The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
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
General enquiries
Education
Collections Manager
collectionqueries@roalddahlmuseum.org
Press enquiries
Telephone
General information
01494 892192
Education Manager
01494 892195
Fax
01494 892191
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
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.
Poetry to Go!
- 7 December 2013
Drop in between 11am and 3pm
For all ages: meet our Big Friendly Poet in Residence, Paul Lyalls, who will be spending the day writing in our replica of Roald Dahl's chair. Throughout the day, you'll have the chance to order a poem to go from Paul. You could ask for a poem about a dinosaur, or your best friend's birthday, a Christmas present poem - any poem you like! Completely free!
Free for Museum visitors. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Free for museum vistors
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/whatson/december.aspx
Discover Dahl’s Archives
- 7 December 2013
12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm
For 10+ years: a behind-the-scenes look at our archive store which houses Roald Dahl’s manuscripts and letters, with Collections manager and archivist, Rachel White.
Free for Museum visitors. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Suitable for
- 11-13
- 16-17
- 18+
- 14-15
Admission
Free for museum visitors, call 01494 892192 to book.
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/whatson/december.aspx
Splendiferous Christmas Stockings
- 8 December 2013
12.30pm and 2pm
For 6+ years: get crafty with colourful fabric and marvellous materials to brighten up a smelly old sock all ready for Christmas!
£2 per participant in addition to museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 11-13
Admission
£2 plus Museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/whatson/december.aspx
Chiddlers' Hour
- 10 December 2013
10am to 11am
For 0 to 3 years: in this last session of the year, we’ll be having fun based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. We’ll design colourful swirly sweets from play dough. Squash and biscuits will be served, and you can enjoy a special offer from Cafe Twit.
£2.50 per session or £12 for six sessions; please book in advance by calling 01494 892192.
Suitable for
- 0-4
Admission
£2.50 per session or £12 for six sessions; please book in advance by calling 01494 892192 to book.
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/whatson/december.aspx
Crackling Christmas Crafts
- 14 December 2013
11am, 1pm and 2.30pm
For 6+ years: get ready for Christmas by making your own Scandinavian-inspired Christmas decorations including poppyrotting pop-up cards, tantalising treat cones and crackling Christmas gnomes.
£2 per participant in addition to museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Suitable for
- 11-13
- 7-10
Admission
£2 plus museum entry
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/whatson/december.aspx
Christmas rapping with the Big Friendly Poet
- 15 December 2013
12 noon and 2pm
For 5+ years: be inspired to write some Roald Dahl-themed Christmas poetry in this splendiferous session with Paul Lyalls, our Big Friendly Poet in Residence. Then create a Christmas cracker that reveals your rhyme, or some Christmas wrapping decorated with your...rapping!
£3 per participant in addition to museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
Admission
£3 plus museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/whatson/december.aspx
Squizzled Scandinavian Biscuits
- 20 December 2013
12 noon and 2pm
For 6+ years: create a delumptious treat for Christmas by decorating some Scandinavian ginger biscuits with white icing designs.
£3 per participant in addition to museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 11-13
Admission
£3 plus museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/whatson/december.aspx
Fantabulous fairies and elves
- 21 December 2013
12.30pm and 2pm
For 5+ years: make some fantabulous fairies and elves out of craft materials, and take them home to make a Christmassy display.
£1.50 per participant in addition to museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 11-13
Admission
£1.50 plus museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/whatson/december.aspx
Scandinavian Hearts
- 22 December 2013
All day
Drop-in craft activity for all ages: weave a wondercrump traditional Scandinavian paper heart to take home and hang on your Christmas tree.
Free for Museum visitors. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Free for museum visitors, call 01494 892192 to book museum tickets (adult £6.60, child £4.40)
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/whatson/december.aspx
Swishwhiffling Snowman Trail
- 27 December 2013 10am-4pm
For all ages: follow the Snowmen to find out fantabulous facts about the Museum and win a special treat. Free for Museum visitors, call 01494 892192 to book. Call 01494 892192 to book museum tickets (adults £6.60, child £4.40)
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Admission
Free for museum visitors: Adults £6.60. Children 5 to 18 £4.40. Children under 5 free. Concessions £4.40. Family ticket £21.00*.
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/whatson/december.aspx
Wintry MinPin trees
- 28 December 2013
12.30pm and 2pm
For 5+ years: create a wondercrump wintry home for the MinPins using recycled materials, a bit of imagination and plenty of magic.
£1.50 per participant in addition to Museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
Admission
£1.50 plus museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/whatson/december.aspx
Phizzwhizzing Printing
- 29 December 2013
12.30pm and 2pm
For 5+ years: come and learn terrific printing techniques with our inhouse artist, Danielle. Bring old clothes - you could get marvellously messy!
£2 per participant in addition to Museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
Admission
£2 plus museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/whatson/december.aspx
Eatable Marshmallow Pillows
- 2 January 2014
11am, 1pm and 3pm
For 6+ years: come and make this delicious invention from Roald Dahl’s Revolting Recipes. Channel your inner Wonka and make a mini pillow out of royal icing and marshmallows, then paint it with your unique design. The perfect pillow (and midnight snack) for an Oompa Loompa!
£3 per participant in addition to museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 11-13
Admission
£3 plus museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/whatson/january.aspx
Rhyming Resolutions
- 3 January 2014
12 noon and 2pm
For 5+ years: Paul Lyalls, our Big Friendly Poet in Residence, will perform some of his whizzpopping poetry and then inspire you to write some resolution rhymes. Write about the New Year resolutions you made, the ones you gave up, the ones you wish you could stick to...There’ll be rhyming, laughter, and lots of fun.
£3 per person in addition to museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 11-13
Admission
£3 plus museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Website
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