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Tuesday 9:30am - 3:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm Saturday 9:30am - 3:30pm

Harlow Museum

Name: Harlow Museum
Address: Muskham Road, Harlow, CM202LF, GB
Telephone: +441279446222
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Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens is a local, free museum with over 1000 years of captured history.

We are an accessible and engaging heritage and cultural resource that celebrates the people, communities and places of Harlow, ensuring a meaningful and enjoyable experience for all. Our gallery spaces share and highlight the history of the town from the Iron Age to the present day. The site is also home to three historical gardens set across two acres of lush green space with a seating area, perf

ect for picnics. At Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens there is something new to discover around every corner…

02/09/2026

The Potters of Harlow: Drop by Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens for Heritage Open Day to discover Metropolitan Ware and explore local history, with crafts and activities for all to enjoy🏺

Sat 19 Sept 2026 | 11 - 4pm

Come and learn about the awesome potters of 15th - 18th Century Harlow with reenactor potter Jim Newboult from Trinity Potters

What to expect?

Jim Newboult: Watch him throw replica Metropolitan Ware pots live and learn all about the unique features of this 17th-century craft.

Handling Station: Get up close with history, discover rare pieces of Metropolitan Ware from our stores that are not currently on general display

Hands-on Crafting: Shape your own air-dry clay pinch pots to take home or decorate a biscuit using traditional Metropolitan Ware patterns

Cake Stall: Enjoy a selection of delicious homemade cakes, muffins and cookies. All proceeds support the ongoing conservation of our museum artefacts

Harlow Civic Society: Browse a fantastic selection of pre-loved titles at their second-hand book stall

Free entry (Heritage Open Day event) | Drop in | For all ages

Please bring cash for the stalls, and consider walking or using public transport as parking is limited.

Heritage Open Days Harlow Council

29/08/2026

We've loved being at Harlow Town Show today, and guess what? We're doing it all again tomorrow!

We chatted to so many brilliant Harlow residents, young and old, and can't wait to meet more Harlowegians on Sunday.

Our staff and volunteers will be in our, slightly damp, gazebo at the Kids Zone, with lots of objects to handle, sort and wonder over.

Make sure you grab a free retro Harlow Show badge whilst stocks last! We have another x50 to give away on Sunday. We ran out by 2pm on Saturday, so make sure you aren't disappointed and come and find us early doors!

27/08/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

The Museum will be CLOSED Saturday 29th August as we will be down at Harlow Town Show.

We're so excited to be part of such an amazing fun-filled weekend! Come and find us in the Kids Zone where there will be objects to handle, sort and reminisce over.

We will also have x50 exclusive retro Harlow Show badges, freshly minted by the Museum elves, to give away each day, so make sure you come and claim yours.

We can't wait to see you, old faces and new!

06/08/2026

Our latest display, Pedals Puzzles & Play, is a chance to admire the toys and games from the museum collections.

From Roman dice to Rupert, tin figures to Thunderbirds, we have an incredible range of much loved playthings from Harlow families.

Come and see if you can spot a favourite from your childhood!

04/08/2026

Work to refurbish the roof of the Museum continues, and so does our work to protect the collections housed beneath it.

This means that, unfortunately, the Library & Research Room must temporarily close.

From Thursday 6th August until further notice, our reference material will be unavailable to visitors.

But, we hope that in a few weeks we will be able to give you access to the newspapers once again, whilst repair work carries on.

So, please bear with us; we are doing our very best behind the scenes to keep your visits as uninterrupted as possible!

BTW, do you recognise this view? It's now our Cycle Gallery, looking towards the Library, c.1980 when the original work to convert Mark Hall manor stable block into the Cycle Museum took place.

03/08/2026

Less than two weeks until Harlow Museum’s Community Fête!

Saturday 15 August | 12 - 4pm

There will be 37 local community stalls for you to discover, live music, food from The Giggly Pig Company and activities for the whole family to enjoy!

🚶‍♂️ Please walk or use public transport if you can
💵 Don’t forget to bring cash for some stalls

23/07/2026

We’re at Cressing Temple Barns today for the Festival of Archaeology!

If you’re nearby, stop by to see a few hidden gems from our collection which showcase the artefacts excavated from the Harlow Roman Temple site, including brooches, Iron Age and Bronze Age urns and Roman glass.

It’s a special chance to see these items out and about, so do come say hello if you’re visiting today!

16/07/2026

Did you catch the re-run of our Bargain Hunt episode filmed back in 2022?

There have been so many changes to the Cycle Gallery since filming, why not pop by and see for yourself…

Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens are open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 9:30am-3:30pm (last entry 3pm). Entry is free. Parking for cars and bikes at the rear of the building.

To watch the whole episode visit: https://bit.ly/BargainHuntHarlow

15/07/2026

Are you watching the World Cup this evening? As we cheer on England, we’re throwing it back to a time when football glory was decided right on the living room floor!

Subbuteo challenges players to flick the weighted figures with their fingers to pass, tackle and shoot. Did you know the name actually comes from the Latin word for the Hobby Falcon bird of prey?

Come see if you can spot Subbuteo and other nostalgic favorites in our latest display, Puzzles, Pedals and Play! We are open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9:30 to 3:30pm (last entry 3pm).

14/07/2026

We are incredibly proud to announce that the Walled Gardens at Harlow Museum have received a seventh consecutive Green Flag Award and our second Green Heritage Site Award for 2026/27.

This achievement, to be recognised as among the best-managed green spaces in the UK, is down to the dedication of our Head Gardener and volunteers, who work rain or shine to keep this historic space beautiful and welcoming for everyone.

Thank you to our amazing team, we hope to see you in the gardens soon! We are open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:30 to 3:30pm (last entry 3pm).

Address

Muskham Road
Harlow
CM202LF

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+441279446222

Website

http://www.harlowmuseum.com/

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