Welcome to our new trustees!
We are delighted to welcome four new trustees to the Museum’s board. Jenny Baker, Tessa Drysdale, Linda Gould and Mary Tebje will join next month,…
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From Market Town
To Metro-Land
Discover Amersham’s History
Our Museum
Based largely in a medieval hall house, Amersham Museum explores life in the town in 1580, 1775, 1892, 1939 and 1964. Sit at the Tudor dinner table, relax in the 1930s living room, or listen to stories in Ron Haddock’s 1960s record shop. Visit our changing exhibition programme, join a guided walk, take part in an activity session, or wander through our medicinal herb garden.
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We are an independent museum and registered charity, run almost entirely by volunteers. We do not receive funding from local or central government. Donations help support the running costs of the museum and the creation of special projects with community groups, older people and schools. Find out more about how you can support the museum
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Perfume and pigs,
learn about
working lives in 1964
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Listen to stories
from the 1930s
Find out
who owned
the town
in 1775
Discover how the coming of the Metropolitan Railway
changed everything in 1892
Experience life
in a Tudor home
1580
Discover Amersham's
Amazing History
Featured Events
Up close and personal session
Get up close to objects from the Museum’s collection in our new monthly small group sessions. March’s object is Polly England’s nurse’s uniform from her early medical experiences in the…
Straw Plaiting Workshop
An opportunity to learn the heritage skills of straw plaiting at Amersham Museum on Saturday 1st April 2023. Experience the working lives of the straw plaiters living in the Chilterns…
Sewing Straw Plait
This basic course will introduce the skills required to successfully stitch plait into a hat, bag, or basket. You will be provided with ready-made straw plait, thread, and needle to…
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In Other News
Come into the garden!
1 April to 29 October Included with museum admission charge. Enjoy our beautiful herb garden, including a new temporary display about Maud Grieve (1858-1941), local…
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Doreen Wright
A new article by Judy Thompson and Alison Bailey, January 2023 Doreen Wright was a pioneering sportswoman, founder of Amersham Swimming Club, and local councillor…
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Nick’s Shakespeare Walk – Stratford to The Globe Theatre
Nick Gammage will be “walking in the footsteps of William Shakespeare” to raise funds for the museum which is now registered with Just Giving. Interesting…
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49 High Street
Old Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0DP
01494 723700
[email protected]
We open Wednesdays to Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, 12noon until 4:30pm.
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