 - 15:00

Saturday, 29 March 2025. 13:30– 15:00 Colleen Goldspink from the Institute talks about their amazing collections, uncovering untold stories of…

Alfred Hitchcock

26th April, 2025

13:30 - 15:00

Saturday, 26 April 13:30 – 15:00 A talk which tracks the rise of Alfred Hitchcock as a filmmaker, his films,…

Havering Music Scene: 1950s – 1980s

17th May, 2025

13:30 - 15:00

Saturday, 17 May 2025 13:30 – 15:00 A fun and vibrant talk capturing the famous artists who visited the area;…

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 April 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

What's On

Today at the Museum

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Thursday, 23 January 2025. 13.30 – 15.30

A great event to start the New Year exploring traditions and cockney songswith Pearly King John Walters, his Queen and Prince. Let’s roll out thebarrel …

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Saturday, 25 January 2025.

13:30 – 15:00

Derek Redding from the Household Cavalry Museum willshare the amazing history and accomplishments of the regimentwhich highlights a ceremonial guard role and as an armouredreconnaissance unit.

Tickets are £7.00 each and can be purchased online (booking fee applies) and at the Museum.

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Museum Galleries Opening Times

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.

Havering Parks and Open SpacesThursday, 30 January 202513:30 to 15:00

James Rose shares the work and vision for Havering’s Parks and Open spaces exploring the management and planting season in the borough to the preservation of wildlife areas .

Tickets are £5.00 each. They can be bought online (booking fee applies) or in person at the Museum

Future Exhibitions

Upcoming Events:

Regular Events/Groups

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A great event to start the New Year exploring traditions and cockney songs
with Pearly King John Walters, his Queen and Prince. Let’s roll out the
barrel …

Derek Redding from the Household Cavalry Museum will
share the amazing history and accomplishments of the regiment
which highlights a ceremonial guard role and as an armoured
reconnaissance unit.

Havering Parks and Open Spaces
Thursday, 30 January 2025
13:30 to 15:00