What's on at Chesham Museum
Visit our exhibition space
Visit us to discover the history of Chesham’s people and places.
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Opening times
The changing High Street
Exploring the different types of retailers on Chesham High Street over the past 100 years.
Our next events
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A stroll around Waterside with a little bit of history
19 May @ 14:30 -
Discover, Play, Make!
29 May @ 14:00 -
Discover, Play, Make!
29 May @ 15:00
Chesham blogs
- Women from Chesham who have made a difference locally Eleanor Phillips
- The story of farmer Field and his five sons Eleanor Phillips
- The story of Chesham Hospital Neil Rees
Museum news
- Ethelbert Golding’s school log book 05 December 2023
- Chesham Museum secures a new home 04 October 2023
- Visit our new exhibition – Our Retail Past 04 October 2023
Support the museum
Visit our exhibition space, discover our collection, join an event, borrow a loan box or book a school visit, to discover how Chesham fits into the jigsaw of local, national and international history.
Activities for everyone
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Schools and community groups
Bringing Chesham to life with our object boxes, dressing up outfits, workshops and resources.
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Families
Explore Chesham’s past with our walking trails, quizzes, competitions and ‘Fun At Home’ activities.
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Older people
Reminisce about Chesham, its past and the life stories of its residents.
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Adult learners
We have a regular programme of guided walks, talks and temporary exhibitions, and our always popular quizzes.
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View our collection
Explore the themes of Chesham's past
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Are you being served?
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Conflict and its impact
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Health matters
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Housing
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Industry
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Learning and play
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Religion and beliefs
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The changing high street
Tell us your story
Do you have an object that you'd like to donate to the museum? Or would you like to share your story and your experiences with us? We'd love to hear from you.
Get in touchSupport Chesham Museum
From donating money to sharing your time as a volunteer there are many ways that you can support the museum and help us preserve our town’s heritage.