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High wycombe museum on castle hill
Wycombe Museum (aka Wycombe Local History and Chair Museum) is a free local museum located in the town of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. It is run by Wycombe Heritage and Arts Trust, as of 1 December 2016. It was previously run by Wycombe District Council.
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The museum is located in Castle Hill House on Priory Avenue. It is situated in an 18th-century house on a medieval site, and surrounding the museum are Victorian gardens. The museum presents exhibitions the history of the local area, including the furniture industry, especially chair-making. There are also displays of Windsor chairs, lace, art and natural history. In 2015 the Museum underwent a refurbishment which added a lift, café and shop to the building.
Wycombe museum consultation
Collections
The museum collections include:
Visiting
The Museum is very family friendly with interactive galleries, trails and games. It also holds numerous events throughout the year for all ages, including big family events and Thursday Night Lates for adults. There is disabled access, limited parking and an on-site café.
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 10am to 4:30pm, Friday: 10am to 4pm, Saturday: 11am to 5pm, Sunday: 12pm to 5pm.
Address: Wycombe Museum, Priory Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6PX.
Trivia
The museum was mentioned in Gavin & Stacey, written by James Corden who was raised in the area.