Current Exhibitions
Enjoy our permanent collection galleries
The backbone of Wycombe Museum’s displays.
From to the history of High Wycombe and the surrounding area to locally significant furniture and artworks.
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These galleries are always open and aren’t going anywhere any time soon.
The Permanent Exhibitions
A History of Wycombe in 10 Objects
Walk through a history of Wycombe. These galleries tell the story of Wycombe District through 10 key periods in history – from a Prehistoric hand axe to a Modern Wycombe Wanderers rosette.
The Chair Museum
Explore the history of the chair and furniture making industry. Immerse yourself in the lives of the people who made chairs, learn about how they made them through the years.
Art Gallery
Enjoy the museum’s surprising collection of art. With portriture, landscapes and sculpture of and by local people.
1920s Kitchen Gallery
View how Castle Hill House – the building that is now home to Wycombe Museum – would have looked when it was a family home in the 1920s.
Enrich your understanding with special exhibitions
Our regularly changing displays.
From celebrating women in the 1940s to how the Windrush generation have shaped High Wycombe, and celebrating everything edible and delicious in the local area from prehistory to the present day.
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These displays are usually up for around a year, so be sure to catch them before they’re gone.
Current Special Exhibition:
17 March 2026 - 28 February 2027 at Wycombe Museum A new art exhibition by award-winning Fractured Land Collective, exploring local stories of mystery and myth. With creative opportunities to get involved over the year ...
Truth or Folly
Connect with the community
Mini-exhibitions in our cafe.
Explore the rich variety of what’s happening in Wycombe’s present with displays from local groups and societies. Maybe you’re part of a group who would like to have a display – we’d love to hear from you!
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These displays change roughly twice a year, so be sure to catch them while they’re here.
Current Community Exhibition:
19 May - 15 November 2026 at Wycombe Museum A new exhibition uncovering hidden stories of local LGBTQ+ communities in Victorian times, alongside celebrations of modern Pride. By Buckinghamshire Archives, Wycombe Pride, and Bucks New University's Students' Union ...
Lost Victorian Voices & Wycombe Pride
Reaching beyond bricks & mortar with digital shows
Always-available online content
Produced while the museum was closed during the COVID-19 lockdowns, these exhibitions continue to be available for those who can’t get to us in person.
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Available to explore at any time, from anywhere!
Digital Exhibitions
Fitting In: Windrush and its Legacy in High Wycombe
Me and My Chair | A Digital Community Exhibition
Windows on Wycombe in Lockdown | Digital Community Exhibition
Coming Soon
Upcoming Exhibitions
Lost Victorian Voices & Wycombe Pride
19 May - 15 November 2026 at Wycombe Museum
A new exhibition uncovering hidden stories of local LGBTQ+ communities in Victorian times, alongside celebrations of modern Pride. By Buckinghamshire Archives, Wycombe Pride, and Bucks New University's Students' Union ...
See what you've missed
Exhibitions of Wycombe Museum’s past
Wycombe Museum has been putting on exhibitions since 1932. While we don’t have all of them documented here – not even close! – you can take a look at some of the fascinating topics we’ve lifted the lid on in recent years.
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No longer available to visit in person, but you can browse through our rich archive.
