Havering Museum

Havering Museum The Museum defines what makes Havering Havering, celebrating the achievements of local people past a

Havering Museum is an independent museum based in Romford which tells the history of the London Borough of Havering. The museum was developed following active campaigning by local people. In 2008 the development of the former Romford Brewery Sports and Social Club took place following the award of a Heritage Lottery Grant. Since the official opening on 26 May 2010, the museum has attracted visitors of all ages and from diverse backgrounds to its activities and events.

25/06/2026

Havering Museum is open despite the heatwave . And a good job too!!! Yesterday there was an emergency causing evacuation from homes & offices. Thanks to our wonderful we were able to provide a cool place, water & somewhere to rest from.the heat until the all clear was given. Hopefully many of those residents will return in less anxious times. And for anyone else... The museum is wonderfully cool if your seeking relief from the heat

IT's never too early to book in advance for one of our   activities at Havering Museum
22/06/2026

IT's never too early to book in advance for one of our activities at Havering Museum

ANOTHER informative   group session next month.  This time on     Havering Museum
22/06/2026

ANOTHER informative group session next month. This time on Havering Museum

HERE's the first of a number of new events to be hosted at Havering Museum ... keep your eyes of for more to follow!!!! ...
22/06/2026

HERE's the first of a number of new events to be hosted at Havering Museum ... keep your eyes of for more to follow!!!! Next month there is a fascinating talk about Nancy Wake 'a truly remarkable '

https://www.linkedin.com/company/havering-museum/?viewAsMember=true Havering Museum has a new   page.
22/06/2026

https://www.linkedin.com/company/havering-museum/?viewAsMember=true Havering Museum has a new page.

Havering Museum Ltd | 4 followers on LinkedIn. Local history, cultural, industrial and arts centre based in Romford but covering the whole London Borough of Havering. | Local Heritage Museum covering all aspects of life in and around the London Borough of Havering. From its geology, archaeological a...

TOMORROW is guarenteed to be a fun and light Reminiscence Session meeting at Havering Museum discussing 'My favourite co...
18/06/2026

TOMORROW is guarenteed to be a fun and light Reminiscence Session meeting at Havering Museum discussing 'My favourite comedians'. Who are yours? Past & Present. How do the comedians of yesteryear compare to todays? This session is sponsored by Mullis & Peake LLP Solicitors

Memories of Romford Market – Wednesday, 17 JuneBetween 11am and 1pmGot memories and stories of Romford Market ?  Come in...
16/06/2026

Memories of Romford Market – Wednesday, 17 June
Between 11am and 1pm
Got memories and stories of Romford Market ? Come into Havering Museum on Wednesday 17 June between 11am and 1pm to have them captured for posterity and used in the Havering London Market Town project.
https://haveringlondon.com/project/market-town/
Havering Museum

Journey towards a good life

11/06/2026

Havering Museum tomorrow our Reminiscence Group will be discussing 'Superstitions & Sayings', Part 2. A continuation of a popular previous session. 13:30 - 15:30 This session is kindly sponsored by Mullis & Peake LLP Solicitors

AN EXCITING POSITION at Havering Museum for a Freelance Sustainability Officer        Havering Borough and Havering Muse...
09/06/2026

AN EXCITING POSITION at Havering Museum for a Freelance Sustainability Officer
Havering Borough and Havering Museum is changing. This presents exciting
opportunities for us at the Museum. We have funding to pay for a Freelance
Museum Sustainability Worker who will work alongside our team
of dedicated volunteers and help support the long-term
sustainability of the Museum.
This is a freelance role over two years, three days (21
hrs) a week (with a fee of £2,083.00 per month, paid
on presentation of an invoice. The worker will be
responsible for their own tax and national
insurance.
Mostly Museum based, ideally our freelance
worker would be a key holder and on-site
typically Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with
the occasional Saturday.
Starting in September 2026.
Main Duties
The successful freelance worker will be expected
to submit a proposal showing how they will:
• Enhance and assure the museum’s financial position
through maximising room bookings, footfall, school visits and
supporting the events programme.
• Work with the Volunteer Manager to strengthen the volunteer base of the organisation.
• Monitor and report to the Board on all grant applications, project(s) measures of success
and delivery against the business plan.
• Produce quarterly updates to the Board.
Please email [email protected] with your contact details and
a CV, and we will contact you with further details. Closing date 25/06/2026
19-21 High Street, Romford, RM1 1JU
Tel: 01708 766571
Web: www.haveringmuseum.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
Open Wednesday - Friday 11am - 4.30pm
Saturdays only for planned events
Registered Charity No. 1093763

Come view and interact with exhibits that record the history of the London borough of Havering. Want to become an important part of the heritage and community hub of Havering? Become a volunteer.

WHAT does   have to do with  ?  To find out about other historical figures visit Havering Museum's   exhibition
09/06/2026

WHAT does have to do with ? To find out about other historical figures visit Havering Museum's exhibition

Address

19-21 High Street
Romford
RM11JU

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4:30pm
Thursday 11am - 4:30pm
Friday 11am - 4:30pm
Saturday 11am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441708766571

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