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About Havering Museum

Havering Museum is a new independent museum in the heart of Romford. It tells the story of the Borough of Havering through images, text panels and objects. Opening times: Wednesday to Friday: 12 to 5pm Saturday: 11 to 5pm Admission: £2.50 Adult £2.00 Senior Citizen Under-16s free (accompanied by an adult) £15.00 Annual Ticket £12.00 Annual Ticket (Senior Citizens)

This blog is no longer updated…. come and see our new blog

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Havering Museum

This blog is no longer being updated, for all the latest news and information from the Havering Museum please visit our new blog which is part of our recently relaunched website. Don’t forget to update your favourites with the new … Continue reading →

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RIP-ROARING FUN FOR THE KIDS

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Havering Museum

Dinosaurs on the rampage will be stalking Havering Museum in the High Street, Romford, on Thursday 15th February, from 11.00am-3.00pm. Don’t miss this great Family Fun Day exploring Britain’s Dinosaurs and where they roamed through crafts and quizzes. Come along … Continue reading →

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FLEET STREET SNAPPER!

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Havering Museum

Hold the front page and be prepared to be amazed at the Havering Museum, High Street, Romford, on Saturday 10th February at 1.00pm-2.30pm. Come along and meet Debbie Brady, Fleet Street’s first female Press photographer. Debbie reveals sensational stories of … Continue reading →

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AMAZING LIFE AND WORK OF HUMPHRY REPTON

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Havering Museum

Causing a great deal of interest at Havering Museum at the moment is a mini-exhibition marking the life and work of Humphry Repton, who succeeded famous landscape designer Capability Brown. Repton was born on 21st April 1752 at Bury St. … Continue reading →

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Titanic Exhibition volunteers required

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Havering Museum

If you are looking for a new challenge, develop your cv, or simply support a local community organisation, Havering Museum has just the opportunities for you! We are expanding our volunteer base to host the Titanic Honour and Glory exhibition, … Continue reading →

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Royal Palace at Havering-Atte-Bower

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Havering Museum

Currently on display in the Museum is a very detailed model of the Royal Palace at Havering-atte-Bower as it would have looked in all its glory during the reign of Elizabeth 1 in 1578. The Palace is standing on what … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 21, 2017 by Havering Museum

The Directors and Volunteers of Havering Museum would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in 2018. The Museum is now closed for the holiday and we will reopen at 11am on … Continue reading →

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Advent Day 20 – Wells music shop bag Late 20th Century

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Havering Museum

In the run up to Christmas we’ll show some of the objects added to the Museum’s collection in the last 12 months. These objects will be on display at the Museum until we close for Christmas on 16th December. Located … Continue reading →