History of the Museum
Marlow Museum was founded in 2009 by individuals who believed that a record of this historic and beautiful Town’s heritage should be preserved and displayed as a resource for all. The area covered includes the surrounding villages which make up Greater Marlow and Bisham.
Our current exhibition, Writers of Marlow, explores Marlow’s inspiring literary legacy, showcasing works and stories from authors who have called this beautiful town home.
Visitors of all ages are invited to discover the fascinating past of Marlow, learn something new, and connect with our community.
Who’s Who at Marlow Museum
The Museum is entirely free and funded by local government grants, benefactors, members subscriptions and by donations from visitors. It is a registered charity and staffed throughout by volunteers.
Chairman & Trustee - Mike Hyde
Vice Chairman & Trustee - Dave Part
Treasurer & Trustee - Rick Krajewski
Secretary & Trustee - Jaqueline Roberts
Accreditation & Trustee - Della Fitzgerald
Exhibition & Displays Designer & Trustee - Philip Kersey
Museum Development Project Manager - Alice Le Page
Trustee Cllr - Alex Collingwood
Trustee Cllr - Roger Wilson
Location
We are in the Peacock Room in front of Court Garden House and Leisure Centre. The Museum is adjacent to the Court Garden Public Car Park. It also has easy access to the High Street and the adjacent Higginson Park
Museum Opening Times
March to October Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays 1-5pm | Wednesdays 2-5pm | November to February Sundays 2-4pm - Other times by special appointment for groups and schools.
Funding and acknowledgements
We are a small museum affiliated to the Association of Independent Museums and run entirely by volunteers. We have to raise all the funds to keep the museum going and put on regular exhibitions - these ongoing costs are £8000 to £10000 each year.
Thank you to all the individuals and organisations whose subscriptions, donations, grants and other support have helped us to keep the museum running.
subscriptions of our Members and Friends,
grants/funding from organisations ( please see below)
sales of booklets on local history that we produce,
sales of other items relating to Marlow created by people who allow us to share some of the sales price,
donations by private individuals,
donations from visitors,
donations at our Annual Street Collection,
Friends' fundraising events, such as the annual Bridge Evening, and the Talk with Cheese & Wine after the AGM,
raffles at fundraising events.
Heart of Bucks www.heartofbucks.org
Marlow Town Council www.marlow-tc.gov.uk
Tom Kerridge's Pub in the Park www.pubintheparkuk.com/marlow
The Rotary Club of Marlow https://www.rotary-ribi.org
Little Marlow Parish Council www.littlemarlowparishcouncil.org.uk
Easyfundraising.co.uk www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/marlowmuseum
Bucks County Council www.buckscc.gov.uk
Waitrose and John Lewis www.waitrose.com and www.johnlewis.com
Chiltern Conservation Board www.chilternsaonb.org/conservation-board.html
First Great Western www.gwr.com
Shanly Foundation www.shanlyfoundation.com
The Marlow Society www.marlowsociety.org.uk
Marlow Town Council www.marlow-tc.gov.uk
MyMarlow.com www.mymarlow.co.uk
Marlow Writer’s Society www.marlowwriters.org