Hertford Museum
Hertford Museum
18 Bull Plain
Hertford
Hertfordshire
SG14 1DT
England
Website
Telephone
01992 582686
Fax
01992 552100
The newly refurbished Hertford Museum opened in February 2010, thanks to the generous support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, and many other kind donations. It was established in 1903 and is located in a 17th century town house with an attractive Jacobean style garden.
The displays on the ground floor tell the story of the early days of the museum, where objects from all over the world where collected, including exotic animals, Japanese armour and fossils. The whole of the first floor of the museum is dedicated to telling the story of the town and the townsfolk. A ring of Hertford faces shows Hertford’s famous and good. Visitors can find out about these people by dialling an old phone.
Find out all about childhood in Hertford, free time, health and wellbeing, shopping and the many industries that have shaped the town. See how big Hertford Castle really was with our model of the building in 1550. Find out all about the Hertfordshire Regiment and the stories of local men and women who fought and worked for their country.
Venue Type:
Museum, Gallery, Garden, parklands or rural site
Extensive collections from Hertford, Hertfordshire and beyond. Local archaeology, social history, photographs, paintings and prints, plus ethnographic collection and Hertfordshire regiment collection.
Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Industry, Natural Sciences, Photography, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War, World Cultures
Hertford Carnival Model Railway Day
To celebrate Hertford Carnival, Hertford Museum is opening its doors on a Sunday for a special model railway day. Enjoy the parade then come see all your favourite model railways layouts. Teas will also be served in the garden.
Free entry, just drop in, donations welcome.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1am-4pm
Admission
Free
Bengeo Stories: An Exhibition
Find out how this once rural village became part of the bustling County Town and discover the artists, pioneers and inventors that lived there.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
Hertford Museum
Admission
FREE
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Hertford County Hospital: 180 years of Babies, Bed Baths and Bandages
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 changes in surgery, medicine and nursing, the history of the building itself; as well as many stories from past staff and patients.
Free entry, open Tuesday - Saturday, 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
Free entry
Hertford Hidden Walks
Why not take a leisurely stroll to work up an appetite on a Sunday morning? All walks begin at 11am. Booking is essential, please contact the museum on 1992 582686 or hertfordmuseum@btconnect.com to secure your place(s) and find out the meeting point for the walk.
7th July 2013 "Rivers of Hartham" led by Edgar Lake
28th July 2013 "Building of Hertford -2" led by Jean Riddell
11th August 2013 "Victorian Bengeo" led by Philip Sheail
When
11am-12:30pm
An Archaeological Extravaganza
Come along and immerse yourself in the fantastic world of prehistory! Try your hand at various different crafts from the past and see a flint knapper (stone tool carver) at work. Meet David Cadle, our re-enactment history man and throw some spears!
Free, just drop in, donations welcome.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-3:30pm
Admission
Free
Hertford Hidden Walks
Why not take a leisurely stroll to work up an appetite on a Sunday morning? All walks begin at 11am. Booking is essential, please contact the museum on 1992 582686 or hertfordmuseum@btconnect.com to secure your place(s) and find out the meeting point for the walk.
7th July 2013 "Rivers of Hartham" led by Edgar Lake
28th July 2013 "Building of Hertford -2" led by Jean Riddell
11th August 2013 "Victorian Bengeo" led by Philip Sheail
When
11am-12:30pm
A Prehistoric journey
Try the ancient art of cave painting and make your very own woolly mammoth.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
Admission
£1.50 per child, drop-in
Toytastic
Make a simple Victorian optical toys and try your hand at some traditional games.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
Admission
£1.50 per child, drop-in
Hertford Hidden Walks
Why not take a leisurely stroll to work up an appetite on a Sunday morning? All walks begin at 11am. Booking is essential, please contact the museum on 1992 582686 or hertfordmuseum@btconnect.com to secure your place(s) and find out the meeting point for the walk.
7th July 2013 "Rivers of Hartham" led by Edgar Lake
28th July 2013 "Building of Hertford -2" led by Jean Riddell
11th August 2013 "Victorian Bengeo" led by Philip Sheail
When
11am-12:30pm
Seasides and Rock Pools
The founders of Hertford Museum used to take lots of seaside holidays. Come along and take part in crafts inspired by the traditional British seashore and its inhabitants
Suitable for
- Especially for children
Admission
£1.50 per child, drop-in
Doctor for a Day
Visit our County Hospital Exhibition as well as make your own medical bag and x-ray to take home.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
Admission
£1.50 per child, drop-in
Musical Mystery Tour
Once again Hertford Museum will be a venue as part of the popular musical mystery tour held in Hertford. Refreshments will be on sale. Artist to be announced.
Free entry
When
2-4pm
Castles. Knights & Princesses
Get creative and crafty taking inspiration from Hertford's very own castle. Make a sandcastle in the museum sandpit using our buckets, spades and shells.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
Admission
£1.50 per child, drop-in
Happy Birthday Hertford Museum!
2013 marks 110 years since Hertford Museum was founded and 100 years of the museum being located in Bull Plain. Celebrate these two very special birthdays with us with crafts and cakes!
Free, just drop in, donations welcome
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-3:30pm
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