Educational Activities
Discover a wealth of educational experiences at Chiltern Open Air Museum.
Explore the great outdoors with our range of resources designed to connect you with nature and history. Immerse yourself in the environment through our Sensory Trail, where you can engage your senses in the Museum's surroundings. Uncover hidden spaces by navigating our Orienteering Course, offering a unique way to explore the outdoors at your own pace. Pick up a copy of our Unmissable Objects Trail and Family Guide in our Ticket Office.
For self-led group visits with children, our Learning team is here to assist you with pricing and arrangements. Please note that during term time, some buildings may be closed due to school workshops, limiting access to certain areas.
Chiltern Open Air Museum offers a diverse range of resources designed to engage families interested in delving deeper into the history and science intertwined with our site.
Family Learning
Take a trip around the museum to see our unmissable objects. Discover the amazing objects within our heritage buildings that tell the story of the chilterns.
Unmissable Objects Guide
Discover the excitement of orienteering! Our permanent orienteering course, introduced in September 2017, is open to schools, uniformed groups, and all Museum visitors.
Orienteering
Encourage your senses to come alive as you explore the trail! Download your Sensory Trail Map here, and be on the lookout for sensory markers strategically placed around the site.
Sensory Trail
Library and Archive
Our library and archive collection encompasses books covering vernacular architecture, farming, and rural life, along with archived documents for each historic building.
While access for research is currently by appointment, occasional public openings during special events provide visitors with the opportunity to browse through our extensive collections of books, journals, and articles. Volunteers, Friends of the Museum, and Chiltern Society members are also welcome to borrow books with a deposit.
For appointments, please contact the Museum Office at 01494 871117 or enquiries@coam.org.uk
Finding Us
You can find us just a short drive from Junction 17, M25.
Newland Park, Gorelands Lane
Chalfont St Peter, HP8 4AB