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 complete the application form below.
Arts and Crafts Sessions
Visit the museum for one of our many arts and crafts sessions linking aspects of 20th Century Amersham history with hands-on fun.
Drop-in (unless otherwise stated) and free after admission with the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund. Subject to availability, during busy periods there may be a short wait for some activities. More details on our website.
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August 2019
Create! Home Series
Runs every Wednesday from 31st July to 28th August between 12.00 midday and 4pm. 28th July - Design & Print a set of greetings cards based on the design of your own home. 7th August - Design and make a house-shaped treasure box. 14th August - Explore our doll's house and make a mini interior of your own. 21st August - Design & Print a set of greetings cards based on the design of your own home. 28th August -…
Find out more »Create! Home Series
Runs every Wednesday from 31st July to 28th August between 12.00 midday and 4pm. 28th July - Design & Print a set of greetings cards based on the design of your own home. 7th August - Design and make a house-shaped treasure box. 14th August - Explore our doll's house and make a mini interior of your own. 21st August - Design & Print a set of greetings cards based on the design of your own home. 28th August -…
Find out more »September 2019
ART CLUB for children aged 7-11
ART CLUB We also run an after-school art club for children aged 7-11. The Chiltern Club of Arts Juniors runs in term-time and students will have a chance to learn about different types of art, local artists, and to try their hand at different art styles. Throughout the half-term students will work towards the Arts Award; a nationally recognised initiative from Arts Council England. The next sessions start in September. Please contact emily@amershammuseum.org for more details. Supported with investment from…
Find out more »October 2019
Create! Crawly Trail
Hunt the museum for creepy crawlies and learn about how we protect the museum's collections from past damage! Finish the trail by making a creepy crawly to take home.
Find out more »Create! Crawly Trail
Hunt the museum for creepy crawlies and learn about how we protect the museum's collections from past damage! Finish the trail by making a creepy crawly to take home.
Find out more »Create! Crawly Trail
Hunt the museum for creepy crawlies and learn about how we protect the museum's collections from past damage! Finish the trail by making a creepy crawly to take home.
Find out more »Create! Crawly Trail
Hunt the museum for creepy crawlies and learn about how we protect the museum's collections from past damage! Finish the trail by making a creepy crawly to take home.
Find out more »Create! Crawly Trail
Hunt the museum for creepy crawlies and learn about how we protect the museum's collections from past damage! Finish the trail by making a creepy crawly to take home.
Find out more »Create! Crawly Trail
Hunt the museum for creepy crawlies and learn about how we protect the museum's collections from past damage! Finish the trail by making a creepy crawly to take home.
Find out more »November 2019
Create! Crawly Trail
Hunt the museum for creepy crawlies and learn about how we protect the museum's collections from past damage! Finish the trail by making a creepy crawly to take home.
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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