Amersham Heritage Day
Sunday 8 September, 11.30am to 5pm
Special Heritage Day admission price: £1 for adults, children free.
What’s on?
Exhibitions
Visit Amersham Museum on the town’s annual Heritage Day to see our brand new exhibition, Precious Objects.
When artist Marie-Louise von Motesiczky fled her home in Vienna and settled in Amersham at the start of the Second World War, she was only able to bring a few items to England. We are delighted to be borrowing a pair of 18th century enamelled sheep ornaments from Tate, two items precious to Marie-Louise, as part of this exhibition.
What would be your precious object?
Artist Elaine Duigenan has designed our new exhibition, which features artworks created by pupils from Our Lady’s School, children who attend the Museum’s Art Club, and members of its Singing Group. Visitors and organisers from Amersham’s Refugee Week 2024 event, members of Amersham Museum Singing Group, and other local residents including Amersham Mayor Dominic Pinkney and Sarah Green MP, have each lent a precious object and shared its story. Our Collections Volunteers have also nominated their most precious object on display in the Museum for visitors to discover.
Lacemaking
Try your hand at traditional bobbin lacemaking with our expert volunteers, who will be demonstrating their skills in the Museum’s garden.
Martyrs and Mummers
Outside the Museum, look for cast members of the Amersham Martyrs Community Play 2022 sharing their research on Tudor Amersham and try out a spell in the pillory! They will perform a short Mummers Play at 12.00noon and 2.00pm.
Heritage Day Walks
Explore Old Amersham and find out more about its development from the 18th century onwards, led by our experienced guide. Tickets £6, pre-booking recommended: WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN – Amersham Museum
Enjoy a Tudor Taster Walk, led by expert costumed guides. Meet at the porch of St Mary’s Church for a circular walk that includes a walk uphill to the Martyrs Memorial. Walks last one hour. No charge, just turn up on the day!
Walks start at 12noon and 14.15.
Anthony the Mobile Museum
Check out our mobile museum with its timeline of local history – and take your opportunity to nominate your precious object to celebrate our new exhibition, or explore other people’s choices. It’s also your chance to browse our shop, and mobile sales stall, with an exciting range of locally-made and locally-inspired products.
