Amersham Fair Organ Museum - AFOM

Amersham Fair Organ Museum - AFOM The Amersham Fair Organ Museum is one of the UK's premiere collections of mechanical music - and one of our town's best kept secrets!

Registered as a charitable trust in England & Wales (No. 1102001) we're here to preserve history for your enjoyment.

Did you spot us (or rather our street barrel piano) in tonight's episode of Who Do You Think You Are?Actor and TV presen...
09/06/2026

Did you spot us (or rather our street barrel piano) in tonight's episode of Who Do You Think You Are?

Actor and TV presenter Joe Swash discovered an ancestor's musical roots in London's "Little Italy", something the Amersham Fair Organ Museum was happy to help with!

Not seen this fascinating episode yet? Catch-up on BBC iPlayer now!

You can learn more about the Museum's street piano, as well as its other collections, at afom.org.uk/collections

bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002xjx1

Thrilled to report the Museum underwent its Food Standards Agency inspection today and was awarded a 5 - the highest att...
05/06/2026

Thrilled to report the Museum underwent its Food Standards Agency inspection today and was awarded a 5 - the highest attainable grading!

Thank you to all the team who made this possible.

It was in 1961 that the Museum's founder, Ted Reed, purchased a 47-key Marenghi: which sparked a passion for mechanical ...
09/05/2026

It was in 1961 that the Museum's founder, Ted Reed, purchased a 47-key Marenghi: which sparked a passion for mechanical organs spanning over 60 years.

Very appropriate, then, that the collection is marking what would have been his centenary year with the acquisition of a similar Marenghi instrument!

Exciting stuff! Atop the list for summer improvements this year was the installation of a new public entranceway; today ...
25/04/2026

Exciting stuff! Atop the list for summer improvements this year was the installation of a new public entranceway; today saw the conclusion of that when volunteers applied the final lettering and signage.

Can't wait until our next season starts? Check out our special events at https://www.ticketsource.com/afom

Did a Museum open day leave you wanting more? Our Summer Tours offer a deeper dive into our unique collection. Enjoy a b...
25/04/2026

Did a Museum open day leave you wanting more? Our Summer Tours offer a deeper dive into our unique collection. Enjoy a bespoke guided experience through our world of instruments and music, tailored to your interests. With small groups and plenty of time for Q&A, it’s the perfect way to explore the stories behind the sound.

Duration: 90–120 minutes
Refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the day.

For tickets visit ticketsource.com/afom

Photograph courtesy of Colin Drake, The Chiltern Society.

We're thrilled to be hosting the Player Piano Group for their 67th Annual General Meeting on 9th May (2026)!In the after...
14/04/2026

We're thrilled to be hosting the Player Piano Group for their 67th Annual General Meeting on 9th May (2026)!

In the afternoon they're opening their annual concert to the public in what promises to be a unique showcase of selected instruments from the Museum's collection.

Have you got your FREE tickets yet? Don't miss out - reserve your places through our ticketing partner today.

ticketsource.com/afom

It's been an incredible season, with much positive and exciting activity. Thank you for coming and supporting us through...
12/04/2026

It's been an incredible season, with much positive and exciting activity. Thank you for coming and supporting us throughout the year.

Make sure to save the dates! Our next series of open days begins on Sunday 1st November (2026), with new opening times (10:00 - 16:00).

If you can't wait that long then make sure to check-out our ticketed events throughout the summer at afom.org.uk, or through our partners at TicketSource (ticketsource.com/afom).

Don't miss out - it's the final open day of this season at the Amersham Fair Organ Museum this coming Sunday (12th April...
09/04/2026

Don't miss out - it's the final open day of this season at the Amersham Fair Organ Museum this coming Sunday (12th April) from 11:00 - 17:00: admission FREE!

Explore our unique collection of musical heritage right here in Amersham. A wide range of refreshments will be available throughout the day at our café.

For full details visit afom.org.uk

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Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road
Amersham
HP66HJ

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