About Epping Forest District Museum
Housing locally significant collections & running heritage & culture activities, events & workshops on site and out and about.
Epping Forest District Museum Description
Epping Forest District Museum has been based in Waltham Abbey since 1981 and tells the story of the Epping Forest District through its collections of over 50, 000 objects. The Museum, Heritage and Culture team also run a number of heritage and cultural events, workshops and activities both on site and out and about in the community.
The museum is housed in a Grade II* listed Tudor building and is part of Epping Forest District Council. The museum also manages Lowewood Museum in Hoddesdon on behalf of Broxbourne Borough Council. Further information can be found at Epping Forest Museum's website www. eppingforestdc. gov. uk /museum
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Just a few weeks left to see our Man on the Moon exhibition before it closes on 20 July! Come and explore the technology used, how much it costs & the risks taken to get to the moon!
Applications are open for the Creativity Award 2020! You could win £1,000 to help with course fees or specialist equipment for your chosen art form. Find out more and apply here: http://ow.ly/Klvj50uRyL8
How to Draw...Animals Want to learn how to draw your favourite animal? Join our artist to learn tips & techniques for drawing all kinds of animals.
Mon 5 Aug 10-11.30am (Loughton Library)... 1.30-3pm (Epping Library) 7-14 years, £10
Booking Essential: http://ow.ly/7IEV50uQzKB
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Join us for Musical in 2 Days this summer! Be a fabulous performer, show off your singing, dancing & acting skills in a mini version of Oliver!
Wed 31 July/ Thurs 1 Aug 10am-3pm North Weald Village Hall For 5+ years, £40
... Booking Essential: http://ow.ly/dpIG50uQzeo
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eNgage 2019 off to a fantastic start - everyone is amazing and the audience are loving the show!
Getting ready for our annual dance showcase eNgage - technical rehearsals taking place right now ready for the big show tonight!
Applications are open for the Creativity Award 2020! You could win £1,000 to help with course fees or specialist equipment for your chosen art form. Find out more and apply here: www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/community/creat ivity-award/
Epping Forest Creative Network is a new forum for teachers and cultural organisations to share resources and learning, identify CPD needs, and help improve cultural provision for schools in the Epping Forest District.
Join us for our second meeting to enjoy Pimms, Strawberries and Cream along with a chance to discuss:
• the barriers schools face in providing a rich cultural offer
... • how to address these to meet OFSTED’s new inspection framework
• upcoming projects, opportunities and potential funding streams
• Epping Forest District Museum’s schools offer
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Applications are open for the Creativity Award 2020! You could win £1,000 to help with course fees or specialist equipment for your chosen art form. Find out more and apply here: www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/community/creat ivity-award/
Join us for our new Mini Play, Big Listen sessions at the museum! Next session on 2 July at 11.15am - join our tailored session for children with autism and support network for parents and carers. Book your space now eppingforestdc.bookinglive.com/book/add/p /251
Please share Keep It Local Waltham Abbey ... Waltham Abbey Residents Association SEN Fun Essex
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Epping Forest Creative Network is a new forum for teachers and cultural organisations to share resources and learning, identify CPD needs, and help improve cultural provision for schools in the Epping Forest District.
Join us for our second meeting to enjoy Pimms, Strawberries and Cream along with a chance to discuss:
• the barriers schools face in providing a rich cultural offer
... • how to address these to meet OFSTED’s new inspection framework
• upcoming projects, opportunities and potential funding streams
• Epping Forest District Museum’s schools offer
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Our guidebook “The story of the Epping Forest District in 30 Objects” is a great gift or purchase for anyone who loves history and wants to find out more about the great stories our district has to tell! It costs just £4.50 & can currently be purchased in the museum shop!
Abbey Gateway, 1927
This view, taken from inside what is now the Abbey Gardens, shows the small gate closed so animals from the Abbey Farm which grazed in the field couldn't escape. The houses on the left of the gate are no longer there.