Museums & Galleries · Buckinghamshire
Thame Museum
📍 OX9 3EQ
Photo: Roger Templeman (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- View nationally important Tudor Wall Paintings with touch screen display
- Explore the Robin Gibb Gallery dedicated to the Bee Gees
- Join a Midsomer Murders walking tour of Thame landmarks
- Browse locally sourced arts, crafts, books and memorabilia in the shop
- Family activities including dressing up and story-time
Thame Museum is housed in the town's former Magistrates Court House, built in 1861, on Thame's historic High Street. Inside you'll find nationally important Tudor Wall Paintings displayed with a touch screen experience, the permanent Robin Gibb Gallery commemorating the Bee Gees star, and changing exhibitions covering local history, art and photography. There's also a museum shop, family trails, dressing-up corners and story-time sessions for younger visitors, plus Midsomer Murders walking tours exploring the town's screen locations. It suits families, history lovers and fans of the Bee Gees or Midsomer Murders alike. The museum is open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. If you're staying nearby, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is 2.2 miles away, and there are 10 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am–4pm; Sunday 1pm–4pm
- Best for
- Families and local history enthusiasts
From the attraction's own website on 25 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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🚆 Or come by train
- Haddenham & Thame Parkway 2.2 miles
- Princes Risborough 6.3 miles
- Monks Risborough 6.6 miles
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