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 […]
Free – £13.00
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Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham
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Reminiscence Group
FeaturedAmersham Library Chiltern Avenue, United KingdomJoin us at Amersham Library to chat about your memories and meet new people. We explore a new theme each time. The sessions are free. The Library is located within […]
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Talk: Amersham in the 1960s and 1970s
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham£13 including wine or soft drink The 1960s & 1970s saw dramatic changes in British society and these were reflected here in Amersham. The growth in housing, changes in shopping & […]
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Lacemakers at the Museum
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamCome 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 […]
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WALK – EXPANSION OF OLD AMERSHAM
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamA 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 […]
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Guided Tudor Walk
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamJoin 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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Strawberries and Cake in the Garden
FeaturedAmersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham£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 sure you have checked details before […]
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WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamA 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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Workshop for adults: Exploring Rosaceae – the botanical rose family
FeaturedAmersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamPart 1 May 16th In partnership with Wild Amersham, these 2 workshops for adults offer a relaxed introduction to the concept of a ‘Plant Family’, by exploring the Rose family, Rosaceae. This is not a family exclusively of roses - it is also home to a diverse array of other plants. These include many of […]
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Museum Makers
FeaturedAmersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamSuitable for ages 7 - 11 Get creative together with local award winning illustrator Elly Bazigos at Amersham Museum! Inspired by the rich histories and fascinating collections of Amersham Museum, these hands-on sessions invite families to explore the past through art. Discover stories hidden in objects, photographs, and archives — then bring them to life using […]
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Summer in the Medicinal Garden – A Walk with a Medical Herbalist
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham£10 per person There is something about walking into a medicinal garden in summer - the smell of crushed lemon balm on your fingers, the hum of bees in the marshmallow flowers, the silver dust of wormwood, the soft green of lady’s mantle holding the morning dew. Join local medical herbalist Kristine De Block for a […]
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WALK – EXPANSION OF OLD AMERSHAM
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamA 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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Talk: An Introduction to Book Conservation, seen through the lens of the Amersham Museum Bible
FeaturedAmersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham(Price including glass of wine or soft drink) Location: Amersham Museum Amersham Museum is marking Tyndale 500, the 500th anniversary of the first New Testament in English, with a range of events and activities. With support from The Amersham Society, this includes commissioning the conservation of the early English bible in the museum’s collection. The work […]
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Chairmaking at Amersham Museum
FeaturedAmersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamPart of the Chilterns Chair Festival Traditional green woodworking techniques are central to the history of the Chilterns, where bodgers set up workshops in the woods, making chair components from the abundant beech and ash that grew in the area. These traditions influenced later generations of chairmakers, including greenwoodworkers in the Appalachian Mountains of the […]
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Chairmaking at Amersham Museum
FeaturedAmersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamPart of the Chilterns Chair Festival Traditional green woodworking techniques are central to the history of the Chilterns, where bodgers set up workshops in the woods, making chair components from the abundant beech and ash that grew in the area. These traditions influenced later generations of chairmakers, including greenwoodworkers in the Appalachian Mountains of the […]
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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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