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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Opening hours:
Wednesday to Sunday, and Bank Holiday Mondays, 12 noon 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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