Elstree and Borehamwood Museum
Elstree and Borehamwood Museum
Elstree and Borehamwood Museum
4.5
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
About
Elstree and Borehamwood Museum is an independent local history museum which opened its doors in 2000. It evolved out of a community history project with a small collection of objects and photographs. Run entirely by volunteers, the museum has acquired a large collection of items leading to the production of themed displays, talks, workshops for schools and local community groups and answering a busy enquiry service.
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Owenian
London75 contributions
Jul 2022
Small, one room local history museum but full of interest. I went specifically to see the display about the unbuilt "northern heights" tube line which was highly engaging. The volunteer staff are very friendly and helpful. Well worth a look but if coming a distance might be better to check the current display to make sure it is something that suits your interests.
Written 2 August 2022
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Stephen S
London, UK51 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
wonderful , nostalga,not very big but very informative, the staff are very knowledgable and there are some things you can use and play on.Worth taking children to show them what life was like all those years ago
Written 13 August 2018
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Hategplus c
4 contributions
Sept 2016 • Solo
Been there a few times now, always something really interesting to see about the history of Borehamwood. Tons of photographs, video presentations. They even have specials like 'Eastenders' with props from the show. Well worth a visit.
Written 22 November 2016
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Keith an Philippa
Bristol, UK13 contributions
Mar 2020
Travelled across from Bristol especially to see the exhibition, myself and my daughter love Holby an we were not disappointed the displays were fabulous, the inside information on the show was lovely to read about, my daughter and her boyfriend even got to dress up in scrubs an do a mock operation on the maniquin that was there. Staff were also very helpful an informative they told us where the outside scenes for Holby were filmed so we could have a little look.
Written 18 March 2020
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Hi Keith - Thanks for coming all this way to see our Exhibition! We are so glad you had an enjoyable day. Simon Gee, Museum Volunteer
Written 19 March 2020
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NatalieW18
Radlett, UK58 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
It's great to take a walk through if you in the building, would not go out of my way to see it. it is free so take a look.
Written 7 May 2019
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Small but beautiful, eh!
Written 9 March 2020
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Way2go20
London, UK29 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
This museum may be tiny, but it's crammmed with interesting information on the area. Every few months the exhibition changes,and it's free! I have yet to see the current one about how the local Film Industry was saved but intend to go soon, every temporary exhibition they've had so far has been well worth a visit. The last (the Railways) was excellent with imaginative displays and interactive exhibits. My visiting Australian grand-children loved it too.
Only open on certain days, inside the library on the 2nd floor, so check opening hours before you go.
Staff are enthusiastic, friendly and knowledgeable volunteers. You don't have to be a local to enjoy it and find it interesting, so do pop in!
Only open on certain days, inside the library on the 2nd floor, so check opening hours before you go.
Staff are enthusiastic, friendly and knowledgeable volunteers. You don't have to be a local to enjoy it and find it interesting, so do pop in!
Written 10 December 2018
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LAWRENCE LEWIS
Bushey, UK1 contribution
Dec 2018 • Solo
What a great little place to visit, changing themes over the year, to show history of the town and area. Needs more space, but always helpful staff to advice you as you look around.
Written 9 December 2018
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Alan P
Gateshead, UK26 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
This small museum is a little gem. The current exhibition focuses on the anniversary of the Midland Railway arriving in Elstree, and tells how it was instrumental in bringing film studios to the area.
As well as being informative, entertaining and educational, the museum is blessed with staff/volunteers who offer a warm welcome, and clearly enjoy what they do.
If you're in the area, don't miss it!
As well as being informative, entertaining and educational, the museum is blessed with staff/volunteers who offer a warm welcome, and clearly enjoy what they do.
If you're in the area, don't miss it!
Written 21 February 2018
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David T
London, UK26 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
A local museum explaining the history of the area before Borehamwood was made to accommodate the overspill of London's population after WW2 and recent migration.
Written 8 November 2017
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wingate
London, UK2,729 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
This museum is situated on the second floor of Borehamwood library.This replaces the museum that used to be in a shop in a side street.
The museum is not large.There are displays about the old way of shopping and a timeline showing how the town had grown.
At the back there are two large display screens.On these you can listed to the memories of former workers at the many studios that used to operate in the area.this was my main reason for visiting.I am a bit hard of hearing and found the sound rather soft.Anyway quite interesting.
The museum is not large.There are displays about the old way of shopping and a timeline showing how the town had grown.
At the back there are two large display screens.On these you can listed to the memories of former workers at the many studios that used to operate in the area.this was my main reason for visiting.I am a bit hard of hearing and found the sound rather soft.Anyway quite interesting.
Written 6 November 2016
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Please note that the display in the photo featuring Barbara Windsor no longer exists. The rear of the Museum as described by wingate has been redesigned and the display screens removed.
Written 29 November 2018
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