Our museum has lots of family-friendly hands-on exhibitions and we encourage families to explore the galleries and object boxes and garden.
Role play – upstairs in the Tudor Gallery you can role play at the banquet table and dress up like a Tudor
Trails – there is a Nature Trail around the museum and Town Trail. The stewards at the front desk are happy to help with them
Craft Cart – upstairs in the Time Travel Gallery there is a crat cart full of activities and resources to use. Get creative and make something inspired by your visit
Toys – in this room there are also some toy boxes ideal for toddlers to enjoy playing with.
Garden – please ask our friendly stewards for the Garden Toy Box. It’s full of traditional games and toys for you to enjoy.
Events – during Half Term and School Holidays we run family Create! Workshops. Please see the Events Diary for details and follow us on
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Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail From 24th May – 1st June, join us for the Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by Kids in Museums and Usborne. This national family trail is inspired by Shrapnel Boys, a forthcoming novel by award-winning children’s author Jenny Pearson. The trail […]
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 them, enjoy the garden at its best, and chat to them about how they keep the garden looking good.
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 […]
Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail From 24th May – 1st June, join us for the Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by Kids in Museums and Usborne. This national family trail is inspired by Shrapnel Boys, a forthcoming novel by award-winning children’s author Jenny Pearson. The trail […]
Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail From 24th May – 1st June, join us for the Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by Kids in Museums and Usborne. This national family trail is inspired by Shrapnel Boys, a forthcoming novel by award-winning children’s author Jenny Pearson. The trail […]
Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail From 24th May – 1st June, join us for the Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by Kids in Museums and Usborne. This national family trail is inspired by Shrapnel Boys, a forthcoming novel by award-winning children’s author Jenny Pearson. The trail […]
Drop-in £3 - no need to book. Suitable for families of all ages. Learn about the importance of the Dig for Victory campaign as a vital part of the war effort and create your own mini garden to take home. This craft involves sticking, using soil and being out in our beautiful museum garden so […]
Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail From 24th May – 1st June, join us for the Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by […]
Drop-in £3 - no need to book. Suitable for families of all ages. Learn about the importance of the Dig for Victory campaign as a vital part of the war […]
Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail From 24th May – 1st June, join us for the Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by […]
Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail From 24th May – 1st June, join us for the Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by […]
Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail From 24th May – 1st June, join us for the Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by […]
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 […]
Sunday 22nd June, 2pm to 4pm £6.50 per person (in addition to normal museum admission charges) Join us for a Summer Event 'Strawberries and Cake' in the beautiful surroundings of […]
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 […]
Opening hours:
Wednesday to Sunday, and Bank Holiday Mondays, 12 noon to 4.30pm
49 High Street
Old Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0DP
01494 723700
[email protected]
“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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