Discover Marlow’s History and Heritage
Immerse yourself in Marlow’s rich history through engaging exhibits, interactive displays, and family-friendly activities designed for visitors of all ages.
Step Back in Time: Explore how your parents and grandparents may have lived, and imagine life in Marlow centuries ago. Spot the old delivery bicycle - a forerunner to Deliveroo!
Delve into Marlow’s Culture: Uncover its fascinating past. Use our exhibits to enrich your exploration of the town.
Get Hands-On: Try on costumes from 800 years ago and transform into knights or ladies of the past! Children can also do some colouring.
Students: Research your Marlow related history assignments with the aid of our resources. Just ask a steward to locate the particular subject or era in question.
Buy: Books and phamplets are available to buy on a range of local history topics together with cards, toys and other Marlow memorabilia from the Museum shop.
Outreach Programs
Our museum offers tailored programs that bring Marlow’s history to schools and community groups. Contact us to learn more: contact@marlowmuseum.org
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Make the Most of Your Day
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Pam Nottingham Lace Archive
Lace making was an essential industry in Marlow from the mid-sixteenth century. Women, children and boys from the age of four worked long days to augment the wages of farm labourers. A permanent exhibition is on display in the Museum. Starting at the end of March 2025, our Special Exhibition will focus on this cottage industry including old lace of the type made in Marlow; bobbins fashioned in the Chiltern Hills; prickings (patterns for making lace); and a pillow in use two hundred years ago.