The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
81-83 High Street
Great Missenden
Buckinghamshire
HP16 0AL
England

Website

Webstore for the Museum shop

www.roalddahlmuseum.org

www.roalddahlstore.com

E-mail

General enquiries

admin@roalddahlmuseum.org

Education

schools@roalddahlmuseum.org

Collections Manager

collectionqueries@roalddahlmuseum.org

Press enquiries

media@roalddahlmuseum.org

Telephone

General information

01494 892192

Education Manager

01494 892195

Fax

01494 892191

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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This great little Museum has two fun and fact-packed biographical galleries and a fantabulous Story Centre. In Boy and Solo, visitors can learn about the events that shaped Roald Dahl as a writer, from his illicit motorbike outings at school to his time as a World War Two fighter pilot.

In the Story Centre, visitors can get creative with plot, character and language and discover how writers from J.K. Rowling to Benjamin Zephaniah write. Visitors can also explore a replica of Roald Dahl's famous Writing Hut, sit in his writing chair and get some gloriumptious story ideas.

Venue Type:

Museum, Archive

Opening hours

10.00-17.00 Tues-Fri
11.00 - 17.00 Sat and Sun

Closed: Most Mondays, Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Admission charges

Adults: £6.00
Children: 5-18 £4.00
Under 5s: Free
Concessions: £4.00
Family Ticket: £19.00
Please note this does not cover the events we sometimes host on site, unless otherwise specified.

General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Toilets
  • Cafeteria
  • Shop
Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
Disability access
  • Induction loops in exhibition spaces
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
Research and adult learning
  • Research facilities for academics

Additional info

The archive is open by appointment, and on spcecial tour days - see events listings for details.

Village trail available for visitors to follow significant Dahl sites, including his grave. 20-30 mins self-guided walking.

We host many exciting events for children and adults, please check the 'events' section. Please note these events are charged separately unless otherwise specified.

Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
81-83 High Street
Great Missenden
Buckinghamshire
HP16 0AL
England

Website

Webstore for the Museum shop

www.roalddahlmuseum.org

www.roalddahlstore.com

E-mail

General enquiries

admin@roalddahlmuseum.org

Education

schools@roalddahlmuseum.org

Collections Manager

collectionqueries@roalddahlmuseum.org

Press enquiries

media@roalddahlmuseum.org

Telephone

General information

01494 892192

Education Manager

01494 892195

Fax

01494 892191

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Archives, Literature, Personalities

Key artists and exhibits

  • Roald Dahl, author

Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
81-83 High Street
Great Missenden
Buckinghamshire
HP16 0AL
England

Website

Webstore for the Museum shop

www.roalddahlmuseum.org

www.roalddahlstore.com

E-mail

General enquiries

admin@roalddahlmuseum.org

Education

schools@roalddahlmuseum.org

Collections Manager

collectionqueries@roalddahlmuseum.org

Press enquiries

media@roalddahlmuseum.org

Telephone

General information

01494 892192

Education Manager

01494 892195

Fax

01494 892191

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.
RSPB

Buckswashling Birds

11 February 2012

For all ages: Roald Dahl loved the local countryside and wildlife. Discover some fascinating birdy facts and get crafty with members of RSPB.

Drop in between 11am and 3pm.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

11am-3pm

Where

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Admission

Free for Museum visitors.Ticket prices: Adults £6.00, Children 5 to 18 £4.00, Concession £4.00, Family ticket £19.00.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Archive materials

Discover Dahl's Archives at The Roald Dahl Museum

11 February 2012

For 10+ years: a behind-the-scenes look at our archive store which houses Roald Dahl’s manuscripts and letters, with our Archivist, Jane Branfield.

Suitable for

  • 11-13
  • 14-15
  • 16-17
  • 18+
  • Family friendly

When

10am-5pm

Admission

Museum admission £6 adults, £4 children and concessions, £19 family ticket

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

The BFG drama workshops at The Roald Dahl Museum

12 February 2012

For 8+ years: come and meet drama practitioner Melanie Whitehead to explore the characters in the story. Be prepared to join in and get dramatic! Workshops at 1pm to 2pm and 3pm to 4pm.

Suitable for

  • 7-10
  • 11-13
  • 14-15
  • Especially for children

When

1-4pm

Admission

Museum entry: Adults £6, children and concession £4, familiy ticket £19. Workshop additional £3 per person.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

The Brilliant World of Tom Gates

13 February 2012

Are you a daydreaming doodler? And are your excuses excellent? Come and meet the Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning author, Liz Pichon, who will introduce you to her hilarious Tom Gates books and show you how to draw your own brilliant world, just like Tom!

