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 £70 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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April 2020
CANCELLED – Portrait Painting
Work with artist Katy Cook to create a portrait in acrylics. Your work will be inspired by artists who moved to Amersham during WWII, including Austrian artist Marie-Louise von Motesiczky. This session is for adults and families and places must by booked for adults and children. Booking required: please email: emily@amershammuseum.org These sessions are supported by the Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Charitable Trust.
Find out more »CANCELLED – Spring Trail Through the Easter Holidays
Visit the museum for one of our many arts and crafts sessions linking Amersham’s history with hands-on fun. Drop-in (unless otherwise stated). Subject to availability, during busy periods there may be a short wait for some activities. Hunt the museum and garden for signs of spring. Find them all and make a decorated plant pot to take home.
Find out more »CANCELLED – Portrait Painting
Work with artist Katy Cook to create a portrait in acrylics. Your work will be inspired by artists who moved to Amersham during WWII, including Austrian artist Marie-Louise von Motesiczky. This session is for adults and families and places must by booked for adults and children. Booking required: please email: emily@amershammuseum.org These sessions are supported by the Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Charitable Trust.
Find out more »CANCELLED – Spring Trail Through the Easter Holidays
Visit the museum for one of our many arts and crafts sessions linking Amersham’s history with hands-on fun. Drop-in (unless otherwise stated). Subject to availability, during busy periods there may be a short wait for some activities. Hunt the museum and garden for signs of spring. Find them all and make a decorated plant pot to take home.
Find out more »CANCELLED – Spring Trail Through the Easter Holidays
Visit the museum for one of our many arts and crafts sessions linking Amersham’s history with hands-on fun. Drop-in (unless otherwise stated). Subject to availability, during busy periods there may be a short wait for some activities. Hunt the museum and garden for signs of spring. Find them all and make a decorated plant pot to take home.
Find out more »CANCELLED – Spring Trail Through the Easter Holidays
Visit the museum for one of our many arts and crafts sessions linking Amersham’s history with hands-on fun. Drop-in (unless otherwise stated). Subject to availability, during busy periods there may be a short wait for some activities. Hunt the museum and garden for signs of spring. Find them all and make a decorated plant pot to take home.
Find out more »CANCELLED – Spring Trail Through the Easter Holidays
Visit the museum for one of our many arts and crafts sessions linking Amersham’s history with hands-on fun. Drop-in (unless otherwise stated). Subject to availability, during busy periods there may be a short wait for some activities. Hunt the museum and garden for signs of spring. Find them all and make a decorated plant pot to take home.
Find out more »CANCELLED – Create! Natural Collage
Visit the museum for one of our many arts and crafts sessions linking Amersham’s history with hands-on fun. Drop-in (unless otherwise stated). Subject to availability, during busy periods there may be a short wait for some activities. Usual museum admissions apply. Create a beautiful collage using pressed flowers and plants.
Find out more »CANCELLED – Spring Trail Through the Easter Holidays
Visit the museum for one of our many arts and crafts sessions linking Amersham’s history with hands-on fun. Drop-in (unless otherwise stated). Subject to availability, during busy periods there may be a short wait for some activities. Hunt the museum and garden for signs of spring. Find them all and make a decorated plant pot to take home.
Find out more »CANCELLED – Spring Trail Through the Easter Holidays
Visit the museum for one of our many arts and crafts sessions linking Amersham’s history with hands-on fun. Drop-in (unless otherwise stated). Subject to availability, during busy periods there may be a short wait for some activities. Hunt the museum and garden for signs of spring. Find them all and make a decorated plant pot to take home.
Find out more »Plan Your Visit
49 High Street
Old Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0DP
01494 723700
info@amershammuseum.org
OPENING TIMES
In view of the Corona Virus (Covid-19) the museum will be closed until further notice.
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