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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  • All day
    01/09/2024

    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.

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  • All day
    02/09/2024

    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.
  • 11:00 -13:00
    02/09/2024

    Guided Walk – In the Footsteps of Heroes by Peter Owen

    Monday 2nd September 11:00 – 13:00

    Admission £5

    A walk around the former RAF Hornchurch airfield looking at the remaining installations and talking about its role in WWI and WWII.

    Advanced booking essential

    Tickets are available via Eventbrite (booking fees apply)

     

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  • All day
    03/09/2024

    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.
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  • 09:45 -16:00
    04/09/2024

    Friends of Havering Museum 

    Queen Elizabeth Hunting lodge and Epping Forest visitor centre combined with William Morris Museum in the afternoon.

    Wednesday 4th September  2024

    Meet at Romford Station at 9:45am

    Free to Friends (£5 to non-members)

    A full day by train and bus with a little walking. In addition to life and work of William Morris, the Museum’s summer exhibition is Japanese folk art of the 1920’s/30’s.

    You can buy your lunch and refreshments at either venue.

     Please book at the  Havering Museum front desk.

  • 13:30 -15:30
    04/09/2024

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

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

    Art Appreciation – Self Portraits

    Wednesday 4th September 13:30 – 15:30

    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.

    Admission £5 (inc. light refreshments)
    Advanced booking advised.

     

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  • 13:30 -15:30
    05/09/2024-07/03/2025

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

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

    This friendly and social group welcomes beginners and more experienced alike.  Other outside and evening meetings are arranged.

    Sessions alternate between ‘Open Topic’ and more specific activities.

    Admission £5.00 (Inc. Light refreshments)

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  • 13:30 -15:30
    06/09/2024

    This week’s topic is –  Slavery

    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
    07/09/2024

    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.

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  • All day
    08/09/2024

    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.

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  • All day
    09/09/2024

    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.
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  • All day
    10/09/2024

    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.
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  • 12:00 -13:00
    12/09/2024

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

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

    Talk by Dr Ian Browne

    An examination of British portraiture and personalities  through the National Portrait Galleries collections

    £5.00 (inc light refreshments)

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  • All day
    14/09/2024

    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.

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  • All day
    15/09/2024

    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.

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  • All day
    16/09/2024

    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.
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  • All day
    17/09/2024

    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.
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  • 09:30 -17:00
    19/09/2024

    Romford Railway Station, South St, Romford RM1 1SX, UK

    Romford Railway Station, South St, Romford RM1 1SX, UK

    Thursday 19th September 2024. Meet at Romford Station  at 9.30 am . Return to Romford by 5pm.

    Who lived where? What happened where? What are the Soho Noses? 

    All to be discovered as we leisurely explore the streets of colourful and historic Soho.

    We will stop at a Wetherspoon pub for  lunch, or bring your own for a picnic in Soho Square (no cover if raining).

    An information sheet is available at the Museum.

    Open to non Friends of Havering Museum at  £5 per head

    FoHM members reserve your place via Eventbrite here

    Non- Friends please book via Havering Museum direct.

     

     

     

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  • All day
    21/09/2024

    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.

  • 13:30 -15:00
    21/09/2024

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

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

    Royal Remains & Tombs by Dr. Ian Browne

    Saturday 21st September 2024

    13:30 -15:00

    £5 (inc. light refreshments)

    A delve into how royal remains were treated in the past and their final resting places.

    Advanced booking essential.

    Tickets can be purchased here via Eventbrite (booking fee applies)
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  • All day
    22/09/2024

    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.

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  • All day
    23/09/2024

    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.
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  • All day
    24/09/2024

    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.
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  • All day
    28/09/2024

    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.

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  • All day
    29/09/2024

    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.

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  • All day
    30/09/2024

    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.
      
Free Entry 2024

Art Exhibitions for 2024

Watercolours

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

Upcoming Events:

FoHM – Secrets of Soho walk

19th September, 2024
09:30 - 17:00
Thursday 19th September 2024. Meet at Romford Station  at 9.30 am . Return to Romford by 5pm. Who lived where?…

Royal Remains & Tombs by Dr. Ian Browne

21st September, 2024
13:30 - 15:00
Royal Remains & Tombs by Dr. Ian Browne Saturday 21st September 2024 13:30 -15:00 £5 (inc. light refreshments) A delve…

Havering Museum’s Photographic Group’s Annual Exhibition 28 September -13 December

28th September, 2024 - 13th December, 2024
00:00 - 00:00
Another outstanding and creative photographic exhibition of unique portraits, landscapes, animals etc. Exhibition Admission. Adults £3.00, Concessions £2.50. Children under…

SPY RUNNER TALK – Saturday 5th October ’24

5th October, 2024
13:30 - 15:00
An unique and fascinating talk by Nicholas Reed, the son of Ronnie Reed, the Case Officer for many WWII Double…

Romford – Growth and change, a talk by Simon Donoghue

16th October, 2024
13:30 - 15:00
This illustrated talk of Romford will present an overview of the town over 200 years. From its dramatic growth in…

FoHM – Forgotten Heroes – Bomber Command – Thursday 17th October

17th October, 2024
13:30 - 16:00
Friends of Havering Museum Forgotten Heroes – Bomber Command Thursday 17th October at 13:30 Free to Friends (£5 to non-members)…

Military Ghost talk by Ellen Owen

31st October, 2024
19:00 - 20:30
Military Ghosts talk by Ellen Owen Thursday 31 October, 19:00 – 20:30 Be fascinated by the stories of military ghosts…

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…

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 on Friday afternoons. Come along, make new friends, share your stories or just listen to fascinating stories. The May to September 2024 programme is now listed on the calendar.

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