There is plenty going on at Thame Museum. See below to find out more.

Thame museum has been chosen as one of three charities in the Waitrose Community Charities Appeal
Support us by putting a token in our box

Object of the month – April 2026
A Dutch wooden peg doll that was very popular in Victorian Britain

Open Days for Volunteers in April
Become part of our lovely friendly team. Join us at our Open Days in April and find out more.

Official War Artists of the First World War
Catch up with our Livestream video tickets still available from our shop
Discover the artists specially recruited to be the Offical War Artists of WW1

Tracks : A journey through Metro-Land
The development of suburbia
“Not marked on any map, Metro-land is as much a concept of the mind as a real place”

Broadcasting legend “Whispering Bob Harris” visited the Museum on Friday evening for a private tour with Dwina Gibb
Bob popularly known as “Whispering Bob” Harris, hosted the iconic BBC2 music programme “The Old Grey Whistle Test”, from 1972

Finding inspiration, creativity and life as an artist
A beautifully illustrative talk about the life and career of a flamboyant artist
Now rescheduled for Thursday 7th May

Midsomer Murders Walking Tours
Thame features as Causton and other fictional villages in the TV series Midsomer Murders. The tour, led by experienced guides, visits the Thame landmarks that have appeared.

A great start to the New Year
The Museum is delighted to receive a donation of £1500 from Thame Midsomer Tours.

Albert Dandridge’s Carousels
Albert Edward Dandridge was born in 1909 at Headington. He worked at Morris Motors, Oxford, progressing to the Photographic Department, where

New Window Display – Thame Haberdashery
View a great display of haberdashery from the 19th and 20th century

Event Venue Hire – Thame Museum A Unique Setting
Thame Museum a unique setting for your private events

A Blue Plaque unveiled at the former house of John Henry Smythe OBE, MBE, QC
A blue plaque unveiled at the former house of John Smythe in Chinnor

What’s in a name?
What’s In a name? Help us in researching the history of Thame’s street names.

Thame in Time
HOT OFF THE PRESS!
A new book on Thame’s rich past written by local celebrity Bruce Alexander.

Our Handling Collection
As well as our Schools’ loan collection of handling material, we also have a handling collection available for groups, such

Families and Children
We have lots for you to do on your visit. As well as the ideas below, there is a changing

Schools and Education
We offer a range of ways to support you with your curriculum at both Primary and Secondary levels.
