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Amersham Museum Amersham Museum is a wonderful local history museum in a 500 year old building with a super garden. Lots of lovely activities and workshops.

Open now -come and visit us Amersham Museum brings to life the fascinating story of Amersham and the surrounding villages through an exciting programme of exhibitions and events. Based largely in a medieval hall house, Amersham Museum explores life in the town through family-friendly displays. Sit at the Tudor dinner table, relax in the 1930s living room, and listen to stories in Ron Haddock's 1960s record shop. Travel through time with our brand-new timeline display. From fossils to doll's houses, Elizabeth I to Margaret Thatcher, and the Stone Age to the future, find out about Amersham's vibrant past. Visit our changing exhibition programme in our new gallery. Join a guided walk, take part in an activity session, or wander through our herb garden. Pop into our shop full of local and locally-inspired gifts. Our website is a constantly-updated treasure trove about Amersham and its residents from ancient history to the present day, perfect for anyone wanting to explore the area and its past. The ground floor of the museum is fully accessible to those in wheel-chairs. Access to the first floor is limited to only part of the museum, but information on exhibits is provided on the ground floor. The on-site toilet facilities are wheelchair accessible, and include a baby-changing area for parents. The museum has low doorways and beams throughout. Further information can be found in the museum’s Access Statement. The Museum is open every Wednesday to Sunday from 12noon – 4.30pm. Admission fees are £6 f(single visit), £7 (single visit with Gift Aid), £10 Annual Pass, children free

Its a lovely day for a walk so why not join us on our Town Walk ' Early Development of Old Amersham' starting at 2:30pm ...
18/10/2026

Its a lovely day for a walk so why not join us on our Town Walk ' Early Development of Old Amersham' starting at 2:30pm from the museum - bookable via Events on our website https://amershammuseum.org/events/ or turn up and book at the museum.

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GET SPOOKY AT AMERSHAM MUSEUM THIS HALF TERM! Pumpkin Hunt Family Trail Can you find all the pumpkins hidden around the ...
17/10/2026

GET SPOOKY AT AMERSHAM MUSEUM THIS HALF TERM!



Pumpkin Hunt Family Trail

Can you find all the pumpkins hidden around the museum? Spell out the spooky word to earn a trick or treat!

Friday 23rd Oct - Sunday 1st Nov (Drop-in during museum opening hours)

£1 - usual admission prices apply



Museum Makers

Get creative with local award-winning illustrator Elly Bazigos and create a spooky haunted museum!

Tuesday 27th October 10-11:30am

Suitable for ages 7 – 11

Booking required via our website



Witch Bottles

Discover the spooky story of witch bottles! Learn about and be inspired by Bellarmine jugs to make your very own witch bottle from air-dried clay.

Wednesday 28th October 2026

Drop-in 11:30am - 3:00pm

£3 per child



Help us double your donation to  ! We’re thrilled to be taking part in Give Local until 22 November 2026. Thanks to matc...
16/10/2026

Help us double your donation to ! We’re thrilled to be taking part in Give Local until 22 November 2026. Thanks to match-funding from Heart of Bucks, every pound we raise up to £5,000 will be matched. We’re specifically raising funds to support the running costs of Anthony our Mobile Museum. Our team take Anthony to over 30 community events each year from primary schools to residential homes, and village fetes to Christmas fairs. Through Anthony, the museum reaches out to a broad range of people, taking your history into our community and removing barriers to everyone’s exploration and enjoyment of local heritage.

Help us reach our target and double the impact of your donation. Please make your donation via our website: https://amershammuseum.org/make-a-donation-2/

Join us at   this weekend! On Sunday we have our Town Walk starting at 2:30pm from the museum - bookable via Events on o...
15/10/2026

Join us at this weekend! On Sunday we have our Town Walk starting at 2:30pm from the museum - bookable via Events on our website

We also have our new exhibition 'The Town Swarmed with Culture' for you to see as well as the Mischief Mouse trail for the kids.

Come along to a special free event ' Connections in the Community' organised by the Bucks Older People's Action Group (B...
14/10/2026

Come along to a special free event ' Connections in the Community' organised by the Bucks Older People's Action Group (BOPAG)- Thursday 29 October from 10:30am to 1pm at Amersham Free Church, Woodside Road, Amersham HP6 6AJ. will have a stand so come and talk to us about our Reminiscence Groups and Memory Boxes.

13/10/2026

Just a few places left for our Guided walk ‘Plants and Places’ – An Amersham Amble on Friday 16th October @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. In partnership with join local botanist Karen van Oostrum for a gentle walk along the Misbourne chalk stream, through St Mary’s churchyard, and down the High Street of Old Amersham. For more details & to book go to Events on the website https://amershammuseum.org/event/plants-and-people-an-amersham-amble-4/

Tomorrow's Museum Makers session is cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience.The Museum is open as usual, 11.30am to 4pm. ...
10/10/2026

Tomorrow's Museum Makers session is cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience.

The Museum is open as usual, 11.30am to 4pm. Plenty for families to enjoy, children's admission is free!

This weekend at   - on Saturday we have our Craft Fair from 11:30am to 4pm. FREE ENTRY for visitors. On Sunday the museu...
10/10/2026

This weekend at - on Saturday we have our Craft Fair from 11:30am to 4pm. FREE ENTRY for visitors. On Sunday the museum will be open for our normal hours of 11:30am to 4pm

On Sunday morning it is Museum Makers for children ages 7-11 from 10am to 11:30am and on Sunday afternoon our Town Walk at 2:30pm is 'Expansion of Old Amersham'. To book for Museum Makers and the walk go to Events on our Web Site https://amershammuseum.org/events/

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Lovely day at   Craft Fair today. We are open until 7pm today and then 11:30am to 4pm  tomorrow. Come and see us!
09/10/2026

Lovely day at Craft Fair today. We are open until 7pm today and then 11:30am to 4pm tomorrow. Come and see us!

TODAY at  ! Craft Fair from 11:30am to 7pm.  FREE ENTRY
09/10/2026

TODAY at ! Craft Fair from 11:30am to 7pm. FREE ENTRY

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49 High Street
Amersham
HP70DP

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