The museum has a wide-ranging programme of exhibitions, talks, walks and workshops for adults.
Please visit our Events page for details
The museum welcomes pre-arranged visits by groups outside normal museum opening hours, during the day or in the evening. An introductory talk, either before the visit or when you arrive at the museum, can usually be arranged if requested.
We can also arrange a guided walk as part of your visit to the museum.
Come and see the traditional craft of bobbin lacemaking in action at Amersham Museum. Our volunteer lacemakers will demonstrate how bobbin lace is made there will be a chance to give it a go yourself, ask questions, and learn about the history of bobbin lacemaking in Amersham. Adults and children welcome, normal museum entrance fee […]
Drop-in, no booking required £3 (price is for craft only) Take inspiration from objects in the museum and make your own colourful pop art picture. Use bright paper, sticky-back plastic and bold black lines to create a unique artwork to take home. A fun, creative workshop for the whole family (all children must be accompanied by an adult). Ticket […]
Free. No need to book. Explore the museum in your own way during our relaxed SEND opening. Enjoy a quieter environment with Sensory Discovery Bags, handling objects, art materials and […]
Ages 14+. £10 per person Join Adrian Porter for a unique Urban Sketching Workshop. Urban Sketching means you sketch what you see where you live or visit; small details or […]
Teen and Adult Art Workshop ages 12+ £10 per person Local nature art makers Marieke Bosman and Adrian Porter will guide you to spend time in the Museum Garden to see […]
1:30 – 3:30pm £5 per child Step back in time and discover what life was like in 16th-century Amersham! Led by a costumed Tudor interpreter, you'll make your own fabric […]
£13 including wine or soft drink Step back in time to a world where plants were prized for their many medicinal virtues. Medical historian John Minshull returns to Amersham Museum’s […]
Come and see the traditional craft of bobbin lacemaking in action at Amersham Museum. Our volunteer lacemakers will demonstrate how bobbin lace is made there will be a chance to […]
Drop-in, no booking required £3 (price is for craft only) Take inspiration from the portrait busts in our exhibition and sculpt your own clay head! Discover how artists use facial features and […]
Join us at our monthly session for a sing-a-long to much loved songs from the 20th century. Everyone is welcome, and no musical experience is necessary. We sing for fun […]
Come and see the traditional craft of bobbin lacemaking in action at Amersham Museum. Our volunteer lacemakers will demonstrate how bobbin lace is made there will be a chance to […]
Join us at our monthly session for a sing-a-long to much loved songs from the 20th century. Everyone is welcome, and no musical experience is necessary. We sing for fun […]
Come and see the traditional craft of bobbin lacemaking in action at Amersham Museum. Our volunteer lacemakers will demonstrate how bobbin lace is made there will be a chance to […]
Monday 9 November, 7pm – 8.30pm Amersham Museum £13 including glass of wine or soft drink. On 9 November 1966, local GP Dr Helen Davidson was murdered in Hodgemoor Woods. […]
Join us at our monthly session for a sing-a-long to much loved songs from the 20th century. Everyone is welcome, and no musical experience is necessary. We sing for fun […]
Wednesday to Sunday 11.30am to 4pm. Also Bank Holiday Mondays.
49 High Street
Old Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0DP
“Enjoyed our visit to this wonderful interactive museum where you are positively encouraged to touch things!”
“Visited Amersham museum yesterday – lovely place, provides many details on the history of the place. Plenty of cute cafes, pubs and shops around also… not difficult to find free parking nearby. ”
“A well-run, informative and interesting small museum on the main street. It’s mostly volunteer-run and they do a great job in keeping it and making you feel welcome…Check out the herb garden too.”
“Enjoyable film and television location guided walk around Amersham hosted by Amersham Museum – here are the Sun Houses on Highover Park and further up the hill is High & Over.”
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