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
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Collections Manager
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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.
Bogswizzling Cloth Bags
- 21 April 2014 11am-4pm
This workshop will be held at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00. Will you make a book bag for Matilda, or a mischievious swag bag for Mr Fox to keep his chickens in? Or best of all, a bag for all your chocolate eggs.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 11-13
Admission
£3.00 per participant is addition to Museum entry: adults £6.60, children £4.40. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Telling Tales with Sandra Agard
- 16 April 2014 12-2pm *on now
12 noon and 2pm
For 4+ years: come and join in with some wondercrump storytelling for all the family with storyteller and writer Sandra Agard. We defy you not to love books after attending this session!
£3 per person in addition to Museum entry.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
Admission
£3 per person (adults and children), plus Museum entry: adults £6.60, children £4.40.
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Buzzwangling Bug Jars
- 16 April 2014 10:30-11:30am *on now
Spend the morning making a bug-house perfect for observing creepy crawlies!
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 11-13
- 7-10
Admission
£2.50 per participant plus Museum entry: adults £6.60, children £4.40.
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Farmer Boggis' Chicken Farm
- 17 April 2014 11am-3pm
11am, 1pm and 3pm
For 6+ years: listen to some storytelling from Fantastic Mr Fox, and make a cheepy chick topper and clucky chicken bookmark.
£2 per participant in addition to Museum entry.
Suitable for
- 11-13
- 7-10
Admission
£2 per participant plus Museum entry: adults £6.60, children £4.40. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org
George's Marvellous Chicken Pots
- 18 April 2014 11am-3pm
11am, 1pm and 3pm
For 6+ years: make a clay pot in the shape of a chicken, ready to store lots of eggs inside. Listen to some storytelling from George's Marvellous Medicine.
£3.50 per participant in addition to Museum entry.
Suitable for
- 11-13
- 7-10
Admission
£3.50 per participant in addition to Museum entry: adults £6.60, children £4.40. Call 01494 892192 to book
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Dory-hunky ducks' nests
- 19 April 2014 11am-3:30pm
11am, 1pm and 2.30pm
For 6+ years: get inspired with some storytelling from The Magic Finger and create a propsposterous paper plate ducks' nest collage.
£1.50 per participant in addition to Museum entry.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 11-13
Admission
£1.50 per participant in addition to Museum entry: adults £6.60, children £4.40. Call 01494 892192 to book
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Wonka egg heads
- 20 April 2014
For 6+ years: get messy with sweeties to transform an ordinary chocolate egg into a Roald Dahl character. Will you make a Mr Twit, or a BFG?
£3 per participant. At 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm
We recommend pre-booking for workshops as spaces are limited. You can do this by calling 01494 892192 up until 4:30pm on the day before you visit.
Suitable for
- 11-13
- 7-10
Admission
Adult £6.60, child £4.40. Workshop additional £3 per participant.
Website
http://www.roalddahl.com/museum/whats-on/april-2014/wonka-egg-heads
Easter trail
- 20 April 2014 11am-5pm
All day
For all ages: follow the egg pictures to find out fantabulous facts about the Museum and win yourself a tasty treat.
Free for Museum visitors.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 11-13
- 7-10
Admission
Free for Museum visitors. Museum entry: adults £6.60, children £4.40.
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Muggled Mirror Paintings
- 22 April 2014 11am-3pm
For 4+ years: paint a picture of your favourite Roald Dahl character by using a mirrored painting technique. Will you create a bunk-doodling BFG or a wacksey Willy Wonka?
£1.50 per participant in addition to Museum entry.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
Admission
£1.50 per participant in addition to Museum entry: adults £6.60, children £4.40. Call 01494 892192 to book.
Website
http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Crodscolloping chocolate decorating
- 3 May 2014
11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.30pm and 3.45pm
For 4+ years: join Kate, Head Chef at Cafe Twit, to decorate your own chocolate bar with glumptious goodies and tasty surprises.
