Exhibitions
Bengeo Stories: an exhibition
23rd March – 29th June 2013
Tuesday - Saturday, 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Free entry
This exhibition will highlight the unique stories of Bengeo; find out how this once rural village became part of the bustling County Town and discover the artists, pioneers and inventors that lived there.
Hertford County Hospital
180 years of Babies, Bed Baths and Bandages!
Saturday 13th July – Saturday 7th September
Tuesday - Saturday, 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Free entry
An exhibition celebrating the 180th anniversary of Hertford County Hospital. Discover how the hospital has changed and developed since its opening in 1833 looking at the changes in surgery, medicine and nursing, the history of the building itself as well as many stories from past staff and patients.
Events
Hertford Museum Book Sale
Saturday 20th July, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Pick up a bargain book from our pre-loved selection and help support your museum.
Free entry, just drop in.
Regular events
Teas in the Garden
25th May, 29th June, 27th July, 31st August & 28th September
11.00 am – 4.00 pm
On the last Saturday of the month throughout the summer pop in and treat yourself to a cream tea or a slice of homemade cake and relax in our beautiful Jacobean style knot garden.
Knit and Natter
Second Thursday of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm
Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just a beginner bring your projects along to Hertford Museum. This is a chance to share ideas and patterns in a comfortable setting over a cup of tea of coffee.
Thursday 9th May
Thursday 13th June
Thursday 11th July
NO MEETING IN AUGUST
£1 per person
Friends of Hertford Museum
Please see the Friends of Hertford Museum programme for details of upcoming Talks. If you would like to arrange a talk for a group either at the museum or elsewhere then please contact the museum.
May Half Term at Hertford Museum
Along the Riverbank.
Craft activities for families at Hertford Museum
Tuesday 28th – Thursday 30th May, 10.30 am – 3.30 pm (last entry 3.00 pm)
Hertford has four rivers that wind through the town; the Rib, Lea, Mimram and Beane. Come along and take part in craft activities inspired by the history of these rivers and the creatures that inhabit them.
£1.50 per child, drop-in
Family Events
Hertford Carnival Model Railway Day
Sunday 23rd June 2013, 1.00 – 4.00 pm
To celebrate Hertford Carnival, Hertford Museum is opening its doors on a Sunday for a special model railway day. Enjoy the parade then come and see all your favourite model railways layouts. Teas will also be served in the garden.
Free entry, just drop in.
Celebrate Summer at Hertford Museum!
As usual the summer holidays will be full of fun things to make and do at Hertford Museum! Our summer programme will start on Saturday 27th July and there will be five weeks of themed activities.
Details TBC
Regular Family Days
Toddler Tuesday
Come along and take part in themed crafty activities, play with toys and share a story! £1.50 per child including refreshments for all – please book in advance.
NEW TIME Tuesdays, 10.30 – 11.30 am
For children aged 2 – 4
ALL children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
21st May – Choo-choo trains
18th June – Make a dolly
16th July – Summer hats and bonnets
Stay and Play Saturdays
Saturdays:
4th May, 1st June, 6th July & 3rd August 2013 (10.30am- 3.20pm)
On the first Saturday of each month, The Andrews Room at Hertford Museum will be open for families to enjoy a free play session. Come along and play with traditional wooden toys, make something crafty and read a book. Whilst you are here why not use the discovery station toys to explore the galleries too?
Free entry, just drop in
Hidden Hertford Walks
Why not take a leisurely stroll to work up an appetite for coffee and cake or lunch on a Sunday morning?
| Sunday 24th March 2013 | Victorian Bengeo | Philip Sheail |
| Sunday 14th April 2013 | Rivers of Hartham | Edgar Lake |
| Sunday 12th May 2013 | Buildings of Hertford | Jean Riddell |
Booking is essential, please contact the museum on 01992 582686 or hertfordmuseum@btconnect.com to secure your place(s) and find out the meeting point for the walk. Many of these walks were fully booked within days of the dates being published, so don’t delay!
All walks start at 11am, are FREE and led by volunteers. Donations to the Hertford Museum are welcomed.
Friends of Hertford Museum programme
Friends of Hertford Museum talks - free to members, £2 for non member (payable on the door). All talks begin 8pm.
Hertford Town Centre Pubs in 1900
Tuesday 21st May, 8.00pm
Les Middlewood is a Friend of the Museum and Vice Chairman of the South Hertfordshire Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale. He has a particular interest in the pubs of Hertford.
Venue – Hertford Museum
The Scout Movement in Hertford
Tuesday 18th June, 8.00pm
Charles Murkin has given over 70 years of active service to Scouting in Hertfordshire and is currently County Vice President. He has co-authored a book Scouting in Hertford District 1908-2000. He will give a general view of the founding and development of a Voluntary Youth Movement.
Venue – Hertford Museum
Guided tour of the Clinton-Baker Pinetum
Tuesday 16th July, 7.00pm
Curator Dr Edward Eastwood will lead a guided tour of the Bayfordbury Pinetum, started 250 years ago and now being actively restored and improved. He will explain the Pinetum’s history and its current development. Maximum number 25.
Charge £2 per head.
Names in advance to the Museum.
Venue –Pinetum
August - SUMMER BREAK
For more details of any of these events please phone 01992 582686