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Talk: Destination Amersham. How Amersham has always been a place of refuge.

King's Church, Raans Road Raans Road, AMERSHAM, Bucks, United Kingdom

King’s Church, Raans Road, Amersham HP6 6LX Monday 19 June 7:30pm to 9pm. Join local historian Alison Bailey for a free illustrated talk that explores the diverse communities that have called Amersham home. From ‘aliens’ required to pay tax in the 15th century, to recent refugees from war-torn countries, Amersham and the surrounding area has […]

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Up Close and Personal session – Toys

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

Wednesday 21 June, 1pm.  Get up close to objects from the Museum’s collection in our new monthly small group sessions. June’s objects are all toys, made and played with in […]

£2.00 – £8.00

Amersham Refugee Week Event

St Michael's Church forecourt, Sycamore Road Sycamore Road, AMERSHAM, Bucks, United Kingdom

St Michael’s Church Square, 70 Sycamore Road, Amersham HP6 5DR Saturday 24 June, 10am to 2pm. As part of National Refugee Week, join us to celebrate the diverse communities that have called Amersham home, past and present. From ‘aliens’ required to pay tax in the 15th century, to recent refugees from war-torn countries, Amersham and […]

Lacemakers at the Museum

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

We’re delighted to welcome the Lacemakers to the museum again on the afternoon of Sunday 25 June, which is also International Lace Day! Come and see the traditional craft of lacemaking in action! We will have volunteer lacemakers demonstrating how bobbin lace in made in the Woodcock Room. There will be a chance to give […]

WALK – EXPANSION OF OLD AMERSHAM

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

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 […]

Free – £11.00

Reminiscence Group

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

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 […]

Modernism in Metroland

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

Talk by Alison Bailey Friday 29 September, 10am (part of the Chilterns Heritage Festival) More details and book here: Modernism in Metroland - Illustrated Talk by Alison Bailey - Chiltern Society

WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

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 […]

Free – £11.00
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Singing Group

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

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, […]

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Walk – Midsomer Murders and more: Amersham film locations from Four Weddings and a Funeral to Poirot

Amersham Station Station Approach, AMERSHAM, Bucks

Amersham is a quintessentially Midsomer town and is used as a location in numerous episodes. Amersham also represents the perfect place to live in Midwich Cuckoos, the perfect place to stay in Four Weddings and a Funeral, and the perfect Cornish fishing village in My Cousin Rachel! Our walk starts outside Amersham station and descends […]

Free – £11.00
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Folklore & Uses of our Garden Plants

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

Free with museum entrance. Find out about stories and symbolism connected with plants in our garden from Roy Vickery, botanist and plant folklore expert. Roy spent his career at the Natural History Museum and has served as both Chairman and President of the South London Botanical Institute. He has collected, and written about, plant folklore […]

WALK – EXPANSION OF OLD AMERSHAM

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

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 […]

Free – £11.00
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Up Close and Personal session – Medieval Amersham

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

Wednesday 19 July, 1pm. Get up close to objects from the Museum’s collection in our new monthly small group sessions. July’s objects are all linked to medieval history in Amersham and the surrounding area. Join Collections Manager, Emma Treleaven to explore objects from stone carvings to coins. £2, plus normal admission, see below to book […]

£2.00 – £8.00

WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

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 […]

Free – £11.00
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A Hands-on Session for Young People: Amersham Through Time

Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

Explore objects from our collection with the museum team and find out how they fit into Amersham's story. Tell us what you think about them, to help us create a new timeline of Amersham. This session is for young people, aged 14-18. There is no charge to join, but please let us know by ordering […]

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Plan Your Visit

49 High Street
Old Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0DP

01494 723700
[email protected]

We open Wednesdays to Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, 12noon until 4:30pm.

“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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