Welcome to Elstree & Borehamwood Museum

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.

OUR LATEST EXHIBITION 

EASTENDERS AT 40

CHECK OUT THE QUEEN VIC BAR & TAKE A SELFIE

BUY SOME FRUIT & VEG

SEE THE MURDERS ON THE SQUARE

FREE EASTENDERS BEER MAT WITH EVERY VISIT!

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Latest News

EastEnders At 40 - Remembering Our Opening Night

Adam Cuts The Tape

If you had been following us on this blog with our regular updates, you'll know how much we managed to accomplish in the two weeks we were closed.

We built a replica of the Queen Vic bar, complete with the bust of the Queen herself, and original working hand pumps - no beer included.


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The Friends Visit Bletchley Park

Here's a few photos taken by Derek Allen when the Friends visited Bletchley Park recently. An excellent day out all concurred with much to view and acres to walk around. It's no secret now that you should be a Friend to enjoy such benefits!

Bletchley House & Lake


Friends On The Loose
Friends Outside The House
Alan Turing's Study


The Enigma Machine

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EastEnders At 40 : Open Now

Our new Exhibition is now open and fans of the soap are dropping by to see our creation of the Queen Vic bar and taking selfies with the beer pumps and the Queen's head.

Don't forget Ian's Market Stall - are the fruit and veg real?  And Sharon's wedding dress and Dot's dress and coat.

There's a free EastEnders At 40 beer ...

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