11.30am to 12.30pm, 1.30pm to 2.30pm and 3pm to 4pm.

Suitable for

  • 7-10
  • 11-13
  • Especially for children

When

11:30am-4pm

Where

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

£3 per person + Museum entrance fee. Booking recommended. T 01494 892192.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Decorating

14 February 2012

Decorating For 4+ years: join Kate, head chef at Cafe Twit to decorate your own crodscolloping chocolate bar for that special person. Workshops at 11.30am and 2.30pm.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • 14-15
  • 11-13
  • Especially for children

When

11:30am-4pm

Admission

Museum entry: Adults £6, childrena and concessions £4, family ticket £19. Workshop additional £5 per participant.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Journey to the centre of my brain at The Roald Dahl Museum

15 February 2012

For 6+ years: Poet and guitarist James Carter invites you to enter his brain, where you’ll meet woolly mammoths, dragons, wolves, angels, fairy tales, Vikings, potty parents and maybe even a teddy bear or two. Plus a chance to write and take away your very own poem. This is the unofficial launch of James’ tenth poetry book, Journey to the centre of my brain, available on the day. Workshops at 12.30pm to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • 11-13
  • 14-15
  • Especially for children

When

12:30-3:30pm

Admission

Museum entry: Adult £6, children and concessions £4, family £19. Workshop additional £2 per participant.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Midgy mosaic mirror

Midgy Mosaic Mirrors at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

15 February 2012

Join in-house artist Robert to make your very own mosaic-framed mirror.

Suitable for

  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

11am-12pm

Where

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

£4.50 per participant + Museum entrance fee. Booking recommended. T 01494 892192.

Website

http://www.roladdahlmuseum.org

Peter Bentley and Jim Field

Cats Ahoy! By Peter Bently and Jim Field

16 February 2012

For 3+ years: come and meet the fantastic duo behind the award-winning Cat’s Ahoy! A hilarious tale about a crew of pirate cats and a massive haul of fish! Peter Bently will entertain you with his rhyming verse while Jim Field will show how he created the wonderful illustrations to this swashbuckling tale. You also get the chance to make a cat-pirate mask. Not to be missed!

10.30am to 11.30am, 12noon to 1pm and 1.30pm to 2.30pm

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • 11-13
  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-2:30pm

Where

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

£3 per person + Museum entrance fee. Booking recommended, T 01494 892192.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Shadow puppets

Squiffing shadow puppets

17 February 2012

Did you know that some of Roald Dahl’s books started off as bedtime stories for his children? Tell your own tall tales with your family in our shadow puppet theatre workshop. Work together to build your very own theatre complete with puppets.

11am to 12noon, 1pm to 2pm and 3pm to 4pm

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

11am-4pm

Where

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

£2.50 per person + Museum entrance fee. Booking recommended, T 01494 892192.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Phizz-whizzing plates

Phizz-whizzing plates at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

26 February 2012

For 6+ years: paint your own diddly design onto a plate to take home and use whenever you feel the need for a whipplescrumptious treat.

1.30pm to 2.30pm and 3pm to 4pm

Suitable for

  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

1:30-4pm

Where

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

£4.95 per participant + Museum entrance fee. Booking recommended, T 01494 892192

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Biscuit bookworms at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

3 March 2012

For 4+ years: to celebrate World Book Day, join Kate, Head Chef at Café Twit to make your own buckswashling bookworm out of biscuits.

2pm to 3pm and 3.15pm to 4.15pm.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

2-4:15pm

Where

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

£5 per person + Museum entrance fee. Booking recommended, T 01494 892192.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Roald Dahl Archive

Discover Dahl’s archives at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

10 March 2012

For 10+ years: our Archivist takes you on a behind-the-scenes look at our secret archive store which houses Roald Dahl’s precious manuscripts and letters.

12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm

Suitable for

  • 11-13
  • 14-15
  • 16-17
  • 18+

When

-

Where

81-83 High Streets, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

Free for Museum visitors. Ticket Prices: Adults £6.00, Children 5 to 18 £4.00, Concessions £4.00, Family ticket £19.00.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Mother’s Day masterclass at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

18 March 2012

For all ages: drop into the craft room and make a gift for your mum on Mother’s Day. Create a buzzwangling butteryfly basket or a fantabulous flower.

