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 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 the Heritage Lottery Fund and Artswork, the South East Bridge.
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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July 2019
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)
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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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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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