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Roy Ferdinand
It is 80 years since Pilot Officer Roy Ferdinand of Chesham Bois was killed in a tragic flying accident on 12 June 1941, aged just 21. He is buried in […]
Read MoreLocal Stories: Sport
Local Stories: Sport Stories July 14th at 2:30 Continuing our series of free online talks, in the run-up to the Olympics we look at the stories of local sports clubs […]
Read MoreLocal Stories: Refugee Stories
Local Stories: Refugee Stories June 16th at 2:30 Continuing our series of free online talks, for Refugee Week we explore the stories of refugees who have spent time in our […]
Read MoreArt in the Garden for Families
Join artist Katy Cook for a wonderful pastel workshop. Inspired by the works of artist Marie-Louise von Motesiczky, Katy will teach you techniques in using pastel to create fantastic images […]
Read MoreTIME TRAVEL TRAIL OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN
Families can explore some of the wonderful details of Amersham old town with our town trail. The trail has been beautifully illustrated by artist Livi Gosling, and produced with the […]
Read MoreONE OF AMERSHAM’S BEST KEPT SECRETS
ELM CLOSE, ONE OF AMERSHAM’S BEST KEPT SECRETS by Alison Bailey An experimental, post WWI housing development, just a stone’s throw from Amersham Station, is one of Amersham’s best kept […]
Read MoreAMERSHAM THROUGH A LENS
George Ward (1860–1943) was well known in Amersham as a town councillor, cycle and motor engineer, founder of Amersham Town Band and a keen photographer. Please click on this […]
Read MoreVacancy for a Retail Volunteer
Amersham Museum is looking for a volunteer Retail Manager. The key responsibilities are: To manage the museum shop and oversee changes made to the presentation and range of our merchandise […]
Read MoreAMERSHAM IN LOCKDOWN – ONLINE EXHIBITION
The Chiltern U3A Camera Group launched a project to document life in Amersham during the lockdown and here we display a selection of their images taken during this time. Click […]
Read MoreThe Regent – Amersham’s lost cinema
LAST HOUSE FOR THE REGENT by Alison Bailey March 2021 In Amersham-on-the-Hill, 59 years ago this week, 100s of people could be seen queueing down Sycamore Road. They were waiting […]
Read MoreLOCAL STORIES – 20TH CENTURY ARCHITECTURE
Local Stories is a new programme from Amersham Museum. Join us on Zoom for 45 minutes of sharing stories about people and places from the past. Each interactive programme will […]
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Opening hours:
Wednesday to Sunday 11.30am to 4pm. Also Bank Holiday Mondays.
49 High Street
Old Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0DP
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“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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