Throughout the day.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

10am-5pm

Where

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

Free for Museum visitors. Ticket Prices: Adult £6.00, Children 5 to 18 £4.00, Concessions £4.00, Family ticket £19.00.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Village Visit Day at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

24 March 2012

For all ages: our annual day where local residents can visit us for free. Join in with free craft activities and storytelling and take advantage of a 10% discount in the shop.

11am to 5pm

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-5pm

Where

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

Free for local residents, simply bring a utility bill as proof of your ‘HP’ postcode.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Crodswoggling cress-heads

Crodswoggling cress-heads at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

25 March 2012

For 6+ years: follow Roald Dahl’s green-fingered example and make cress-heads to take home and grow. Listen to extracts from The Twits, to inspire you.

1.30pm to 2.30pm and 3pm to 4pm.

Suitable for

  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

1:30-4pm

Where

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

£2.50 per participant + Museum entrance fee. Booking recommended, T 01494 982192.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Icky-poo insect puppets

Icky-poo insect puppets at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

1 April 2012

For 6+ years: join our in-house team and make your own moving insect puppet inspired by characters from Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach.

12noon to 1pm and 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

Suitable for

  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

12-2:30pm

Where

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

£3.95 per participant + Museum entrance fee. Booking recommended, T 01494 892192.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Easter Egg

Extra-ususal Easter egg hunt at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

3 — 13 April 2012

For all ages: throughout the Easter Holidays join us on an Easter egg hunt around the Museum. Find all the eggs to earn a chocolate treat.

All day.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

FREE for Museum visitors. Ticket prices: Adults £6.00, Children 5 to 18 £4.00, Concessions £4.00, Family ticket £19.00.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Micheal Loader

Storytelling with Michael Loader at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

3 April 2012

For 5+ years: join Storyteller Michael Loader and listen to tales from around the world, as well as one that has never been heard before. Bring your eary hearers and whimsical whispers to enjoy a mix of magic, mayhem, mischief, music and musings....

12noon to 1pm and 2pm to 3pm

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

-

Where

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

£2.50 per person + Museum entrance fee. Booking recommended, T 01494 892192.

Mosaic mirrir

Midgy mosaic mirrors at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

4 April 2012

For 7+ years: join in-house artist Robert to make your very own mosaic-framed mirror. A perfect present.

12noon to 1pm and 2pm to 3pm.

Suitable for

  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

-

Where

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

£4.50 per participant + Museum entrance fee. Booking recommended, T 01494 892192.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Basket of biscuits

Basket of biscuits at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

5 April 2012

For 4+ years: mix and make some crodscolloping cookies and create a basket to take them home in while they’re cooling.

11.30am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

-

Where

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

£5 per participant + Museum entrance fee. Booking recommended, T 01494 892192.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Bouncing bunny glove puppet

Bouncing bunny glove puppets at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

6 April 2012

For 6+ years: make your own bouncing bunny glove puppet to take home and keep. Practice using your buckswashling bunny, give him a name and his own special voice.

12noon to 1pm and 2pm to 3pm.

Suitable for

  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

-

Where

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

£3.95 per puppet + Museum entrance fee. Booking recommended, T 01494 892192.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Easter Egg

Easter egg decorating at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

7 April 2012

For 3+ years: decorate your own delumptious Easter egg, hide some scrumptious treats inside and wrap it up as a special Eastergift (or keep it for yourself!).

11.30am to 12.30pm, 2pm to 3pm and 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

-

Where

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

£12 per participant + Museum entrance fee. Booking recommended, T 01494 892192

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Icky-poo insect puppets

Icky-poo insect puppets at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

14 April 2012

For 6+ years: join our in-house team and make your own moving insect puppet inspired by characters from Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach.

12noon to 1pm and 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

Suitable for

  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

12-2:30pm

Where

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Admission

£3.95 per participant + Museum entrance fee. Booking recommended, T 01494 892192.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
81-83 High Street
Great Missenden
Buckinghamshire
HP16 0AL
England

Website

Webstore for the Museum shop

www.roalddahlmuseum.org

www.roalddahlstore.com

E-mail

General enquiries

admin@roalddahlmuseum.org

Education

schools@roalddahlmuseum.org

Collections Manager

collectionqueries@roalddahlmuseum.org

Press enquiries

media@roalddahlmuseum.org

Telephone

General information

01494 892192

Education Manager

01494 892195

Fax

01494 892191

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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