Time Travel Trail of Amersham old town

Families can explore some of the wonderful details of Amersham old town with our town trail. The trail has been beautifully illustrated by artist Livi Gosling, and produced with the support of the Rothschild Foundation, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Chilterns AONB. Print off the trail before you set off, so you can fill it in as you explore the town.

Click on the image for details and downloadable map

 

 

 

 

 

Forthcoming Family Events

Lacemakers at the Museum

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

Come and see the traditional craft of bobbin lacemaking in action at Amersham Museum. Our volunteer lacemakers will demonstrate how bobbin lace is made there will be a chance to […]

Lacemakers at the Museum

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

Come and see the traditional craft of bobbin lacemaking in action at Amersham Museum. Our volunteer lacemakers will demonstrate how bobbin lace is made there will be a chance to […]

Up Close and Personal session: World War II

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

Get up close to objects from the Museum’s collection in our monthly small group sessions.  June's objects are all related to World War II to tie in with our current exhibition Marie-Louise in Amersham. From medals to rations, uniforms to barrage balloons, come explore the domestic and military history of Amersham  during the Second World War.  £2, […]

Lacemakers at the Museum

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

Come and see the traditional craft of bobbin lacemaking in action at Amersham Museum. Our volunteer lacemakers will demonstrate how bobbin lace is made there will be a chance to give it a go yourself, ask questions, and learn about the history of bobbin lacemaking in Amersham. Adults and children welcome, normal museum entrance fee […]

Come into the garden! The wonders of plant medicine

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

Saturday 29 June 2024, 2pm to 4pm. Included in admission price. Join us for a gentle afternoon in the medicinal garden with Kristine De Block, your local medical herbalist. She is looking forward to showing you the simple wonders of plant medicine and how these everyday plants fit into her herbal care today. You will also […]

Up Close and Personal session: Art in Amersham

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

Get up close to objects from the Museum’s collection in our monthly small group sessions.  Come explore Amersham's artistic past and present with a range of objects from our art […]

Plan Your Visit

Opening hours:

Wednesday to Sunday, and Bank Holiday Mondays, 12noon 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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