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Wycombe Museum Family-friendly museum that explores the history and stories of Wycombe and the surrounding areas. Known to many as The Chair Museum.
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Wycombe Museum is managed by Wycombe Heritage and Arts Trust. Charity no: 1155456
Company no: 0878 3933

From the art collection:'Rhododendrons', 1899–1900 Oil on canvas, 28 x 19 cmBy Jessica Hayllar (1858-1940)Jessica Haylla...
17/10/2026

From the art collection:
'Rhododendrons', 1899–1900
Oil on canvas, 28 x 19 cm
By Jessica Hayllar (1858-1940)

Jessica Hayllar was a lifelong professional artist, who, like her sisters, specialised in depictions of blissful and leisurely Victorian middle-class domestic life. Hear Cally Trench speak on the artist and this painting in the next instalment of her art talks programme.

🖼️ Talk: Jessica Hayllar's 'Rhododendrons': Celebrations or money spinners?
📅 Sunday 8th November
➡️ Book your free here: https://wycombemuseum.org.uk/events/talk-jessica-hayllars-rhododendrons

Lino printing is back in November! In this workshop for beginners, you will be introduced to the wonderful world of lino...
13/10/2026

Lino printing is back in November!

In this workshop for beginners, you will be introduced to the wonderful world of linocut! You will guided though each stage of this fascinating process; designing, carving, inking and printing your very own single colour print edition. You don’t need to bring anything along – other than a means of getting several very inky pieces of paper home – and remember to wear old clothes as you could get inky yourself!

Jane Peacock is our Artist in Residence and has years of experience in delivering high quality workshops for all ages both here at the Museum and further afield.

Get your tickets here: https://wycombemuseum.org.uk/events/lino-print-workshop-4

🚨 REDUCED ACCESS TO THE CHAIR DISCOVERY CENTRE 🚨Unfortunately, the lift to access the Chair Discovery Centre will be out...
12/10/2026

🚨 REDUCED ACCESS TO THE CHAIR DISCOVERY CENTRE 🚨

Unfortunately, the lift to access the Chair Discovery Centre will be out of order for tomorrow’s Open Day, Tuesday 13th October.

This means that there is no step-free access to the Chair Discovery Centre, with the entrance at ground level, and the store on the first floor. Access to the store for tomorrow will be via a staircase only.

We’re really sorry if this reduction in accessibility is going to impact or prevent your visit, and we’re working to get it resolved as quickly as possible so it won’t affect any future Open Days.

You can see our full schedule of upcoming Open Days here: https://bit.ly/ChairDiscoveryCentre

It’s almost Open Day time for the Chair Discovery Centre! Come and see the town’s fantastic stores chair collection next...
07/10/2026

It’s almost Open Day time for the Chair Discovery Centre!

Come and see the town’s fantastic stores chair collection next week - we’ve got close to 250 chairs. This month we’re opening the Chair Discovery Centre to visitors on Tuesday 13th October. We’re open between 10am - 4pm (with a 12.30-1pm closure for lunch) and visiting is free.

Book your free visit on our website (or at the link in our bio). You can drop in too - there might just be a short wait.

📢 Calling all Wycombe-based history fans!We've got some events for you in October & November.💬 Talk: The Bucks Battalion...
06/10/2026

📢 Calling all Wycombe-based history fans!

We've got some events for you in October & November.

💬 Talk: The Bucks Battalion at War - Sunday 11th October
👀 Ercol Factory Tour - Thursday 26th November
🚶History on the High Street - Sunday 18th October, Wednesday 18th November
🪑 Chair Discovery Centre Open Days - Tuesday 13th October & Sunday 22nd November

Check out our 'Events' page to see them all and book your tickets!
https://bit.ly/WycMuseumEvents

05/10/2026

Lino printing workshops return to Wycombe Museum in November! The wonderful will be leading a friendly class for beginners and improvers.

Tickets can be found on the ‘Events’ tab in our bio!

05/10/2026

Okay, but what IS a Windsor chair…? 🤔

Wycombe Museum’s galleries and our new Chair Discovery Centre are full of Windsor chairs - after all, they’re the chairs the town is best known for. But maybe you weren’t sure how to tell them apart… Now you can!

We're looking for stallholders for our upcoming Christmas Craft Fayre!If you're interested in taking part, fill in our f...
30/09/2026

We're looking for stallholders for our upcoming Christmas Craft Fayre!

If you're interested in taking part, fill in our form here to tell us a bit about you and what you sell:
➡️ https://bit.ly/CraftFayreEOI2026

Applications close on Sunday 25th October.

Applications to be our new Director close this Sunday!We are looking for someone energetic and enthusiastic, who believe...
28/09/2026

Applications to be our new Director close this Sunday!

We are looking for someone energetic and enthusiastic, who believes in the power of local heritage to make our communities better. As our new Director you will be taking the museum on its next steps, crucially building future resilience in these difficult economic times, developing our audiences and consolidating our connections with local people and communities.

🔹Part-time, 30 hours per week, days to be agreed
🔹Salary: £37,800 (FTE £47,250)
🔹Applications close 4th October

➡️ Full details & apply: check the 'Jobs' link in our bio or go to https://wycombemuseum.org.uk/jobs/director

Address

Wycombe Museum, Priory Avenue, Bucks
High Wycombe
HP136PX

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441494957210

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