Treat yourself to an elegant Afternoon Tea in our unique Georgian room.
Built in the 1750s the Georgian room is a wonderful atmospheric space to sit and dine in, looking out onto our beautiful garden. Enjoy delicate finger sandwiches, a scone with jam, clotted cream or butter and a selection of sweet treats along with a varied selection of teas and coffees to choose from. Whilst you enjoy your afternoon tea you will discover some fascinating facts about an aspect of our collections from one of our curatorial team. The Curators will show you a selection of items from our stores for you to handle and will tell you the fascinating stories behind them.
Thursday 18 April 2024 – SOLD OUT
Join the Muir Trust Artist-in-Residence, Cara Gordon, in her studio where she will be in conversation with our Curator of Art, Mel Czapski, and will carry out a live portrait demonstration. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to have a cream tea in an artist’s studio!
1pm – 3pm (please note change to timings)
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Thursday 9 May 2024
Join our Keeper of Archaeology, Brett Thorn for a whistle stop personal tour of the new Discover Bucks archaeology gallery – from stone age tools to Roman villas, Viking axes to a medieval hunting horn, and of course, the star of the show, the Lenborough hoard – the largest hoard of Saxon silver coins found in Britain for over 150 years. We are re-running this tour due to it’s popularity. The walking tour will last approx. 30 minutes, and there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions after the tour, as you relax with your cream tea!
1pm – 3pm (please note change to timings)
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Admission to the Museum for the day is included in the Afternoon Tea.
We have meat or vegetarian options for the sandwiches available. If you have any dietary requirements or want to find out more, please email hello@discoverbucksmuseum.org and we will be happy to help.
