Havering Museum

The Museum tells the remarkable story of Havering from pre-history to the present day and celebrates the achievements of local people while exploring how the areas that make up the Borough were formed and developed. The Museum came about due to the dedication and hard work of a small band of local people, including librarians and historians. In 2008, in partnership with the London Borough of Havering, the project received a Heritage Lottery Grant. The Museum opened in May 2010 and is completely volunteer led.

The Museum is located on the ground floor of the old Romford Brewery building, with the Reception and Shop area at the main entrance. There are two permanent Galleries which explore the local history through different themes. The displays have been designed so the showcases and graphics are easily viewed by visitors, with everything on one level. The Museum is completely wheelchair accessible.

There is a Temporary Exhibition Room and Learning Zone, both of which are used by schools, various community groups and for regular Events and Talks. They are also available for hire.

The Exhibition Hall
• Has a normal maximum capacity 50 and is ideal for business functions or community hire.
• It is available for hire between 09:30 and 17:00 at competitive hourly, half-day or full-day rates.
• On request we will provide tea, coffee, biscuits and homemade cake or buffet lunches at a reasonable charge.
• Features include: overhead projector, WiFi, flipchart and TV screen with HDMI/VGA laptop connections.
• A small kitchen is available if you wish to provide and make your own hot drinks.

The Learning Zone
• Flexible seating for up to 20 people – 15 with tables and chairs.
• It is available for hire between 09:30 and 17:00 at competitive hourly, half-day or full-day rates.
• On request we will provide tea, coffee, biscuits and homemade cake or buffet lunches at a reasonable charge.
• Features include: wall mounted TV screen with HDMI/VGA laptop connections, WiFi and flipchart.