Marlow Museum

Marlow Museum Local history museum telling the stories of Marlow and its surrounding communities

Marlow Museum is a Local History Museum serving the communities of Bisham, Great Marlow, Little Marlow, Marlow Bottom, Marlow Town and Medmenham. The museum is situated in the glorious riverside location of Higginson Park, near the historic suspension bridge. Our permanent exhibition includes: The ‘General’s Drum’, seized from the Russians in 1855, the stocks and pillory from Marlow’s Market Squar

e, various archaeological finds, historic local maps and examples of Marlow lace. We also stage regular temporary exhibitions – please check our website for details.

This just in! Dave Part will be sharing more historical gems on Wycombe Sound 106.6 this morning at 11:15-12:00. Make su...
22/04/2026

This just in! Dave Part will be sharing more historical gems on Wycombe Sound 106.6 this morning at 11:15-12:00. Make sure to tune in!

Could you spare a little time to help keep Marlow’s stories alive?The Marlow Museum is looking for friendly volunteers t...
22/03/2026

Could you spare a little time to help keep Marlow’s stories alive?

The Marlow Museum is looking for friendly volunteers to join our wonderful team.

From welcoming visitors to helping with events and exhibitions, volunteering is a great way to:
✨ Meet new people
✨ Learn fascinating local history
✨ Be part of something special in the community

You don’t need to be a history expert — just enthusiastic about Marlow and willing to lend a hand.

Even a few hours a month can make a huge difference.

Interested? Send us a message or email or visit our website to find out more about joining the team. https://www.marlowmuseum.org/volunteering/. If you have any questions, please contact Alice Le Page, Museum Manager, [email protected].

Marlow Museum is run almost entirely by volunteers.That means every exhibition, event, and visitor welcome is made possi...
20/03/2026

Marlow Museum is run almost entirely by volunteers.

That means every exhibition, event, and visitor welcome is made possible by people in our community who give a little of their time.

Right now, we’re looking for a few more helping hands.

Whether you love history, enjoy meeting people, or simply want to support something local, there’s a place for you here.

Volunteering can be flexible and we’re always happy to chat about what might suit you.

Interested in joining us? Send us a message, visit our website https://www.marlowmuseum.org/volunteering/. If you have any questions, please contact Alice Le Page, Museum Manager, [email protected].

New in for Spring/Summer! Join Marlow Museum as it ‘pops up’ on the high streetThis summer Marlow Museum is planning a t...
18/03/2026

New in for Spring/Summer!

Join Marlow Museum as it ‘pops up’ on the high street
This summer Marlow Museum is planning a temporary move onto Marlow high street we’re looking for more Welcome Volunteers and a Volunteer Coordinator to help us. We’re planning to open 5-6 days per week and run a busy programme of activities - so come and join the team to ‘summer’ in beautiful Marlow.

The roles are now on our website here: https://www.marlowmuseum.org/volunteering/. If you have any questions, please contact Alice Le Page, Museum Manager, [email protected]

We're excited to announce that Dave Part, our colleague and historian, will be sharing the Story of Marlow with David We...
17/03/2026

We're excited to announce that Dave Part, our colleague and historian, will be sharing the Story of Marlow with David Weston on 106.6FM, tomorrow, 18th March, at 11:15am. Make sure to tune in!

Pamela Nottingham MBE 1934 - 2023Pamela Nottingham, internationally recognised lacemaker, was born and spent her early y...
15/03/2026

Pamela Nottingham MBE 1934 - 2023

Pamela Nottingham, internationally recognised lacemaker, was born and spent her early years in Marlow and loved the town. She was a much-loved regular volunteer at Marlow Museum, in spite of living 40 miles away in Barnet. She has left the museum a valuable legacy, including her lace collection, her books and her MBE for lace making.

Naomi Riches MBENaomi Joy Riches is a British adaptive rower who won a bronze medal in the 2008 Summer Paralympic Games,...
14/03/2026

Naomi Riches MBE

Naomi Joy Riches is a British adaptive rower who won a bronze medal in the 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, and a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Paralympics, amongst many other notable accomplishments. You can find Naomi’s Golden Postbox on the Marlow High Street, a commemoration of her gold medal win. Naomi was also named the President of the Marlow Society in October 2025.

Dr. Rachel Brown 1922 - 2015Rachel White, born at ancient Wider Farm near Marlow, became Marlow’s well-known local histo...
14/03/2026

Dr. Rachel Brown 1922 - 2015

Rachel White, born at ancient Wider Farm near Marlow, became Marlow’s well-known local historian. Gaining a BSc in Dairying at the University of Reading, she and her husband, David Brown, moved to High Rews farm near Marlow in 1961 to manage a dairy herd. Rachel as a major contributor to the social fabric of the community, and was involved in several societies, and local groups. She was lauded as a ‘true Marlovian’ with ‘extensive knowledge and a phenomenal grasp of detail’.

Patricia Burstall BEM 1936 - 2016Thousands of people benefited from the generosity of Patricia Gillian Hampden Raynor Bu...
13/03/2026

Patricia Burstall BEM 1936 - 2016

Thousands of people benefited from the generosity of Patricia Gillian Hampden Raynor Burstall of Bisham. Among many other activities, she was founder and chief organiser of Bisham Gardens Open Days, campaigned to buy Bisham Woods on behalf of the Woodland Trust, was a historian, fundraiser, and tour guide for Bisham Church. She was also an enthusiastic steward for Marlow Museum.

Phyllis Vansittart Neale 1889 - 1958Phyllis Vansittart Neale was Lady of the village of Bisham when it was still entirel...
12/03/2026

Phyllis Vansittart Neale 1889 - 1958

Phyllis Vansittart Neale was Lady of the village of Bisham when it was still entirely owned by one family. Her family owned the village and Bisham Abbey since 1780, and in 1947, Phyllis loaned and then sold Bisham Abbey to the Central Council for Physical Recreation in memory of her two nephews, heirs to the estate, who both died in WWII.

Pauline Chase 1885 - 1962Pauline Chase nee Bliss was an American actress who performed in both USA and England. She love...
11/03/2026

Pauline Chase 1885 - 1962

Pauline Chase nee Bliss was an American actress who performed in both USA and England. She loved Marlow and is remembered through The Nymph statue by Leonard Merrifield on the causeway. Although there is no proof that Pauline was the model for the statue, it is commonly accepted as such.

📸 Alexander Bassano, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
📸 Peter O'Connor aka anemoneprojectors, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

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Marlow

Opening Hours

Wednesday 2pm - 5pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+441628485474

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