Adults
The museum has a wide ranging programme of exhibitions, talks, walks and workshops for adults. Much of this programme is currently suspended but from 22nd August we are re-opening the museum and offering a programme of guided walks.
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.
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November 2019
Christmas Fair
We welcome back our annual Christmas Fair on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December from 11am to 4pm. There will be stalls with a wide range of local crafts, perfect for Christmas presents. This year there is also a museum stall with themed hampers, which make ideal gifts to take when visiting over the Christmas period. Homemade cakes, locally produced gin and craft beer will also be available and refreshments of mulled wine and mince pies will be served. As an…
Find out more »December 2019
Christmas Fair
We welcome back our annual Christmas Fair on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December from 11am to 4pm. There will be stalls with a wide range of local crafts, perfect for Christmas presents. This year there is also a museum stall with themed hampers, which make ideal gifts to take when visiting over the Christmas period. Homemade cakes, locally produced gin and craft beer will also be available and refreshments of mulled wine and mince pies will be served. As an…
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Christmas Wreath Making
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 is essential. Phone the curator on 01494-723700 or email Emily@amershammuseum.org
Find out more »January 2020
Opening Up Literature
Opening Up Literature classes are open to everyone— no prior knowledge needed. All classes take place in the Amersham Museum, Old Amersham. The cost of a ten week course is £150 which includes a copy of the book being studied. The Spring 2020 program starts on January 7th, please click on this link for further details.
Find out more »March 2020
CANCELLED – TALK: Arts & Crafts Architecture in Amersham
Find out about Amersham’s Arts & Crafts architecture, including homes and community buildings. Learn about J H Kennard, who designed many of our early 20th century homes. For booking please click on this link or email Emily
Find out more »April 2020
CANCELLED – Portrait Painting
Work with artist Katy Cook to create a portrait in acrylics. Your work will be inspired by artists who moved to Amersham during WWII, including Austrian artist Marie-Louise von Motesiczky. This session is for adults and families and places must by booked for adults and children. Booking required: please email: emily@amershammuseum.org These sessions are supported by the Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Charitable Trust.
Find out more »CANCELLED – TALK: Revisiting Metro-Land 1890-1940
Author, transport historian and former curator of the London Transport Museum, Oliver Green, will share the fascinating story of the development of Metro-land housing alongside the Metropolitan Railway. Amersham is the last and latest of the Metro-land developments. For booking and any other queries, please contact emily@amershammuseum.org
Find out more »May 2020
CANCELLED – TALK: Libertys – The Bucks Man behind the Famous Shop
Arthur Liberty: the Bucks Man, the London shop, the global style Liberty, the iconic London shop, needs very little introduction. Yet the story of this world famous department store is full of surprises, from its historical connection to Buckinghamshire to the effects of wartime on the company’s creative vision. Come and find out more at this talk by Will Phillips, Keeper of Social History at Bucks County Museum. For booking and any other queries, please contact emily@amershammuseum.org
Find out more »CANCELLED – A Poor King and Rich Commoners made Amersham
No other medium sized town has a medieval street plan untouched by post 1800 development. A short woodland walk starting at Amersham station through the beech woods down to old Amersham will explain how this came about: including a charter of King John and evidence of domination in the 18th century by the Drake family. There will be a rare opportunity to see impressive memorials to this family in the Drake Chapel. The walk around the medieval street plan will…
Find out more »CANCELLED – J H Kennard and Chesham Bois Walk
Discover one of the most important architects in Amersham’s 20th century development, J H Kennard. Join this walk around Chesham Bois and find out about the many projects undertaken by this Arts & Crafts architect. The walk starts outside the Parish Centre, Glebe Way, Chesham Bois and lasts 1½ to 2 hours. To book: www.visitchilterns.co.uk/walkingfest or email info@amershammuseum.org
Find out more »Plan Your Visit
49 High Street
Old Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0DP
01494 723700
info@amershammuseum.org
OPENING TIMES
The museum will re-open on Saturday 22nd August. We will be open at weekends only, 12 noon to 4.30pm. We ask that you pre-book your visit
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