Search for spooks and pumpkins in our Hallowe'en treasure hunt from Wednesday 25th October to Sunday 29th October, or join us for Hallowe'en themed crafts in our Create! session on Wednesday 25th October.
Search for spooks and pumpkins in our Hallowe'en treasure hunt from Wednesday 25th October to Sunday 29th October, or join us for Hallowe'en themed crafts in our Create! session on Wednesday 25th October.
New Perspectives through Photographic Portraits: The Duparc Family collection Wednesday 21 August, 7-9 pm Free, but booking essential. Refreshments included Duparc Family Home Join Collections Manager Emma Treleaven for an evening exploring the Duparc family photography collection and two generations of remarkable local history. Covering everything from architecture to World War II, Metroland to the development of […]
Inspired by the Amersham Toys collection, this workshop will focus on being a Toy Maker. Join us to explore traditional toys and meet our 100-year-old Hugmee Bear. Be a Toy Maker and have a go making toys from the past - Tudor Cup and Ball and Tudor Doll, Victorian Optical Illusion toys, puppets and twisting […]
Homefires & Havens A Talk at Amersham Museum as part of the Chilterns Society Heritage and Culture Festival. 16 September at 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm £10 pp Enjoy an insightful talk by local historian Alison Bailey, as she shares the experiences and achievements of the local community, especially women, in Amersham during the 1940s. […]
Ticket (talk and drink only): £6 Ticket + book: £20 To mark the publication of a new omnibus edition of the horror stories of Arthur Machen (1863-1947), Amersham Museum is hosting a talk by museum volunteer Steven Prizeman on the noted Welsh author’s works and his life in Amersham during the 1930s and ’40s. Steven, who […]
A Talk at Amersham Museum as part of the Chilterns Society Heritage and Culture Festival. 23 September at 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm £10 pp From dinner dances and theatre outings to weddings and trips to London, this fascinating talk by Museum Director, Briony Hudson explores how and why Amersham residents dressed their best in […]
A fascinating walk, led by a guide, around old Amersham. Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in and shaped the town in the past. Early history of Amersham Local patronage and its influence Parish church and its rectors Brewery and the maltings Town Mill and the Charter Fair […]
Join us at our monthly reminiscence group where we share our stories and memories from the past. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a long time Amersham resident, new to the area, or simply interested in meeting new people. We often look at objects from the museum’s collections to get us chatting, talk about a […]
Join us at our monthly session for a sing-a-long to much loved songs from the 20th century. Everyone is welcome, and no musical experience is necessary. We sing for fun and as a sociable way to get together. The FREE sessions are once a month on a Tuesday from 10am to 11.30am. Just drop in, […]
A fascinating walk, led by a guide, around old Amersham. Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in and shaped the town in the past. The workhouses of Amersham Coaching inns and 18th and 19th century travel Social housing Cottage industries Post War development: – Brazils factory […]
Midsomer Murders & More Our proximity to Pinewood Studios and the charm of Amersham and surrounding villages has made the area a popular location for the British Film Industry from the earliest days to the present. Midsomer Murders & More is a four-mile circular guided walk, starting and finishing at Amersham Station, in which you […]
A fascinating walk, led by a guide, around old Amersham. Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in and shaped the town in the past. Early history of Amersham Local patronage and its influence Parish church and its rectors Brewery and the maltings Town Mill and the Charter Fair […]
A fascinating walk, led by a guide, around old Amersham. Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in and shaped the town in the past. The workhouses of Amersham Coaching inns and 18th and 19th century travel Social housing Cottage industries Post War development: – Brazils factory […]
Opening hours:
Wednesday to Sunday, and Bank Holiday Mondays, 12noon 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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