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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September 2018
Shardeloes
A fascinating insight into the 18th century redesign of the home of the town’s Lord of the Manor, Shardeloes. Find out about the skilled craftspeople – both locally and nationally renowned – who helped create this iconic local building.
Find out more »50 Fantastic Objects Trail
To celebrate The Arts Society golden jubilee we are running a special Our True Gold trail for people of all ages. Discover 50 of the museum's special objects, including many that are usually in the stores. There are opportunities to handle objects and make creative responses to them. Free after admission.
Find out more »50 Fantastic Objects Trail
To celebrate The Arts Society golden jubilee we are running a special Our True Gold trail for people of all ages. Discover 50 of the museum's special objects, including many that are usually in the stores. There are opportunities to handle objects and make creative responses to them. Free after admission.
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Walks of Amersham Old Town
Every Sunday, April to October, 2.30pm, £3 per person, children free A walk around Old Amersham viewing the old buildings which make Old Amersham unique. The talk explains the history of the town and covers the High Street and Broadway plus St. Mary’s church, School Close and Mill Lane and the Platt and Whielden Street. 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
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Tudor Walks
Last Saturday of the month, April to September, 2.30pm, £3 per person, children free These walks tell you about life - and death - in Amersham in Tudor times; food and drink, work and housing, fairs and markets, sickness and cures, clothing, and ghosts and religious beliefs. Costumed guides will tell you about the Lollard martyrs as you visit some of the places relevant to their story. Note the walk includes a steady climb through fields to the martyrs memorial. Walks start at…
Find out more »Walks of Amersham Old Town
Every Sunday, April to October, 2.30pm, £3 per person, children free A walk around Old Amersham viewing the old buildings which make Old Amersham unique. The talk explains the history of the town and covers the High Street and Broadway plus St. Mary’s church, School Close and Mill Lane and the Platt and Whielden Street. 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
Find out more »October 2018
Chiltern Club of Arts: Talk & Try – Upcycling & Recycled Crafts with Marjolein Trewavas
Visit the museum for a series of creative workshops for adults with real artists. Each pair of sessions will include a talk and demonstration, then a chance to try your hand at the artform or craft. Book Now
Find out more »JH Kennard and Amersham-on-the-hill walk
Saturday 6th October & Wednesday 10th October, 11am, £3 per person, children free Discover one of the most important architects in Amersham’s 20th century development, J H Kennard. Join this walk around Amersham-on-the-Hill and find out about the many projects undertaken by this arts & crafts architect. The walk starts outside Amersham station and lasts 1 ½ to 2 hours. Booking required. To book go to: https://www.visitchilterns.co.uk/walkingfest.html Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund
Find out more »Walks of Amersham Old Town
Every Sunday, April to October, 2.30pm, £3 per person, children free A walk around Old Amersham viewing the old buildings which make Old Amersham unique. The talk explains the history of the town and covers the High Street and Broadway plus St. Mary’s church, School Close and Mill Lane and the Platt and Whielden Street. 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
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 »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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