£5 per participant plus Museum entry
We recommend pre-booking for workshops as spaces are limited. You can do this by calling 01494 892192 up until 4:30pm on the day before you visit.
Suitable for
- 11-13
- 5-6
- 7-10
Admission
Adults £6.60, child £4.40. Workshop additional £5 per participant
Website
http://www.roalddahl.com/museum/whats-on/may-2014/crodscolloping-chocolate-decorating
Veruca Salt's squirrel hunt
- 4 May 2014
For all ages: hunt for Veruca Salt's squirrels throughout the Museum to discover fantabulous facts and find out whether you are a good or bad nut.
Free for Museum visitors.
Suitable for
- 11-13
- 5-6
- 7-10
Admission
Museum admission £6.60 adults, £4.40 children
Website
http://www.roalddahl.com/museum/whats-on/may-2014/veruca-salts-squirrel-hunt
Jumbled jigsaw trail
- 10 May 2014
For all ages: complete a picture trail to uncover a child hidden in the chocolate factory.
Free for Museum visitors.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
Admission
Museum admission adults £6.60, children £4.40
Website
http://www.roalddahl.com/museum/whats-on/may-2014/jumbled-jigsaw-trail
Writing Hut talks
- 11 May 2014
For all ages: learn about Roald Dahl's writing routine and the funny objects he kept near his writing desk.
Free for Museum visitors
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 11-13
Admission
Museum admission adults £6.60, child £4.40
Website
http://www.roalddahl.com/museum/whats-on/may-2014/writing-hut-talks
Oompa Loompa trail
- 17 May 2014
- 25 May 2014
For all ages: follow the clues throughout the Museum and make up a new Oompa Loompa rhyme.
Free for Museum visitors.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 11-13
- 7-10
Admission
Museum admission adults £6.60, children £4.40
Website
http://www.roalddahl.com/museum/whats-on/may-2014/oompa-loompa-trail
Writing Hut talks
- 18 May 2014
For all ages: learn about Roald Dahl's writing routine and the funny objects he kept near his writing desk.
Free for Museum visitors.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 11-13
Admission
Museum admission adult £6.60 child £4.40
Website
http://www.roalddahl.com/museum/whats-on/may-2014/writing-hut-talks1
Nasty crafty kids
- 24 May 2014
12.30pm and 2pm
For 5+ years: get marvellously messy and make a greedy character from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory using collage.
£2 per participant plus Museum entry
We recommend pre-booking for workshops as spaces are limited. You can do this by calling 01494 892192 up until 4:30pm on the day before you visit.
Suitable for
- 11-13
- 7-10
Admission
Museum admission adult £6.60, child £4.40, workshop additional £2 per participant
Website
http://www.roalddahl.com/museum/whats-on/may-2014/nasty-crafty-kids
Monster mayhem with Amy Sparkes
- 26 May 2014
At 1.30pm and 3pm
For 3 to 6 years: join children's author Amy Sparkes for some marvellous, monstery fun. Amy will read from her buzzwangling book, Do Not Enter the Monster Zoo, which was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2013. Then you will make a monster mask and design a monster of your own.
£3 per person plus Museum entry.
We recommend pre-booking for workshops as spaces are limited. You can do this by calling 01494 892192 up until 4:30pm on the day before you visit.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 0-4
Admission
Museum admission adult £6.60, child £4.40. Workshop adittional £3 for adults and children
Website
http://www.roalddahl.com/museum/whats-on/may-2014/monster-mayhem-with-amy-sparkes
Willy Wonka bow ties
- 26 May 2014
At 10.30am and 12 noon
For 4+ years: use fantabulous fabric to make a new bow tie for Willy Wonka.
£2 per participant.
