‘Devoted to Doctor Who’
An exhibition about local people’s passion for Doctor Who
Until Saturday 12th April
Bygone Brands
Until 8th March (ground floor)
A large collection of old advertising tins on display from a local collector
‘Peter Ruffles: Who does he think he is?’
Until 29th March (ground floor)
A special exhibition all about local Hertfordian Peter Ruffles
120 Years of Hertford East Station
23rd Feb to 28th June (ground floor)
This exhibition will illustrate the development of our Hertford East Station and will include personal reminiscences from staff together with an array of photographs and objects
‘Forgotten Blues’
An exhibition all about Christ’s Hospital School in Hertford
19th March – 9th August (ground floor)
‘Images of Hertford and its environs’
An exhibition of works by the Hertford and District U3A Digital Photography Group
12th April – 24th May (ground floor)
‘Pans and Polish’
Cooking and Cleaning in Victorian Times
22nd April – 16th August
Find out all about housework in Victorian times
Events
Chinese New Year
Saturday 9th Feb, 10am – 4.30pm, drop-in, 50p charge
It's the Year of the Rat! Find out all about Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated in China. Lots of fun activities for all ages
Tales from the Time Machine
Saturday 12th January and Saturday 9th Feb Drop-in, admission free, performances at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm (stories usually last 30 minutes)
Come and listen to storyteller and RADA actor Nigel Parkin from Haileybury College tell Doctor Who inspired stories to thrill and excite!
Meet the Doctor!
Saturday 9th February, 10.30am – 1pm
Colin Baker, the 6th Doctor will be visiting the museum. There will be a £10 charge to have a signed photograph of him which also entitles fans to get one piece of their own collection signed by him on the day
February Half Term: Monster week at Hertford Museum!
Tuesday 12th – Saturday 16th February, 10am – 4.30pm, drop-in, 50p charge
Inspired by our ‘Devoted to Doctor Who’ exhibition, we will be finding out about Doctor Who monsters and making a model of a monster out of clay, a monster mask or add to our mural. Fun for all the family all week! There is a also a ‘Design a Doctor Who monster’ drawing competition which runs until April
Hina Matsuri – the Japanese Festival of Dolls
Saturday 1st and Saturday 8th March, drop-in between 10am and 4.30pm, 50p charge
This festival falls on Monday the 3rd of March, but we are celebrating it on two Saturdays! Find out all about this festival and make Kokeshi dolls to take home
Spring Festivals around the World
Tuesday 25th March – Saturday 5th April, drop-in between 10am and 4.30pm, 50p charge
Find out all about the different festivals that take place around this time of year including Passover, Easter and Vaisakhi, lots of fun things to make and do!
Christ’s Hospital – a talk by Miss Elizabeth Tucker
Thursday 3rd April, 8pm, Tickets £3 each
Miss Tucker was headmistress at the school for 10 years and will be giving a slide show with commentary about life at the school
Model Railway Day
Saturday 3rd May, 10am – 4pm
Admission Free! (Suggested donation of 50p per person). Come along and see amazing working model railway layouts. Fun for all!
Oak Apple Week – a week of old-English celebrations!
Tuesday 27th – Saturday 31st May, drop-in, 10am – 4.30pm, 50p charge
Find out about the legends of this old English festival, lots of activities including add to our mural, make an oak apple or leaf pendant or a crown. Come and meet a 17th century soldier during this week (dates and times to be confirmed – see website or phone museum on 01992582686 for details)
For more details of any of these events please phone 01992 582686