Exhibitions
* Romford Market: Historic Heart of the Town
Saturday, 10 January – Saturday 28 March
This exhibition explores the history of the Market from the 13th century to the present day. It examines the key role it has played in the development of Romford and how it has evolved over the years.
50 Years of Havering, 1 April – 12 June 2015
Telling the story of the creation of the London Borough of Havering on 1 April 1965.
Land, Sea and Sky: The Art of Robert Bryan
4 April – 27 June 2015
Over 40 paintings and sketches by the Romford artist, some of which have never been displayed before, ranging from maritime and aviation scenes to landscapes and the natural world.
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Family Activities
Pirate Pete and the Easter Egg Hunt
Thursday, 2 April, 11 am
£5 per child, accompanying adults free
Come along and take part in our Easter Egg Hunt and learn about pirates. Best dressed pirate wins a prize. Every child receives a ‘Pirate Egg’.
Spies and Espionage
Wednesday, 8 April, 1pm
£3 per child, accompanying adult free
Learn how to be a brilliant spy, write secret messages in code and use other undercover techniques.
FREE WWI Talks for Schools and Children’s Uniform Groups. Contact Ellen Owen on 01708 766571 for information about free WWI sessions. Email: hmmarketing@btconnect.com
Havering’s Hedgehogs
Join our Saturday Hedgehogs Club for 4 to 11 year olds, 11.30 am – 12.30 pm.
Annual membership is £12.
Sessions include arts and crafts, object hunts in the Museum. See our separate programme for more information.
Adult Activities
Tales From Romford Market
Thursday, 19 March, 6.30 pm
Tony Luscombe, shares his memories of working in Romford Market for nearly 57 years and presenting the Queen with a quilt cover.
An Amazing Life
Saturday, 28 March, 2 pm – £3.50
Danni Almond, famous movie stunt man, shares his stories of working with the Beatles, Bob Hope and many more top celebrities.
Events
Havering Museum Photographic Group
1st Thursday – 1.30pm – 3.30pm
£5.00 per session or £7.50 for a workshop.
Join the Museum’s monthly Photographic Group and have fun with your camera, make new friends and share techniques.
New – Fun With Photography Events
Wednesdays, 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Total Cost £45
Six sessions which explain what makes a good photograph and takes you through both artistic and technical matters to enable you to produce your own ‘masterpieces’ with your own camera.
Dates: 25 March, 15 and 29 April, 13 and 27 May and 10 June.
Family Tree Talks, 1 pm – 3 pm £5 per session
Learn more about tracing your ancestors by attending our three interactive talks. 11 April – Introduction and tips, 9 May, Military Records and 30 May, Family Tree Surgery –
Variety Clubs (For Over 50s)
Events are Free – £2 for tea and cake
This Club is run on a fortnightly basis on Wednesdays and Thursdays and is for people over 50 who wish to try new activities, learn a new skill, listen to talks and make new friends. Next sessions 4 and 12 March. Places are limited and must be reserved. See separate information sheet.
Join Friends of Havering Museum
Become a Friend of Havering Museum for £10 per annum and receive 4 free walks/talks each year. For further details contact
fohmmembers@googlemail.com or ring 01708 749119. Application forms available at the Museum. www.friendsofhaveringmuseum.btck.co.uk
Opening Hours:
Wednesday to Saturday 11.00 am to 5.00 pm
Last Admission to Museum 4.00 pm.
Shop
Open from 11 am – 4.30 pm on Museum days.
Admission:
£2.50 Adult
£2.00 Senior Citizen
Free – Under 16 (accompanied by adult)
£15.00 Adult Annual Ticket
£12.00 Senior Citizen Annual Ticket
Other charges may apply for special events
Havering Museum
19-21 High Street, ROMFORD, RM1 1JU
Telephone 01708 766 571
Website : www.haveringmuseum.org.uk
E-mail info@haveringmuseum.org.uk
Blog www.haveringmuseum.wordpress.com
How To Find Us
From Romford Station turn left, go along South Street. At Market Place, turn left into High Street and we are 50 metres on left.
Brewery Car Park (Pay on exit) From car park go into South Street and follow route from railway station.