Our current exhibitions
I Grew Up 80s
13 December – 15 March 2026
An entire generation has a chance to wallow in nostalgia with the fantastic free-to-visit exhibition, I Grew Up 80s (as seen on BBC Breakfast).
Take a trip back in time and explore the cultural landscape of 1980s Britain through the eyes of a child – revisiting the colourful vibrancy and innovation that defined the decade. From Betamax to BMX, Dirty Dancing to Donkey Kong, the Thompson Twins to Transformers.
I Grew Up 80s is a lovingly curated time capsule of over 200 treasures showcasing the youthful exuberance of this much-loved decade.
Wildlife – for the record: 150 years of the Hertfordshire Natural History Society
Hertfordshire Natural History Society’s volunteers have been recording and monitoring the county’s wildlife since 1875. This exhibition showcases some of North Hertfordshire’s special wildlife and habitats. It celebrates leading figures from the Society’s past and the continuing work of its volunteers to help protect the living world in uncertain times.
This exhibition is in The Arches, part of the upstairs Terrace Gallery.
Museum Talks
For more information and to book tickets click here to go to Ticket Source, have a look at the events on our Facebook page or ask at the Museum reception and we can book it for you.
Are you part of a local group or society?
We offer a number of bookable talks given by our expert museum staff. The talks need to be pre-booked and cost £65. Talks can be held at the Museum or at your own venue; if your venue is outside the district, we have to charge travelling expenses.
They can be for up to 40 people. The talks usually last an hour and can be daytime or evening.
It is also possible to arrange online talks using platforms such as Zoom. Please ask for further details.
For more information or to book a talk please email Rebecca Barkus.
To see a full list of available talks, please click here.