What’s on at Chesham Museum
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Visit us to discover the history of Chesham’s people and places.
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Featured online exhibition
Chesham Fire Brigade
The history of Chesham’s Fire Brigade–from its formation in 1846 through to the present day.
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Blogs
- The Raincoat man – why did he keep attacking women in Chesham and Amersham?
- Double dealing–skullduggery and fraud at the time of the Civil War
- Samplers donated to Chesham Museum
News
- Ethelbert Golding’s school log book 05 December 2023
- Chesham Museum secures a new home 04 October 2023
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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. to action body
Activities for everyone
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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Our collection
Explore the themes of Chesham’s past
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Transport and services in Chesham
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Conflict and its impact
How war impacted Chesham
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Health matters
A history of health provision in Chesham
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Housing
Housing and accommodation in Chesham
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Industry
Chesham’s five Bs
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Learning and play
Education and sports in Chesham
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Religion and beliefs
Chesham’s religious diversity
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The changing high street
How the high street has changed through time
Support 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.
