Hertford Museum

03/06/2026

Before cars filled Hertford’s streets, journeys through the town looked very different. 🐎

For centuries, The Salisbury Arms welcomed travellers, traders and locals arriving by horse and carriage - becoming part of everyday life in Hertford long before modern high streets existed.

Today, it still stands proudly at the heart of the town, connecting Hertford’s past with the present and reminding us how much history still surrounds us every day. 💚

Do you remember visiting The Salisbury Arms, or is there another Hertford building that instantly makes you think of the town’s history? 👀

01/06/2026

3 things you probably didn’t know about everyday life in historic Hertford…🏦

1️⃣ Before modern refrigeration, huge blocks of ice were stored underground in specially built ice houses to help preserve food throughout the year. The Hertford Castle ice house is still visible in the Moat Garden (just off Castle Street).

2️⃣ Many Victorian toys, clothes and pieces of furniture were handmade and designed to last for generations - not just seasons.

3️⃣ Long before phones and social media connected communities, Hertford’s inns, markets and local shops were where news, stories and conversations spread fastest.

It’s fascinating to see how people adapted, connected and lived long before the modern conveniences we rely on today.

Which fact surprised you the most?

28/05/2026

🎨 Last chance this half term!
Let's Make Something is back at Hertford Museum today, and it's your final drop-in session before the holidays end.
📅 Today, Thursday 28th May 🕙 10am to 1pm 💷 £4 per child
If you missed us on Tuesday, today's the day. Pop in any time, get creative, and let the kids take home a little something they've made.
⭐ Free places for children from low-income families. Just bring a benefits letter or tax credits award letter with you.
📍 Hertford Museum, 18 Bull Plain, Hertford SG14 1DT 🎟️ Drop in, no need to book
Who's coming down this morning? 👇

27/05/2026

Good luck Gerald!

Gerald Drewett is walking 4,000 steps a day for charity for the 90 days following his birthday.

27/05/2026

Before chain stores and online shopping, Hertford’s town centre was built on local businesses, familiar faces and community spirit.💚

For generations, independent shops and family-run businesses shaped daily life in the town - becoming part of people’s routines, memories and conversations for decades.

While Hertford has changed over time, many of those stories still live within the streets we walk through today.

Which Hertford business do you remember most from years gone by?

📍Fore Street

27/05/2026

Discover how Hertford’s four rivers influenced its growth and prosperity and how their role has now changed. This unique session combines a whistlestop illustrated history of our town’s rivers followed by an immersive stroll alongside the riverbanks. Full of fan facts and information about our rivers’ past, present and future, this session is a must for anyone interested in local history and ecology!
£10 per person includes refreshments
Limited places Booking essential!
Book at https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/hertfordshire/hertford-museum/river-town/2026-06-10/10:15/t-kdyrjrj

27/05/2026

Hertford Museum shop is one of so many interesting independent shops in town. We are always looking for ways to attract more people to Hertford and as part of this are taking the pulse of local trade. We would be so grateful to any local traders willing to take our very short survey!

Thinking about footfall in your shop over the last three years (or less where applicable). Do you think it has... (Please add any comments you may have)

26/05/2026

🎨 We're open and ready to make a mess!
Let's Make Something is happening at Hertford Museum today. Drop in any time between 10am and 1pm, no booking needed.
📅 Today, Tuesday 26th May 🕙 10am to 1pm 💷 £4 per child
Bring the kids down, let them dive into arts and crafts, and take home something they've made themselves. A perfect half term morning out.
⭐ Free places for children from low-income families. Just bring a benefits letter or tax credits award letter with you.
📍 Hertford Museum, 18 Bull Plain, Hertford SG14 1DT 🎟️ Drop in, no need to book
See you this morning! Tag a friend who's looking for something to do with the kids today 👇

21/05/2026

Before tablets, television and video games, childhood imagination looked like this.✨

This beautifully detailed doll’s house from 1834 may look very different to the toys children grow up with today, but the imagination behind it hasn’t changed at all.🏡

For generations, play has helped children explore creativity, storytelling and the world around them - whether through handcrafted wooden furniture in the 1800s or digital games and modern toys today.

Objects like this remind us that Hertford’s history isn’t disconnected from modern life. In many ways, it still lives within the experiences families share today.💚

What toy or childhood object instantly takes you back to your childhood?

19/05/2026

🚜 Calling all little farmers!
Toddler Tuesday: On The Farm is coming to Hertford Museum, and it's packed with crafts, singing, stories and fun for the under 4s.
📅 Tuesday 2nd June 2026 🕥 10.30am to 11.45am 💷 £4.50 per child (includes a drink and a snack)
A lovely, fun morning out for your little one - perfect for meeting other local mums and dads, getting the wiggles out, and trying something new together. Expect tractors, farm animals and plenty of smiles 🐑🐖
⭐ Free places available for children from low-income families. Just bring a benefits letter or tax credits award letter when you book or arrive.
🎟️ Booking essential - reserve your spot here: https://sbrew.link/QKsoKOm9
📍 Hertford Museum, 18 Bull Plain, Hertford SG14 1DT
Tag a friend with a little one who'd love this 👇