Discover the magic of the World’s No.1 Storyteller, Roald Dahl. Set in the village that Dahl lived and wrote in for 36 years, this great little Museum is packed with hands-on things to do. Pull a powerpose with Matilda, see Fantastic Mr Fox’s living room, peek into Roald Dahl’s Writing Hut, and dress up as your favourite characters.
There are always free craft activities on offer, and you can pick up a trail sheet at the ticket desk to help you explore. Look out for storytelling on selected weekend days and in the school holidays. You can also stretch your legs on one of our free family walks. These take you out of the Museum and into the local village and countryside that inspired some of Roald Dahl’s best loved stories, including Matilda and Fantastic Mr Fox. If you get peckish, bring a picnic and walk through the Wonka gates to enjoy it in our courtyard.
The best thing is that you can come back over and over again, there’s unlimited entry for 12 months with every ticket.
Little known facts:
1. The old petrol pumps opposite the Museum were the inspiration for Danny's Dad's garage in 'Danny the Champion of the World'. Find them and other places mentioned in the stories on the Museum's Village Trail.
2. The Museum's Wonka gates were donated by Warner Brothers. The original gates from the film set were too large, so they made us our very own scaled-down set!
3. The Museum is home to some peculiar items, including Roald Dahl's hip-bone and shavings from his spine, his RAF flying helmet and his odd Norwegian sandal, used by Quentin Blake as the model for the BFG's footwear.
4. The interior of Roald Dahl's Writing Hut was carefully moved to the Museum in 2012 from the original hut in the author's garden. It has been recreated exactly as he left it and holds almost 300 objects, including puzzles, handkerchiefs and human bones.
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| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Discounted entry* | £5.95 per ticket |
| Under 5's free | Free |
| Visitors 5+ | £7.95 per ticket |
*Discounted entry students aged 18+, MAX card holders and people in
Disgusterous Clay DinnersWill you hide birds in the pie or worms in the spaghetti? We'll help you come up with ideas of your own, make it in clay and then we'll do the cleaning up with this 45 minute clay workshop.
Tricks-filled StorytellingJoin us at the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre for some swizzfingling storytelling from The Twits and Revolting Rhymes.
Terrific Tricks TrekTake a guided tour around the village with our expert guide Michael. He'll show you some of the places that inspired the books, including Matilda's library and Sophie's orphanage from The BFG.
Twilight TricksOur late-night Halloween event is back this year and will be better than ever… Our spooky event is the perfect Halloween treat for after dark. Enjoy an evening of foulsome frights and swashboggling surprises!
Spooktacular Stories: Ghosts, Mysteries & Anglo-Saxon SecretsStep into the strange and supernatural world of Silver Serpent and the Wild Ice Child with author David Gilbert, for an interactive family workshop where Anglo-Saxon history meets ghosts, mystery and storytelling at Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre.
BSL Interpreted Walks and StorytellingJoin us at Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre some splendiferous BSL interpreted walks and storytelling. From BSL interpreted storytelling of George's Marvellous Medicine, an BSL interpreted Marvellous Meander around Great Missenden village and BSL gallery content, this series of activities…
SEND Explore Your Way Relaxed DayExplore your way on our special relaxed day for visitors with SEND.
Big Friendly Home Education DayJoin us for our Big Friendly Home Education Day!
Santa at the Roald Dahl MuseumJoin at Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre for a day of festive fun with Santa!
Splendiferous Tea with SantaMake this Christmas unforgettable with a Splendiferous Santa Tea! Indulge in a festive feast of sandwiches, sweet treats, and nibbles in our cosy, twinkling room. Then, Santa himself will visit each table, spreading holiday cheer and gifting every child a special Roald Dahl present.
Wonka's Wondrous Clay DecorationsBe inspired by the wondrous sweetie creations in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre before designing your own in the form of a clay Christmas tree decoration.
Crodscolloping Christmas BingoPlay the Crodscolloping Christmas Bingo with the family at Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden.
Roald Dahl Ramble: Billy and the MinpinsTreat the family to a walk in the woods, with cake and coffee after! You'll explore the woods that inspired Roald Dahl's last book for children, Billy and the Minpins. The perfect activity for kids and adults alike.
Magic with Colonel CustardColonel Custard's Magic Show is coming to Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre this Christmas.Nearest major road is M40. Great Missenden is on the A413 between Amersham and Wendover and is well signposted. At weekends only cars may be parked at Great Missenden station, at other times parking is in the pay and display car park 5 minutes away.
Nearest station is Great Missenden.
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2011/12 Sustainable Tourism Highly Commended Award 2011
Tourism South East Member 26/27 - Bronze 2026| 2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) | ||
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* Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4.30pm
School holidays Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4.30pm
Please check website for bank holiday and Christmas opening
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