Museum of Watford
museum of watford
Museum of Watford is currently in the process of moving to the Town Hall building, thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund. With the busy work going on behind the scenes to make this move possible and ensure our heritage is preserved in the future, the old museum site is closed. However, the Heritage team is delivering a range of wonderful events to keep the community and visitors involved in our history.
See below how you can join in.
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Heritage events
mini museum movers
A fun, creative dance session for little ones and their grown-ups!
Mini Museum Movers is a playful, relaxed session designed to get young children moving, thinking and exploring, all alongside a trusted adult. Through music, movement and imaginative play, families can discover objects from history in a way that's hands-on, inclusive and fun.
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First Thursday of every month (from 3 September 2026) –
Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Rd, Watford WD17 1JZ
10am – 11am and 11:15am to 12:15pm
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Last Thursday of every month (from 24 September 2026)
West Watford Community Centre, 15 Harwoods Rd, Watford WD18 7RB
10am – 11am
Mini Museum Movers is delivered in partnership with BEEE Creative and the Museum of Watford is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery Players.
More information and apply here.
Heritage events
The Sounds of Watford
The Museum of Watford, Herts Inclusive Theaatre and Watford FC Community Sports and Education Trust are collaborating to create 'The Sounds of Watford Football Club.
Explore the sounds, and culture associated with Watford FC. Develop drama, performance, and creative communication skills.Build confidence through collaborative creative activities.
Vicarage Road Stadium,Vicarage Rd, Watford WD18 0ER
4, 5 & 6 August 2026
1pm to 5pm
Who can attend?
Young people with disabilities aged 11-16
More information and apply here.
Museum on Tour
Outside of these events you can catch the museum team at the dates below. They'll be hosting a stall with a lot of activities free to do for everyone. So stop by and experience Watford's heritage!
July 31st
South Asian Heritage Month
11:00 - 11:45 am
Get ready to dance!
Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with a fun-filled Bollywood Family Dance Off, brought to you by Rifco Theatre Company and the Museum of Watford!
Led by the fantastic Mohit Mathur, this energetic session is perfect for all ages and abilities - whether you're a seasoned dancer or just want to have a go.
The Barn, Croxley Business Park (next to The Hive Café & Anytime Fitness)
Suitable for all ages and abilities. Children must be accompanied by a (dancing or not-so-dancing!) adult.
Did you know? As we celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, Bollywood thriller Nikita Roy filmed several scenes righthere in Watford!
Come along, learn some Bollywood moves, and celebrate the stories and cultures that make our community so vibrant.
August 15th
Watford Family Fun Day Activity
Create your own screen-printed tea towel, make your own postcard and object handling Odhams trophy, printing blocks engraved printing roll.
August 22nd
Herts Pride
Help create a LGBTQI+ history in Watford Collage for people to create with the prompt:
Thoughts/ feelings/ interpretations of 'a place without prejudice' (Proud Watford’s Tag Line) Create a model of a significant point/thing/time in your life or watford’s history that you would consider a museum object.
Create a label for it to be displayed with.
The Museum of Watford is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.
For more information on the museum and how to get involved please click here.
