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The Roald Dahl Museum is a little family attraction in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, the heart of Roald Dahl country. Get hands-on in the three galleries, packed with activities for 6 to 12 year olds and their families. Find out about Roald Dahl's school pranks, peek into the author's original Writing Hut, and discover how Roald Dahl's real-life adventures inspired his stories. The Museum puts your imagination centre-stage to help you and your family create your own swashboggling stories - just like Roald Dahl did.

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#104 Children's museums in England #56 Language & literature museums in England #124 Children's museums in United Kingdom #81 Language & literature museums in United Kingdom

#104 Children's museums in England #56 Language & literature museums in England #124 Children's museums in United Kingdom #81 Language & literature museums in United Kingdom
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
81-83 High Street
Great Missenden

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday
10:00 – 16:30
Friday
10:00 – 16:30
Saturday
10:00 – 16:30
Sunday
10:00 – 16:30

Buckinghamshire term-time: Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4.30pm
Buckinghamshire summer holidays: Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4.30pm
Buckinghamshire half-terms: Monday to Sunday 10am to 4.30pm
Christmas and Bank Holidays: check website for details

Dates subject to change, please check the website for holiday opening dates and times before you travel.

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Admission

0 – 4Free
5 – 17£9.95
Adult£11.95
Full Time Student£9.95
Registered CarerFree
Registered Disabled£9.95

Please note, our Museum entry tickets allow you to visit the Museum for a whole 12 months, which means you can enjoy the Museum as many times as you like and make the most of our changing programme of events.

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Facilities

Wheelchair accessible
Museum shop
Child-friendly
Coffee

Location & Map

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden

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Exhibitions

No exhibitions in The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre have been found.

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden, England, offers visitors an engaging experience centered around the life and works of the beloved children's author. The museum features interactive exhibits that bring Dahl's stories to life, including his writing hut and various personal artifacts. Visitors appreciate the hands-on activities for children, which encourage creativity and storytelling. The museum's small size is noted as both a charm and a limitation, with some guests feeling it can be explored thoroughly in just a couple of hours. While many find the admission price reasonable for the experience offered, others suggest it might be slightly high for the size of the museum. The staff is generally praised for their friendliness and knowledge. The museum's location in Dahl's home village adds authenticity to the experience, though some visitors mention that reaching Great Missenden can be a bit of a journey. Overall, the museum is well-received by Dahl enthusiasts and families with children, offering a nice balance of education and entertainment.

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