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Museum Details
Chiltern Open Air Museum
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Newland Park
Gorelands Lane
Chalfont St Giles
HP8 4AB
Buckinghamshire
England
Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art
Land Transport
Social History
Facilities
Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Contact details
Office (Tel)
:
01494 871117
Education (Tel)
:
01494 875542
General information (Fax)
:
01494 872774
General enquiries
:
coamuseum@netscape.net
Groups & Educational visits
:
educationcoam@btconnect.com
Website
:
www.coam.org.uk
Open
21st March - 31st October
Daily 1000-1700
Last admissions 3.30 p.m.
Closed
November- March
Admission charges
Adults: £7.50
Children: £5.00
Concessions: £6.50
Friends of COAM: Free
Under 5's: Free
Family Ticket: £22.00
Prices may vary for Special Events
Description
Explore more than 30 rescued historic buildings
Learn about the methods and materials used to build them.
Experience the Heritage of the chilterns
Roam through 45 acres of woods and parklands
See nature at its best along our woodland walk
Take a look around Skippings Barn, home to the Hawk and Owl Trust
Our hands-on activities can be enjoyed by everyone
Special events throught the year
Collections description
Over 30 historic buildings from around the Chilterns
Key artists and exhibits
1940s Prefab
;
Toll house
;
A reconstrution of an Iron age house
;
and many more
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Trails
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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