SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)

We recognize that some visitors have additional needs and requirements when visiting. 

We do our best to make sure every visitor to Amersham Museum has a wonderful experience.  On this page we have outlined some information that may prove useful when planning your visit. 

Our building is old and so has some restrictions.  Around the museum we have different spaces and you may find some unexpected features:

• Low ceilings
• Uneven floors
• Glass covered fireplace in the floor
• Varied lighting
• Movement activated sound booth

Please take a look at our Visual Story for more details of what to expect on your visit.

SEND explorer bags and Take a Break Box

Explore your way!

These kits are available for you to borrow for free.  Please ask at the front desk and return them at the end of your visit.

SEND Discovery bags include ear defenders, magnifying glass, fidget toys, sensory magnifier, torch.

Take a Break Box includes word search and sudoku puzzles, notebook, colouring books, pencils, magnifying glasses, lego

Quiet Opening

During the school holidays we have SEND Friendly Family Opening sessions where you can explore the museum in your own way and explore handling objects in your own way.

Please see the Events Diary for details.

We are working on hosting more Quiet Opening times.  Please contact our Learning Officer (embed email link) for more details.

Visual Story

Visual Story This shows what to expect from a visit to the museum, including lots of photos of the museum spaces.

Virtual Tour – Amersham Museum for orientation information

Access Statement

Please take a look at our Access Statement for comprehensive information about a visit to Amersham Museum.