During the 1950s and early 1960s there was a small, private ‘kindergarten’ school located on Bois Lane, Chesham Bois called The Chiltern School although widely…
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From Market Town
To Metro-Land
Discover Amersham’s History
Amersham Museum is now open at weekends, 12 noon to 4.30pm. Our town walks and Tudor walks are also now running.
Our Museum
Amersham Museum reopened in summer 2017 after a major refurbishment and expansion. The museum’s medieval hall house is now more clearly visible for visitors to see and enjoy. The new museum displays explore life in the town in 1580, 1775, 1892, 1939 and 1964. Complete your visit with a wander through our wonderful herb garden, which is packed with plants used for medicinal purposes.
Support Us
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
DISCOVER OUR STORIES
Perfume and pigs,
learn about
working lives in 1964
Be Part Of Our Story
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Listen to stories
from the 1930's
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
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Find Out morePlan Your Visit
49 High Street
Old Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0DP
01494 723700
info@amershammuseum.org
OPENING TIMES
The museum will re-open on Saturday 22nd August. We will be open at weekends only, 12 noon to 4.30pm. We ask that you pre-book your visit
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