Elstree and Borehamwood Museum
Free volunteer-run local history museum in Borehamwood covering the town and its film studios, with displays on classic films made in Elstree.
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About the museum
The Elstree and Borehamwood Museum is an independent local history museum that opened in 2000. It grew out of a community history project and is run entirely by volunteers as a registered charity. It is housed on the top floor of the community complex and library building on Shenley Road in the centre of Borehamwood.
The museum collects objects and photographs about the town and its surroundings and presents them in themed displays. A particular strength is the story of Elstree and Borehamwood as a centre of British film-making, and exhibitions have celebrated 100 years of Elstree Studios, with displays about films such as The Dam Busters, Moby Dick and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
The museum also keeps an oral history collection, runs talks and workshops for schools and local community groups, and shows temporary exhibitions on subjects such as the history of local schools. Admission is free.
Highlights
- Displays on classic films made at Elstree Studios
- Themed displays of local objects and photographs
- Oral history collection
- Talks and workshops for schools and community groups
- Free admission
- Founded
- 2000
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free; donations are welcome.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is on one level on the second (top) floor, reached by lifts in the library on the ground floor (lift door 110 cm wide). A steward greets visitors and can help, and seating is provided. The nearest accessible toilet is on the ground floor and has baby changing facilities; there are no public toilets on the second floor. Two disabled bays are next to the museum, and Blue Badge holders can park free in any pay and display bay.
Kids & families
- Baby changing facilities
A baby changing facility is in the accessible toilet on the ground floor.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Nearest railway station · 15-min walk
The nearest railway station is about half a mile away, roughly a 15-minute walk.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
There is no car parking on site. Public car parks are on Furzehill Road, Clarendon Road (directly opposite) and at the Shopping Park off Theobald Street; bays are also available along Shenley Road.
- Accessible parking
The museum is in the community complex on Shenley Road. What3words: palm.kite.faded.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Talks and workshops are offered for schools and local community groups. |
