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Amersham Museum is an award winning museum located in an original Tudor hall house at 49 High Street in Old Amersham. Welcome to our web pages.
News
New for 2009
- Celebrate the 500th anniversary of the start of King Henry VIII's reign
(1509 - 1547) by finding out more about the Tudors in our original hall house.
See how they lived, what they ate, the games children played and try on a coif
and cap.
- Do you remember the 'Rock and Roll' years? See if our display of
memorabilia and Amersham news from the 1950s and 1960s brings back memories.
- More toys from Amersham are on display, including Hornby and Dinky
toys as well as those made by the local company Amersham Toys.
We change some of our displays every year so that visitors can see more of the museum's
collection.
More awards for Amersham Museum
- In 2008, the Museum herb garden was the local winner of the Britain in Bloom
community garden competition. The garden also gained a special mention in the
regional finals. "a real credit to the volunteers who spend many hours looking
after it". The museum gardeners have enjoyed spending the £100 prize money on new
items for the garden for everyone to enjoy this year.
Look out for more information on special activities, offers and events at the museum
throughout the year in the local press and here on our website.
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Guided Walks
As well as visiting Amersham Museum, why not find out more about the old town or the 16th
century martyrs by following one of our guides as they take you on a walk through
history. Find out more...
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