Amersham Museum

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 196

0s 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

Join our   Town Walk on Sunday 21st June - starting at 2:30pm from the Museum. This week's walk is 'Later Expansion of O...
18/06/2026

Join our Town Walk on Sunday 21st June - starting at 2:30pm from the Museum. This week's walk is 'Later Expansion of Old Amersham' and covers the workhouses of Amersham, coaching inns, social housing, cottage industries, post war development and much more. To book the walk, go to https://amershammuseum.org/event/walk-expansion-of-old-amersham-23/ or turn up on the day.

A walk around old Amersham. Discover the historic buildings and the stories of the people who lived in and shaped the town in the past

BOOK NOW for the second Workshop for adults: 'Exploring Rosaceae – the botanical rose family' - Monday June 29 @ 9:30 am...
17/06/2026

BOOK NOW for the second Workshop for adults: 'Exploring Rosaceae – the botanical rose family' - Monday June 29 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm with local botanist Karen van Oostrum.
Workshop 2 includes an overview of the various fruit forms (drupes, hips, achenes and pomes) of the Rose family, and we will delve into the historical significance of Rosaceae in our local area.

Book on the website via the link https://amershammuseum.org/event/explore-the-rose-family-3/

Part 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, […]

Strawberries & CakeJoin us for a Summer Event ‘Strawberries and Cake’ in the beautiful surroundings of the Museum’s Herb...
16/06/2026

Strawberries & Cake

Join us for a Summer Event ‘Strawberries and Cake’ in the beautiful surroundings of the Museum’s Herb Garden on Sunday 28th June @ 2pm to 4pm

£6.50 per person - children welcome.

Book on our website via the link https://amershammuseum.org/event/strawberries-and-cake-in-the-garden-2/

Join us for a Summer Event 'Strawberries and Cake' in the beautiful surroundings of the Museum’s Herb Garden.

Come and visit Amersham Museum at the Chesham Bois Fete today. We are there from 11:30 to 4pm
13/06/2026

Come and visit Amersham Museum at the Chesham Bois Fete today. We are there from 11:30 to 4pm

TOMORROW! The June session of Museum Makers on Sunday 14 June 10am- 11:30am  is - Plein Air Oil Pastels: Using viewfinde...
13/06/2026

TOMORROW! The June session of Museum Makers on Sunday 14 June 10am- 11:30am is - Plein Air Oil Pastels: Using viewfinders, oil pastels and tonal paper to create vibrant drawings of plants in the museum garden.

Suitable for children ages 7 - 11.



Come along, get messy, and see history in a whole new way! £12 per child or two siblings/friends tickets for £20 (adults free and encouraged to join in!). To book, please visit our website https://amershammuseum.org/event/museum-makers-4/

Our Town Walk this Sunday from   is 'Early Developmemt of Amersham Old Town'. The walk leaves the Museum at 2:30pm on Su...
12/06/2026

Our Town Walk this Sunday from is 'Early Developmemt of Amersham Old Town'. The walk leaves the Museum at 2:30pm on Sunday 14th June. Book on Events on our website via the link https://amershammuseum.org/events/ or turn up on the day.

The June session of Museum Makers on Sunday 14 June 10am- 11:30am  is - Plein Air Oil Pastels: Using viewfinders, oil pa...
11/06/2026

The June session of Museum Makers on Sunday 14 June 10am- 11:30am is - Plein Air Oil Pastels: Using viewfinders, oil pastels and tonal paper to create vibrant drawings of plants in the museum garden.

Suitable for children ages 7 - 11.



Come along, get messy, and see history in a whole new way! £12 per child or two siblings/friends tickets for £20 (adults free and encouraged to join in!). To book, please visit our website https://amershammuseum.org/event/museum-makers-4/

Come along to the next AME Reminiscence Group Session at Amersham Library held in conjunction with  . The next session i...
10/06/2026

Come along to the next AME Reminiscence Group Session at Amersham Library held in conjunction with . The next session is 'HOLIDAYS' on Monday 15th June at 10:30am - FREE - No need to book!

We are very excited to announce our new monthly family workshops - Museum Makers! Get creative together with local award...
07/06/2026

We are very excited to announce our new monthly family workshops - Museum Makers! Get creative together with local award winning illustrator at . Our next session is Sunday 14 June 10am- 11:30am

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 a variety of exciting materials and techniques. From painting and collage to mixed media and experimental making, each session offers a new way to create together. No experience needed — just imagination!

The June session is - Plein Air Oil Pastels:

Using viewfinders, oil pastels and tonal paper to create vibrant drawings of plants in the museum garden.



Come along, get messy, and see history in a whole new way! Suitable for ages 7 - 11. £12 per child or two siblings/friends tickets for £20 (adults free and encouraged to join in!). To book, please visit our website https://amershammuseum.org/event/museum-makers-4/

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