Thame Museum

Thame Museum stands in the High Street of the Oxfordshire town of Thame. Built in 1861 as the county court house, it became a museum in 2005 after the Town Council bought the building. The coat of arms above the entrance and the model policeman inside still recall its former use. The main gallery occupies the old courtroom where judges once presided. Visitors enter through the same doorway where litigants waited a century and a half ago. The museum holds nationally important Tudor wall paintings displayed in their own room. The main gallery presents artefacts and displays about Thame’s past. A Community Room hosts temporary exhibitions and local activities. A gift shop sits near the entrance for visitors to browse. In 2022 the museum opened The Official Robin Gibb Gallery, a permanent tribute to the Bee Gee who lived in Thame. Robin Gibb’s resting place is at St Mary’s Church in the town. The building’s High Street position makes it easy to find. Inside, the contrast between the old courtroom’s grandeur and the modern displays draws attention. The coat of arms and the model policeman remain as quiet reminders of the building’s legal past. The museum offers a quiet space to explore local history and a tribute to a music legend.