Our museum has lots of family-friendly hands-on exhibitions and we encourage families to explore the galleries and object boxes and garden. 

Tudor Gallery
Tudor Gallery

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

Museum Trail

Click on the image for details and downloadable map
Click on the image for details and downloadable map

 

 

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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Forthcoming Family Events

Lacemakers at the Museum

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

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 […]

Lacemakers at the Museum

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

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 […]

Lacemakers at the Museum

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

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 […]

Lacemakers at the Museum

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

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 […]

Lacemakers at the Museum

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

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 […]

Lacemakers at the Museum

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

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 […]

Lacemakers at the Museum

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

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 […]

Lacemakers at the Museum

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

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 […]

Plan Your Visit

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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