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.
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 and as a sociable way to get together. The FREE sessions are once a month on a Tuesday from 10am to 11.30am. Just drop in, […]
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 […]
Workshop 1: ‘Plant Families, and Vegetative Features of Rosaceae’ In partnership with Wild Amersham, this series of workshops for adults offers an introduction to the concept of a ‘Plant Family’, by exploring the Rose family, Rosaceae. This is not a family exclusively of roses - it is also home to a diverse array of other […]
St Mary’s Church, Old Amersham £5 suggested donation In partnership with the Tyndale Society and St Mary’s Church, we are marking Tyndale500, the 500th anniversary of the first New Testament in English. 500 years ago in 1526 William Tyndale published the first New Testament in English to ever be printed and the first to be translated […]
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 and as a sociable way to get together. The FREE sessions are once a month on a Tuesday from 10am to 11.30am. Just drop in, […]
St Mary’s Church, Old Amersham £5 suggested donation In partnership with the Tyndale Society and St Mary’s Church, we are marking Tyndale500, the 500th anniversary of the first New Testament in English. Amersham was very hospitable to Lollardy, the heretical movement which flowed from the ideas of John Wyclif (d.1384). Lollards stressed the importance of the […]
Workshop 2: ‘The Flowers of Rosaceae, and the Amersham Museum Garden’ In partnership with Wild Amersham, this series of workshops for adults offers an introduction to the concept of a ‘Plant Family’, by exploring the Rose family, Rosaceae. This is not a family exclusively of roses - it is also home to a diverse array […]
Included with standard admission Our beautiful herb garden is maintained by a dedicated team of gardening volunteers, who usually work during our closed hours. This is your chance to meet […]
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 […]
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 and as a sociable way to get together. The FREE sessions are once a month on a Tuesday from 10am to 11.30am. Just drop in, […]
£13 including wine or soft drink The 1960s & 1970s saw dramatic changes in British society and these were reflected here in Amersham. The growth in housing, changes in shopping & retail habits and in transport all combined to make Amersham a vibrant community nestling in the Chilterns at the end of the Met Line. Pete Healy gives a flavour […]
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 […]
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 and as a sociable way to get together. The FREE sessions are once a month on a Tuesday from 10am to 11.30am. Just drop in, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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