The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

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The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre Pull a power pose next to Matilda and measure yourself against the BFG! You can also sit on our replica Writing Chair for an inspiring rest!
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Your Museum ticket includes crafts, Museum trails and three hands-on interactive galleries. Enjoy storytelling on selected weekend and school holiday dates led by our expert storytellers. Pick up our Village and countryside trails and head off to explore the village and countryside that inspired Roald Dahl's stories. We're the home of Roald Dahl's Writing Hut, so don't forget to take a peek into the magical place where all your favourite stories came to life. Open year round, 10am to 4.30pm:
> Thursday to Sunday during Buckinghamshire term-time
> Monday to Sunday during Buckinghamshire half-terms
> Tuesday to Sunday during Buckinghamshire summer holidays

See our page for updates for bank holiday, Easter and Christmas opening dates.

Join us this October half-term for Twits and Tricks! 🎃 Uncover the secret stories behind Dahl’s most iconic mischief-mak...
17/10/2026

Join us this October half-term for Twits and Tricks! 🎃 Uncover the secret stories behind Dahl’s most iconic mischief-makers through early drafts and screen-used props, plus enjoy daily storytelling from The Twits. Swipe to discover what other tricks we have up our sleeves… 👀

Bit of a mood tbh 🍂
17/10/2026

Bit of a mood tbh 🍂

Roald Dahl wasn't just a writer 🤔 He was always coming up with new ideas and trying his hand at new things (with varying...
16/10/2026

Roald Dahl wasn't just a writer 🤔 He was always coming up with new ideas and trying his hand at new things (with varying degrees of success!) ⬇️

15/10/2026

Ever wanted to meet an Oompa-Loompa? Well here's your chance ⬇️
Join us on Tuesday 27 October for a little Peek Behind the Pages in our archive, where some special secrets await 👀

Thursday 29 October. 5.30pm till 8pm. Just don't let her catch you having too much fun... 🤫
14/10/2026

Thursday 29 October. 5.30pm till 8pm. Just don't let her catch you having too much fun... 🤫

QUIZ TIME 🎓 Can you guess the Roald Dahl books from their covers? Pop your answers in the comments ⬇️
13/10/2026

QUIZ TIME 🎓 Can you guess the Roald Dahl books from their covers? Pop your answers in the comments ⬇️

12/10/2026

Step into Roald Dahl’s world and join us for a guided village walk! See the sites that inspired his iconic stories, with lively readings from George’s Marvellous Medicine and more, performed by actor Michael and BSL signed by Helen (Level 6) 👣

Whilst you visit, don't miss our BSL signed storytelling too! 📖

For more information ➡️ roalddahlmuseum.org/event/bsl-signed-day/

11/10/2026

Had a bad day, maybe I should go for a walk... 👣

Peek Behind the Pages this October half-term! 🤫Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Roald Dahl Museum? Ge...
10/10/2026

Peek Behind the Pages this October half-term! 🤫

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Roald Dahl Museum? Get a peek inside our archive and discover some of the weird, wonderful and wacky treasures hidden behind the books and films...

Book your spot ➡️ roalddahlmuseum.org/event/peek-behind-the-pages/

What if your titchy toddler could explore the giant peach? 🍑Inspired by the minibeasts in James and the Giant Peach, our...
09/10/2026

What if your titchy toddler could explore the giant peach? 🍑

Inspired by the minibeasts in James and the Giant Peach, our next Titchy Toddlers session is all about the tiny creatures hiding in the great outdoors. Expect stories, songs and plenty of play!

Book your spot ➡️ roalddahlmuseum.org/event/titchy-toddlers-nature/

Address

81-83 High Street
Great Missenden
HP160AL

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441494892192

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