Heritage Crafts Weekend: Discover Traditional Skills
25 & 26 July 2026
Our open air museum in Buckinghamshire is known for preserving traditional crafts and skills. Visiting craftspeople can often be found in our heritage buildings and each year we host a special weekend celebrating these traditional artisans. From lace-making to blacksmithing, woodturning to natural dyeing, these fascinating heritage skills are kept alive by dedicated and passionate individuals. See their handywork and discover some of their techniques at this unique event.
Heritage Crafts, Live Music and Historic Buildings
In addition to the heritage crafts displays, we have live folk music on both days and you can explore our collection of historic buildings as part of your admission fee.
Event Information
This is a Premium Admission Day
Free entry for COAM Annual Members
Heritage Craft Workshops
The Museum is the venue for heritage craft workshops held throughout the year. Take a look at our workshops page for full details of the unique experience days and craft workshops we offer.
General Museum Information
With 45 acres at your disposal, there is plenty to explore, including woodlands and an exciting adventure playground
Dogs on short leads are welcome but must not go inside residential buildings
Light lunches, drinks, cakes and snacks are available to purchase from our Skippings Barn
Sensory backpacks are available to borrow (subject to availability)
Mobility scooters are available to borrow (subject to availability - pre-booking is advised)
Lots of free parking
Photography and filming may take place during this event for the Museum archives and publicity. These photographs and video footage may appear in promotional or educational materials including on our websites, social media pages, newsletters, or in newspapers and magazines. If you do not wish to be photographed, please speak to the photographer.