Changes to standard opening hours:
- No upcoming closures.Â
About Wycombe Museum
Known to many as The Chair Museum, Wycombe Museum is a family friendly museum that explores the history of High Wycombe and the surrounding areas. Our hands-on galleries not only span Wycombe’s furniture-making history (which is our specialism), but also include art, photography, and many varied artefacts documenting the area’s rich social history.
Wycombe Museum is a Grade II listed building, with parts dating back to the 1600s. We have an on-site cafe and are surrounded by a big, beautiful garden which is great for exploring and picnics.
Wycombe Museum is a registered independent charity managed by Wycombe Heritage and Arts Trust.
Free Entry
There is no charge to visit Wycombe Museum & Gardens.
We are a small charity and welcome any donations from visitors. You don’t need to book before your visit.
Getting Here
Wycombe Museum is accessible on foot, by car, and on public transport.
We are a 5-minute walk from High Wycombe High Street & Wycombe Railway Station. Wycombe Museum has free on-site parking.
Find out more
Location
Wycombe Museum
Priory Avenue
High Wycombe
HP13 6PX
Contact Us
Phone: 01494 957210
Email: info@wycombemuseum.org
Opening Hours
See Visit Page for bank holiday opening & planned closures.Â
Wycombe Museum Galleries
Mon: Closed
Tues - Fri: 10am - 4pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: 10am - 4pm
Windsor Chair Cafe
Mon: Closed
Tues - Fri: Open 10am – 3pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Open 10am – 3pm
Wycombe Museum Gardens
Mon: Closed
Tues - Fri: 10am - 5pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: 10am - 5pm
Featured Events
Ticket Pricing
This Chair Discovery Centre is free to visit. Please consider making a donation if you are able to do so.
Suggested donation £5 per person.
Tickets are subject to the terms of Wycombe Museum’s Ticketing Policy.
Visit Information
(See full information at the Chair Discovery Centre Visit Page)
Personal Belongings
Large bags, wet coats, and umbrellas are not allowed into the chair store. As this is a working museum store, we need to control the humidity to protect the furniture and archives. You will be able to keep small-sized bags with you, as long as they are dry. A public cloakroom is provided for you to store your items, but we recommend bringing as little with you as possible. All items are left at the owner’s risk.
Food & Drink
No food & drink is permitted in the Chair Discovery Centre, with the exception of bottled water in the Welcome Space. There are no facilities to purchase food & drink at the Chair Discovery Centre.
Site Accessibility & Parking
(See full information at the Chair Discovery Centre Visit Page)
Location: Chair Discovery Centre, St Mary Street, High Wycombe, HP11 2HE
The Chair Discovery Centre is fully wheelchair accessible, with with step-free access throughout. There is a lift and an accessible bathroom.
There is no parking on-site, but drop-offs can be made outside the entrance. The nearest car parking is at the Wycombe Swan Theatre car park. Visitors are also welcome to park at Wycombe Museum and make the short walk down to the Chair Discovery Centre.
Chair Festival
This event is part of Wycombe Museum’s 2026 Chairs Festival, running through July in celebration of the unique chairmaking heritage of Wycombe and the local area. With a varied programme of events, you’ll learn how the industry grew from the local landscape into thriving furniture production which proudly continues today. The festival is also celebrating the grand opening of Wycombe Museum’s new chair store, the Chair Discovery Centre. Join us to celebrate the stories, the chairs and the surroundings which make up our history.
The Chair Festival is being organised by Wycombe Museum with funding support from Opportunity Bucks, Rotshchild Foundation, and We Make Wycombe.
Ticket Pricing
This Chair Discovery Centre is free to visit. Please consider making a donation if you are able to do so.
Suggested donation £5 per person.
Tickets are subject to the terms of Wycombe Museum’s Ticketing Policy.
Visit Information
(See full information at the Chair Discovery Centre Visit Page)
Personal Belongings
Large bags, wet coats, and umbrellas are not allowed into the chair store. As this is a working museum store, we need to control the humidity to protect the furniture and archives. You will be able to keep small-sized bags with you, as long as they are dry. A public cloakroom is provided for you to store your items, but we recommend bringing as little with you as possible. All items are left at the owner’s risk.
Food & Drink
No food & drink is permitted in the Chair Discovery Centre, with the exception of bottled water in the Welcome Space. There are no facilities to purchase food & drink at the Chair Discovery Centre.
Site Accessibility & Parking
(See full information at the Chair Discovery Centre Visit Page)
Location: Chair Discovery Centre, St Mary Street, High Wycombe, HP11 2HE
The Chair Discovery Centre is fully wheelchair accessible, with with step-free access throughout. There is a lift and an accessible bathroom.
There is no parking on-site, but drop-offs can be made outside the entrance. The nearest car parking is at the Wycombe Swan Theatre car park. Visitors are also welcome to park at Wycombe Museum and make the short walk down to the Chair Discovery Centre.
Chair Festival
This event is part of Wycombe Museum’s 2026 Chairs Festival, running through July in celebration of the unique chairmaking heritage of Wycombe and the local area. With a varied programme of events, you’ll learn how the industry grew from the local landscape into thriving furniture production which proudly continues today. The festival is also celebrating the grand opening of Wycombe Museum’s new chair store, the Chair Discovery Centre. Join us to celebrate the stories, the chairs and the surroundings which make up our history.
The Chair Festival is being organised by Wycombe Museum with funding support from Opportunity Bucks, Rotshchild Foundation, and We Make Wycombe.
Dates & Times
Available from 26th July – 6th September during the museum’s standard opening hours, 10am – 4pm.
Please make sure you start your trail by 3:30pm at the latest so you have time to complete it!
Museum closed Mondays and Saturday. Check our opening hours here.
Please note pre-booked tickets are valid for use on any day the trail is running. You do not need to book for a specific day.
Ticket Pricing
Tickets £3 per child, including a sweet treat prize. Tickets not required for adults.
Tickets are subject to the terms of Wycombe Museum’s Ticketing Policy.
Site Accessibility & Parking
Wycombe Museum’s buildings are fully wheelchair accessible, with a disabled-access lift and toilets.This trail runs throughout the museum and gardens. The ‘laser’ maze is not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Some parts of are garden have some steep slopes or uneven paved pathways that may be difficult to access for those with limited mobility. There is a wooded mound in our gardens that is stepped access only.
We have a small amount of free on-site parking, including disabled parking.
Metered road-side parking is available on The Greenway, Priory Avenue and Priory Road, which is all free on Sundays. Multi-storey parking is available at Easton Street Car Park, High Wycombe Train Station Car Park, and Castle Street Car Park, and are all within a five minute walk.
Our nearest public transport links are at High Wycombe Train Station, and Castle Street bus stops.
Wycombe Museum is just a short walk from High Wycombe Town Centre. We’re 5 minutes away from the High Street – you can find us by crossing over the footbridges on the railway line.
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