We’ve been delighted to be the recipient of three grants over the last month, all supporting the museum as an independent charity to increase our activities for a wider range […]
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Aged 18 to 30? Become an Amersham Museum Trustee!
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 in England this year to […]
Read MoreThank you to Chiltern Voice
We’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 work with them to raise […]
Read MoreAll aboard to Amersham
The 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 Club to Major (Retd) Steve […]
Read MoreHeritage Day 2025
We’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 a special admission price of […]
Read MoreBring It Back project
Bring It Back is your chance to break free from the ordinary and reconnect with nature and history – right here in Old Amersham, based on discovery and exploration of […]
Read MoreThe Plant Pharmacy – new garden display
We’ve launched a new display in the museum’s garden, that explores how some of the plants we grow not only have historical uses, but have also inspired current medicines. Created with […]
Read MoreRotary Club of Amersham supports Anthony
For the third year, the Rotary Club of Amersham have provided funding to support the running costs of ‘Anthony’ our Mobile Museum. These welcome donations enable the museum team to […]
Read MoreAmersham Museum goes digital!
We are delighted to announce we have launched our new digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app! Our guide takes you behind the scenes at Amersham […]
Read MoreVolunteer Bookkeeper Vacancy
Do you enjoy maintaining organised financial records? Would you like to play a key volunteer role helping Amersham Museum to run smoothly? Our current volunteer bookkeeper has decided to stand […]
Read MoreChilterns Walking Festival
Amersham Museum is contributing eight walks to the upcoming Chilterns Walking Festival, each led by our expert guides, with ticket proceeds going to the museum. The walks are: 17th May – […]
Read MoreA Home for Straw Hat Plaiting at Amersham Museum
We are thrilled to receive a grant from the Endangered Crafts Fund run by Heritage Crafts to support a project to bring straw plaiting back to Amersham. The Fund was […]
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Opening 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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