Museums · South East England
Thame Museum
In or near Great Haseley.
Thame Museum — museum in Thame, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Haddenham and Thame Parkway · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Thame Museum is located in South Oxfordshire, postcode OX9 3EQ. The nearest railway station is Haddenham and Thame Parkway, which is 3.6 km away. The museum is wheelchair accessible.
About
Thame Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in Thame, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.7493°, -0.9810°.
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Official information
Thame Museum, located in a historic Magistrates Court House, showcases the rich history of Thame, dating back over 6000 years. Visitors can explore exhibitions featuring Tudor Wall Paintings, a gallery dedicated to Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, and various pop-up displays that highlight local and national history.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Thame Museum is a local museum located in the High Street of the town of Thame in Oxfordshire, England. The museum has a number of nationally important Tudor wall paintings, housed in their own room. The main gallery houses various displays and artefacts detailing the history of Thame. A Community Room is used for temporary exhibitions and other activities. It also houses a gift shop. Thame Museum is home to The Official Robin Gibb Gallery. Opened in 2022 as a permanent tribute to the Bee Gee Robin Gibb who lived in Thame at The Prebendal. Robin's resting place is at St Mary's Church in Thame. Admission is free.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.7493, -0.9810
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Thame
- Postcode
- OX9 3EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Nearest railway station
- Haddenham and Thame Parkway — 3.6 km
- Opening
- Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 1pm to 4pm
- Official site
- thamemuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q39047643 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Thame Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thame Museum?
- Thame Museum is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX9 3EQ), in the parish of Thame.
- What is Thame Museum?
- Thame Museum — museum in Thame, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thame Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Haddenham and Thame Parkway, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX9 3EQ.
- Is Thame Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Thame Museum is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Thame Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Haddenham and Thame Parkway, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX9 3EQ.