Past Exhibitions

Discover the untold story of the rural community of Foxholes Farm, growing in the shadow of the world’s most powerful empire.

Free Admission

Celebrate the centenary of Hertford’s newest station, Hertford North.  Discover how the station was built, used and modernised, and learn about the trains and people that passed through it.

Discover how Hertford’s pubs have been at the centre of everyday life for over 300 years.

Discover the beautiful sketches and paintings of Revd Richard Newell and his son Charles, made both at their home in Little Hormead and on walking tours around Britain and Ireland.

From North London to Hertford, John Godden painted the world around him, like no one else, finding beauty where others saw the everyday or the unsightly. His LGBT+ portraits illustrate the hidden lives of many gay men in the 1960s. Discover his unique talent in this exciting new exhibition.

Please note: This exhibition contains sexualised nudity and is recommended for ages 16+. Parents wishing to accompany younger children in this exhibition do so at their own discretion.

Discover a world of animals – from extraordinary creatures to familiar friends – as we explore our relationship with animals, and how their image and characteristics have captured the imagination of artists and craftspeople for thousands of years.

Float through four centuries of ballooning in Hertfordshire, from the earliest manned flight over England in 1784, and the daring exploits of nineteenth century aeronauts, through the Zeppelin threats of the First World War, to modern-day ballooning escapades in Hertford.

Utilising Hertford Museum’s extensive geology collection, including Hertfordshire’s native puddingstone, to help understand the past, present and future of the earth’s climate.

Its Free! Donations welcome!

From farmland on the edge of Hertford to a close knit community with its own unique identity, discover the stories of the pioneers who made Sele Farm their home.

Find out how the estate has continued to develop, and what it is like to live and grow up there today.