by Alison Bailey March 2023 Flying Officer Roderick WP Mackenzie is one of the 18 names commemorated on the base of the Chesham Bois War Memorial which were added in […]
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World Earth Day
For World Earth Day on Saturday 22 April, we are welcoming the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust to spend the afternoon in our garden. The Trust cares for more […]
Read MoreWelcome to our new trustees!
We are delighted to welcome four new trustees to the Museum’s board. Jenny Baker, Tessa Drysdale, Linda Gould and Mary Tebje will join next month, and we look forward to […]
Read MoreCome into the garden!
1 April to 29 October Included with museum admission charge. Enjoy our beautiful herb garden, including a new temporary display about Maud Grieve (1858-1941), local medicinal plant expert. Born in […]
Read MoreDoreen Wright
A new article by Judy Thompson and Alison Bailey, January 2023 Doreen Wright was a pioneering sportswoman, founder of Amersham Swimming Club, and local councillor for 17 years, she lived […]
Read More200 Club Draw
Three winners this month all for £100: ¨¨¨ No1 Ernest Newhouse No 12 Linda Gould No 2 Richard English If you would like to join the 200 Club, please click […]
Read MoreTHE SECRET HISTORY OF ROUGHWOOD PARK
New research shines a fascinating light on the long-hidden history of a Second World War School For Secret Agents at Roughwood Park, Chalfont St Giles. By Nick Gamage. Click on […]
Read MoreAmersham Toys
Our page on Amersham Toys has recently been expanded with an article for Bucks Free Press by Alison Bailey. Click on this link to view it.
Read MoreJanuary Sale of 2023 Museum Calendar
The price has been reduced to £5 from £8.50 Click on this link to order.
Read MoreNew Year, New Role?
We’re looking for new trustees, as three of our existing board members come to the end of their maximum 9 years on the committee. If you’re interested in helping to […]
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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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