Families
Activities
The museum is packed with interactive activities for children. Each time zone in the museum has a box containing period specific toys and books, hats to try on and a multimedia tablet quiz. In the 1580s room children can also lay the table, write at the desk and dress up as the master and mistress of the house. There are puzzles in the 1960s zone and in our education space there are always craft activities for families to complete.
There is also a varied programme of activities for families, catering for children of all different ages.
Art Club
We run a termly after-school art club for children aged 7-11. There is a different theme each term. This year we have covered printing, portraiture and life drawing, and perspective. In autumn 2019 our theme is Expressionism. At the end of each term there is a celebration of the children’s work, which the parents are invited to. We also make sure that the children meet a practising artist each term and ideally visit them in their studio.
There are two classes on a Thursday, one at 3.45pm and one at 5pm. Each class is 1 hour 15 minutes. From September 2019 fees are £65 per term. Children can come along for a FREE trial session.
The children work towards an Arts Award (Discover and Explore), a nationally recognised initiative: https://www.artsaward.org.uk/site/?id=64
If you would like your child to come for a free trial or sign up to the club please click on this link and complete the application form.
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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…
Find out more »Christmas Doll’s House Decorating
Join another fantastic miniaturist workshop led by artist Anna Schofield. Make decorations, prepare the fires and wrap the miniature presents for Christmas in our 1930s and Georgian dolls houses. Supported by the Amersham Arts Society. Booking required, through Eventbrite.
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Mini Museum – For the under 5s
Join one of our special themed under fives sessions. Each session is linked to the museum collection and includes messy play, craft, a trail and songs Cost £3 per child (babies under 1 are free)
Find out more »Plan Your Visit
49 High Street
Old Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0DP
01494 723700
info@amershammuseum.org
OPENING TIMES
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 12 noon to 4.30pm until the end of November.
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