Half Term Activities
Half Term Activities
Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail From 24th May – 1st June, join us for the Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by […]
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Walk – Midsomer Murders and More Accessible Walk
Walk – Midsomer Murders and More Accessible Walk
Midsomer Murders and More Accessible Walk Amersham is a quintessentially Midsomer town and is used as a location in numerous episodes. Amersham also represents the perfect place to live in […]
Free – £12.00
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Half Term Activities
Half Term Activities
Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail From 24th May – 1st June, join us for the Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by […]
Create! Mini Dig for Victory Gardens – Family Workshop
Create! Mini Dig for Victory Gardens – Family Workshop
Drop-in £3 - no need to book. Suitable for families of all ages. Learn about the importance of the Dig for Victory campaign as a vital part of the war effort and create your own mini garden to take home. This craft involves sticking, using soil and being out in our beautiful museum garden so […]
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Half Term Activities
Half Term Activities
Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail From 24th May – 1st June, join us for the Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by Kids in Museums and Usborne. This national family trail is inspired by Shrapnel Boys, a forthcoming novel by award-winning children’s author Jenny Pearson. The trail […]
Create! Mini Dig for Victory Gardens – Family Workshop
Create! Mini Dig for Victory Gardens – Family Workshop
Drop-in £3 - no need to book. Suitable for families of all ages. Learn about the importance of the Dig for Victory campaign as a vital part of the war effort and create your own mini garden to take home. This craft involves sticking, using soil and being out in our beautiful museum garden so […]
1 event,
Half Term Activities
Half Term Activities
Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail From 24th May – 1st June, join us for the Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by Kids in Museums and Usborne. This national family trail is inspired by Shrapnel Boys, a forthcoming novel by award-winning children’s author Jenny Pearson. The trail […]
2 events,
Half Term Activities
Half Term Activities
Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail From 24th May – 1st June, join us for the Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by Kids in Museums and Usborne. This national family trail is inspired by Shrapnel Boys, a forthcoming novel by award-winning children’s author Jenny Pearson. The trail […]
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Guided Tudor Walk
Guided Tudor Walk
Join a guided Tudor Walk to learn about life – and death – in 16th century Amersham Food and drink Markets and fairs Buildings and burgage plots Clothing and work Health and cures Religious beliefs and the Lollard martyrs These walks are led by guides in Tudor costume and start from the museum at 2.30pm […]
Free – £12.00
2 events,
Half Term Activities
Half Term Activities
Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail From 24th May – 1st June, join us for the Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by Kids in Museums and Usborne. This national family trail is inspired by Shrapnel Boys, a forthcoming novel by award-winning children’s author Jenny Pearson. The trail […]
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WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN
WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN
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 – £12.00
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Reminiscence Group
Reminiscence Group
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 […]
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Celebrity Antiques Valuation
Celebrity Antiques Valuation
£15 including refreshments and museum entry In partnership with local charity, Dementia Carers Respite, the Museum is hosting renowned antiques valuer and Patron of Dementia Carers Respite, Eric Knowles and colleagues at an exclusive event. A £15 ticket includes valuation of two of your treasured items by one of the expert team. You can also […]
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WALK – EXPANSION OF OLD AMERSHAM
WALK – EXPANSION OF 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 – £12.00
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Singing Group
Singing Group
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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Rooted in the Land double bill film night
Rooted in the Land double bill film night
Amersham Museum £10 including wine or soft drink Join us to enjoy two short films that provide an insight into Amersham’s past, inspired by our current Rooted in the Land exhibition. Excerpt from both films feature in the exhibition, but this is your chance to watch the full versions. Note that neither have sound tracks, but we […]
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WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN
WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN
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 […]
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Refugee Week event
Refugee Week event
St Michael’s Square, Sycamore Road, Amersham-on-the-Hill HP6 5DR Free Join us to celebrate national Refugee Week with dancing, food, henna painting, family activities, and much more. The museum is delighted to be helping to host Amersham’s third Refugee Week event with local community groups and organisations. Look out for Anthony the Mobile Museum with stories […]
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Lacemakers at the Museum
Lacemakers at the Museum
Come and see the traditional craft of bobbin lacemaking in action at Amersham Museum. Our volunteer lacemakers will demonstrate how bobbin lace is made there will be a chance to give it a go yourself, ask questions, and learn about the history of bobbin lacemaking in Amersham. Adults and children welcome, normal museum entrance fee […]
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Strawberries and Cake in the Garden
Strawberries and Cake in the Garden
Sunday 22nd June, 2pm to 4pm £6.50 per person (in addition to normal museum admission charges) Join us for a Summer Event 'Strawberries and Cake' in the beautiful surroundings of the Museum’s Herb Garden. Pre- booking is required, with tickets £6.50 per person in addition to normal museum admission charges (concessions apply). Please make […]
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WALK – EXPANSION OF OLD AMERSHAM
WALK – EXPANSION OF 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 […]
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Free – £12.00
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Guided Tudor Walk
Guided Tudor Walk
Join a guided Tudor Walk to learn about life – and death – in 16th century Amersham Food and drink Markets and fairs Buildings and burgage plots Clothing and work Health and cures Religious beliefs and the Lollard martyrs These walks are led by guides in Tudor costume and start from the museum at 2.30pm […]
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Free – £12.00
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WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN
WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN
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 […]
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Straw plaiting beginners’ workshop
Straw plaiting beginners’ workshop
Free (supported by Heritage Crafts) Amersham Museum Maximum 8 attendees Straw plaiting was once a common industry in Amersham and the surrounding area, but is now a critically endangered heritage craft. Join expert straw plaiter Veronica Main MBE to learn and develop your own straw plaiting skills in a day’s beginners’ workshop, based at Amersham […]
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Chilterns & Thames Valley: secrets and surprises
Chilterns & Thames Valley: secrets and surprises
Amersham Museum £10 including wine or soft drink For all its charm, beauty and historic importance, the Chilterns remains an underrated part of Britain. Local authors Helen and Neil Matthews were delighted to write the Chilterns’ first full-length guidebook from a mainstream publisher in many years – and they included part of the Thames Valley […]
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WALK – EXPANSION OF OLD AMERSHAM
WALK – EXPANSION OF 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 […]
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Free – £12.00
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