October is Black History Month and one of the themes is ‘Sharing Journeys’. We would love to hear from anyone about their migration stories and how they have come to Chesham.

Join us for some family fun and explore toys made in Chesham from the 1940s onwards.

Inspired by Jim Field’s famous ‘Oi books’ come to the museum and join our family rhyming challenge!

Drop into our family sessions to play with and explore toys from the past. This event is on Wednesday 3 April 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Drop into our family sessions to play with and explore toys from the past. This event is for Wednesday 3 April 3.00pm - 4.00pm

Drop into our family sessions to play with and explore toys from the past. This event is Wednesday 10 April 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Drop into our family sessions to play with and explore toys from the past. This event is on Wednesday 10 April 3.00pm - 4.00pm

Take a stroll through the awesome history and beauty of Chesham Bois House's Open Gardens event.

Museum themed bounce and rhyme for parents and carers with children aged under five.

Take inspiration from the postcards in our collection and recreate a beautiful watercolour scene from old Chesham or bring your own photos of modern day Chesham and paint your favourite view.

Learn about the fascinating craft of straw plaiting and its importance to our local industry. In this first session you will learn how to plait and the following week you will make a straw decoration using your new skill!

A guided walk accompanied by local artist Mary Pomeroy, who will oversee three sketching stops.

Take a look at the wonderful cross stitch samplers in our collection made by local Victorian girls. Learn about the history of this craft and have a go at making one yourself.