Museums & Galleries · Hertfordshire
Elstree and Borehamwood Museum
📍 WD6 1EB
Photo: Matt Brown (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Themed displays on local history and film heritage
- Temple of Doom mine chase play exhibit
- Exhibition on films made in Shenley Road
- Stories behind Moby Dick and The Dam Busters
- Talks and workshops for schools and community groups
Elstree and Borehamwood Museum is an independent local history museum, run entirely by volunteers, which opened its doors in 2000 after growing out of a community history project. Inside you'll find themed displays covering local history and the area's strong film connections, including a current exhibition exploring films made on Shenley Road and the stories behind Moby Dick and The Dam Busters, plus a Temple of Doom mine chase activity. The museum also runs talks and workshops for schools and community groups. It's a good stop for anyone interested in local and cinema history, with disabled access and free admission. Set in Elstree and Borehamwood, Hertsmere, it's close to Elstree & Borehamwood station, with 27 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays for those planning a longer visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12pm-6pm; Saturday 10am-3pm
- Accessibility
- Disabled access available
- Best for
- Local history and film heritage enthusiasts
From the attraction's own website on 10 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
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🚆 Or come by train
- Elstree & Borehamwood 0.3 miles
- Radlett 2.7 miles
- Mill Hill Broadway 3.2 miles
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