We recommend pre-booking for workshops as spaces are limited. You can do this by calling 01494 892192 up until 4:30pm on the day before you visit.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 11-13
Admission
Museum admission adult £6.60, child £4.40. Workshop additional £2 per participant
Website
http://www.roalddahl.com/museum/whats-on/may-2014/willy-wonka-bow-ties
Augustus Gloop pots
- 27 May 2014
At 11am, 1pm and 3pm
For 6+ years: a splendiferous session making a clay pot in the shape of the boy who loved chocolate too much.
£3 per participant plus Museum entry.
We recommend pre-booking for workshops as spaces are limited. You can do this by calling 01494 892192 up until 4:30pm on the day before you visit.
Suitable for
- 11-13
- 7-10
Admission
Museum admission £6.60 adults £4.40 children. Workshop additional £3 per participant
Website
http://www.roalddahl.com/museum/whats-on/may-2014/augustus-gloop-pots
My Parents are Out of Control with Pete Johnson
- 28 May 2014
At 12.30pm and 2.30pm
For 6+ years: join Roald Dahl Funny Prize-nominated author Pete Johnson for a lively and interactive session that's perfect for aspiring authors. Pete will be reading from his hilarious book My Parents are Out of Control, sharing writing tips and ideas, and providing heaps of laughter and fun.
£3 per person plus Museum entry.
We recommend pre-booking for workshops as spaces are limited. You can do this by calling 01494 892192 up until 4:30pm on the day before you visit.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 11-13
Admission
Museum admission adult £6.60, child £4.40. Worshop additional £3 for adults and children
Website
http://www.roalddahl.com/museum/whats-on/may-2014/my-parents-are-out-of-control-with-pete-johnson
Splendiferous sweet machines
- 28 May 2014
10.30am to 11.30am
For 6+ years: enter Charlie's factory and make a marvellous maze from recycled materials, then watch sweets roly poly down it to the bottom!
£2.50 per participant plus Museum entry.
We recommend pre-booking for workshops as spaces are limited. You can do this by calling 01494 892192 up until 4:30pm on the day before you visit.
Suitable for
- 11-13
- 7-10
Admission
Museum admission adult £6.60, child £4.40. Workshop additional £2.50 per participant
Website
http://www.roalddahl.com/museum/whats-on/may-2014/splendiferous-sweet-machines
Factory frights
- 29 May 2014
At 11am, 1pm and 3pm
For 5+ years: have fantabulous fun with monoprinting to create your own squiggly story of a naughty child who disappears in Wonka's factory. Come in old clothes - you could get marvellously messy!
£2.50 per participant plus Museum entry.
We recommend pre-booking for workshops as spaces are limited. You can do this by calling 01494 892192 up until 4:30pm on the day before you visit.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 11-13
Admission
Museum entry adult £6.60, child £4.40. Workshop additional £2.50 per participant
Website
http://www.roalddahl.com/museum/whats-on/may-2014/factory-frights
Meet Simon Rickerty
- 30 May 2014
At 12 noon, 2pm and 3.30pm
For 3+ years: a buzzwangling opportunity to meet Simon Rickerty, winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2013 for his wondercrump picture book, Monkey Nut.
£3 per person plus Museum entry.
We recommend pre-booking for workshops as spaces are limited. You can do this by calling 01494 892192 up until 4:30pm on the day before you visit.
Suitable for
- 5-6
Admission
Museum admission adult £6.60, child £4.40. Workshop additional £3 for adults and children
Website
http://www.roalddahl.com/museum/whats-on/may-2014/meet-simon-rickerty
Wafting Wonka bars
- 31 May 2014
At 12.30pm and 2pm
For 5+ years: make a mobile from colourful lollipop and sweetie pictures.
£2 per participant plus Museum entry.
We recommend pre-booking for workshops as spaces are limited. You can do this by calling 01494 892192 up until 4:30pm on the day before you visit.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
Admission
Museum entry adult £6.60, child £4.40. Workshop additional £2 per participant
Website
http://www.roalddahl.com/museum/whats-on/may-2014/wafting-wonka-bars
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