Events
Click on this link to download Amersham Museum’s events leaflet for 2018 giving you details of all our exhibitions, events, walk and clubs for over the coming year. A printed version is available from the museum front desk during opening hours.
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November 2018
Amersham at War and Car Richardson’s People of WWI
This exhibition explores what it was like to live in Amersham during WWI; the experiences of the women and children left behind as well as those who passed through the town. Learn about the people who returned to Amersham from the Front and the commemoration of war in the town. The exhibition will be complemented by the display of the drawings of local artist Car Richardson, of recuperating WWI soldiers. There will be over 80 images on display of…
Find out more »Talk: Suffragette Voices – Recordings of Veterans Telling their Stories
Antonia Raeburn’s “The Militant Suffragettes”, published in 1973, has been described as a ‘forgotten classic’. It is the Suffragette story, told where possible in their words, taken from numerous personal recordings she made at the time. Much of the recorded material has remained unheard and Antonia will present it together with the contemporary relevant illustrations. The talk takes place in the Market Hall, High Street, Amersham. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Tickets cost £8 each or…
Find out more »Museum Miniaturists Christmas Workshop
Join us this Winter for more Museum Miniaturists workshops! Work with a real artist to create miniature Christmas decorations for our Georgian and WW2 dolls houses for our Christmas window display. This event is aimed at children accompanied by an adult, but may also be suitable for older unaccompanied children. Book now to reserve your free space, or drop-in on the day! (subject to availability)
Find out more »December 2018
Christmas Fair
Shop for wonderful Christmas gifts made by local craftspeople. To get you in the Christmas spirit there is carol singing and festive refreshments. Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December, 11am-4pm
Find out more »Reminiscence Group
Amersham Museum runs a monthly reminiscence group where we share our stories and memories from the past. These sessions are both stimulating and fun and give us the opportunity to meet new people. The sessions cost £2 per person and last for around an hour and always include tea, coffee and biscuits. The sessions are on Monday mornings, 10.30am - 11.30am The dates for 2018 are: 5th February, 5th March, 9th April, 14th May, 11th June, 9th July, 10th September,…
Find out more »Create! Christmas
Mix up some festive bath-time treats to give as a gift or just for fun! Suitable for families with children ages 5+. Drop-in, free after admission. Subject to availability.
Find out more »Christmas Wreath Making – The Chiltern Club of Arts
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Join this popular session, facilitated by Shaw's of Amersham, and learn how to make a wonderful wreath or table centre for Christmas. Price includes wreath, materials, mulled wine and mince pies. Booking required.
Find out more »Plan Your Visit
49 High Street
Old Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0DP
01494 723700
info@amershammuseum.org
OPENING TIMES
In 2018, the museum is open from 10th February, every Wednesday to Sunday (and Bank Holiday Mondays) from 12 noon to 4.30pm.
We are open throughout the week for groups, schools, workshops and special events.
£3 Adults | Children are free
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