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According to 2024 figures from the Charity Commission, only 1% of Trustees are under the age of 30. We’re delighted to be one of six museums…
Find Out moreBased largely in a medieval hall house, Amersham Museum explores life in the town’s past through intriguing objects and local stories. Sit at the Tudor dinner table, relax in the 1930s living room, or listen to stories in Ron Haddock’s 1960s record shop. Investigate our timeline display from fossils to dolls houses, and medieval tiles to historical maps. Visit our changing exhibition programme, join a guided walk, take part in an activity session, or wander through our medicinal herb garden. Click on this link to download our 2025 leaflet.
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According to 2024 figures from the Charity Commission, only 1% of Trustees are under the age of 30. We’re delighted to be one of six museums…
Find Out moreWe’re very grateful to local community radio station Chiltern Voice for supporting us as their September Charity of the Month. It has been great to…
Find Out moreThe first copy of the museum’s latest book All aboard to Amersham (from Market Town to Metroland) was presented by David Balderson, Chairman of Amersham Bowls…
Find Out moreWe’re looking forward to taking part in Amersham’s annual Heritage Day on Sunday 7 September. The Museum will be open from 11.30am to 4.30pm with…
Find Out moreOpening hours:
Wednesday to Sunday, and Bank Holiday Mondays, 12 noon to 4.30pm
49 High Street
Old Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0DP
01494 723700
[email protected]
“Enjoyed our visit to this wonderful interactive museum where you are positively encouraged to touch things!”
“Visited Amersham museum yesterday – lovely place, provides many details on the history of the place. Plenty of cute cafes, pubs and shops around also… not difficult to find free parking nearby. ”
“A well-run, informative and interesting small museum on the main street. It’s mostly volunteer-run and they do a great job in keeping it and making you feel welcome…Check out the herb garden too.”
“Enjoyable film and television location guided walk around Amersham hosted by Amersham Museum – here are the Sun Houses on Highover Park and further up the hill is High & Over.”
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