Exhibitions
Horsnell's Hertford
An exhibition of watercolours by Lionel Horsnell, of Hertford and the surrounding area.
Saturday 5th May – Saturday 26th May 2012
Tuesday – Saturday, 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Free entry
This exhibition of work by local artist Lionel Horsnell focuses on his paintings of Hertford and East Hertfordshire. Before his death in 2011 Lionel was known across the Home Counties and became a very popular artist locally. He also exhibited in London, provincial and international galleries. Some of his paintings will be available for purchase during the exhibition.
Keepsakes, Key rings and Kiss Me Quick
2nd June – 1st September 2012
Tuesday – Saturday, 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Free entry
Whether as a reminder of a special event, holiday, moment in history or a connection to a special place or person, people have always collected keepsakes and souvenirs. Illustrated by a wealth of objects as diverse as Egyptian grave goods, Victorian mourning jewellery and Royal wedding ceramics, this exhibition takes a look the history of souvenirs; from the Grand Tour to the Diamond Jubilee.
Activities
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.
ALL children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
15th May – Snappy Crocodiles
19th June – Make a musical instrument
17th July – Monkey Madness
NEW TIME Tuesdays, 10.30 – 11.30 am
For children aged 2 – 4
Stay and Play Saturdays
Saturdays: 2nd June, 7th July, 4th August, 1st September
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
Half Term Activities
Jubilee Jamboree!
Wednesday 6th and
Thursday 7th June 2012
10.30 am – 3.30 pm
Come and celebrate the jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II at Hertford Museum. Make royal photo frames, corgi puppets and much more.
£1.50 per child, drop-in
Coming up!
Live Acoustic Music at Hertford Museum
Saturday 19th May 2012, 6.00 – 9.00 pm
Come and enjoy the unique and tranquil atmosphere of Hertford Museum on a spring evening. Enjoy melodic, soulful songs with acoustic guitar gymnastics from Rob Clydesdale amongst others.
Free entry, wine and nibbles.
'The Renaissance in Florence'
An art course for adults with Margaret Davis
Wednesdays, 7.00 – 9.00 pm, 9th May – 18th July 2012
Why has the small city of Florence attracted titles such as ‘The Cradle of the Renaissance’? The course will aim to study and account for the prominent role of Florence with close reference to such outstanding figures as Donatello, Masaccio and Brunelleschi at the opening of the century and to the early careers of Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael at the close.
£90
Hertford Carnival
Sunday 24th June
To celebrate the return of 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. We will also be taking part in the carnival with a float of our own so make sure you look out for us!
Free entry
Hertford Museum Stores Open Day at the Seed Warehouse
Saturday 14th July 2012 11.00am- 3.00pm
More details will be available nearer the time.
Hidden Hertford Walks
Why not take a leisurely stroll to work up an appetite for coffee and cake or lunch on a Sunday morning? All walks begin at 11am.
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!
| 4th March | Hidden Hertford | Gill Cordingly | Hertford Museum |
| 11h March | Bombs & Blackouts | Edgar Lake | Hertford Museum |
| 18th March | Central Hertford | Philip Sheail | Hertford Museum |
| 15th April | Ware Road | Jean Riddell | Marks & Spencer |
| 22nd April | The pubs of Hertford in 1900 | Les Middlewood | Hertford Museum |
| 29th April | Criminal Hertford | Edgar Lake | Hertford Museum |
All walks start at 11am, are FREE and led by volunteers. Donations to the Hertford Museum Development Project are welcomed.
Talks
Friends of Hertford Museum talks - free to members, £2 for non member. All talks begin 8pm and tickets can be purchased on the night.
Cricketnania and Memorabilia of Hertford Cricket Club
A talk by Lawrie Wright
Tuesday 17th April
At Hertford Museum
Hertford’s Volunteers and the Boer War
Tuesday 15th May
At Hertford Museum
For more details of any of these events please phone 01992 582686