Our Local History Society helps you find more about Barnet’s past and meet other people who enjoy history. ​Barnet Record Society was formed in 1927 after a group of local people became concerned that Barnet’s past was being lost and decided to start a collection of documents and objects relating to the history of Barnet and the surrounding areas. The Society’s first exhibition was held in the Barnet Council Chamber. However, as the years passed, the collection grew, and on 19 March 1938 it was given a permanent home at 31 Wood Street, where it has remained. After discovering that people thought the word ‘record’ indicated a music society, the name was changed in 1967 to Barnet & District Local History Society. It is now 'Barnet Museum and Local History Society'.

Join

Download and fill in the membership form below. Drop your form and payment in to the Museum or send it to Membership Secretary, Barnet Museum, 31 Wood Street, Barnet EN5 4BE.

Join the Local History Society

Membership benefits

• Programme of free lectures (and reduced price to other talks)
• Summer outings (at cost)
• Regular newsletters with lots of information and local history articles
• Summer garden party (small charge)
• Excellent archive and reference library
• Special offers in our shop
• AGM and annual report
• Meet other people who enjoy history

Membership options
Annual membership is currently
£12 individual
£15 joint/family
​(Subscriptions are renewable each January)
£200 life membership


​Please use the following details to make your payment: 
Bank: CAF Bank
Sort Code: 40 52 40
Account Name: Barnet Museum
Account No: 00021085