Pumpkins, Puzzles and a Little Halloween Mystery at Amersham Museum

Something rather spooky is happening at Amersham Museum this October half term… and there are pumpkins hiding everywhere!

From Friday 23 October to Sunday 1 November, young visitors are invited to take on the museum’s Halloween Pumpkin Trail, a fun little adventure that combines exploring, puzzle-solving and a well-earned Halloween treat.

Somewhere among the museum’s fascinating rooms and displays, a collection of pumpkins is waiting to be discovered. But finding them is only half the challenge.

Each hidden pumpkin holds a clue, and once you’ve tracked them all down, you’ll need to put the letters together to reveal a secret spooky word.

Crack the puzzle and you’ll earn yourself a trick or treat!

It’s a lovely way to encourage children to explore the museum, look a little closer at their surroundings and discover some of Amersham’s history along the way.

And while the little detectives are busy hunting for pumpkins, grown-ups can enjoy wandering through the museum’s historic rooms and collections too.

Perfect for a half-term outing, this inexpensive Halloween activity adds a little extra excitement to a visit to one of Old Amersham’s favourite attractions.

Friday 23 October – Sunday 1 November 2026

11.30am–4pm

£1 per child for the trail, with normal museum admission charges also applying.

So, gather your little pumpkin hunters, put those detective skills to the test and see if you can uncover the museum’s spooky secret.

Just remember to keep your eyes peeled — those pumpkins could be hiding anywhere!