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

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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: £6.60
Children: 5-18 £4.40
Under 5s: Free
Concessions: £4.40
Family Ticket: £21.00
Please note this does not cover the events we sometimes host on site, unless otherwise specified.

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.

Collection details

Archives, Literature, Personalities

Key artists and exhibits

  • Roald Dahl, author
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.
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Roly-Poly Bird door hangers

23 June 2013

12.30pm and 2pm
For 5+ years: come and make a gloriumptious hanger for your door, in the shape of the Roly-Poly Bird. Add feathers, sequins and sparkles for his long beautiful tail.
£1 per participant

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10

Admission

Adult £6.60, child £4.40, concession £4.40. Workshop additional cost of £1 per participant.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/whatson/june.aspx

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Wondercrump woodland creatures

23 June 2013

All day
Drop-in craft activity for all ages: colour and decorate Danny's pheasants, Willy Wonka's squirrels, ducks from The Magic Finger or mice from The Witches.
Free for Museum visitors.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

Admission

Adult £6.60, child £4.40, concession £4.40

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/whatson/june.aspx

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Roald Dahl's War

29 June 2013

12 noon, 1pm and 2pm

For 7+ years: to celebrate National Armed Forces Day, join former RAF pilot Graham Laurie for some free family talks and learn about Roald Dahl’s time in the RAF during the Second World War.
Free for Museum visitors

Suitable for

  • 18+
  • 16-17
  • 11-13
  • 14-15
  • 7-10

Admission

Adults £6.60, child £4.40, concessions £4.40. This event is free with Museum entry, but please call 01494 892192 to book as spaces are limited.

Website

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/whatson/june.aspx

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