Amersham Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1991 (extended 2001 and 2017) |
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| Location | 49 and 51 High Street, Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP7 0DP, England |
| Type | Independent local history museum |
Amersham Museum is a fantastic local history museum. It's located at 49 and 51 High Street in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England. You'll find it in the historic part of town called Old Amersham.
Welcome to Amersham Museum
This museum is partly inside a really old house. It was built way back in the 1400s! This special building is protected because of its history. Behind the house, there's a lovely herb garden to explore.
The museum tells the story of local life in Amersham. It has amazing collections of old things. You can see fossils and items found by archaeologists. Some of these items are from Roman times. Others are from the mediaeval period.
You can also learn about local crafts. These include making chairs, creating beautiful lace, and straw plaiting. The museum first opened its doors in 1991. In 1993, it even won a special award called the National Heritage Award!
The Museum's Story
The museum has grown over the years. In 2001, it got bigger at the front. Then, in 2005, it hired its first professional curator. A curator is someone who looks after the museum's collections.
A big change happened in 2017. The museum expanded into the building next door. This used to be a post office. This expansion created lots of new spaces.
- A new gallery to welcome visitors.
- A space for activities and special exhibitions.
- Two new rooms to store the museum's collections safely.
- An indoor accessible toilet and a lift.
- A modern glass reception area and a shop.
Plan Your Visit
The museum is open from 12 noon to 4:30 pm. You can visit from Wednesdays to Sundays. It's also open on Bank Holiday Mondays.
Normal admission for adults is £6. The best part is, children get in for free! Your ticket also acts as an annual pass. This means you can visit as many times as you like for a whole year!
See also
- List of museums in Buckinghamshire
- St Mary's Church, also in Old Amersham
