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The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
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Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
81-83 High Street
Great Missenden
HP16 0AL
Buckinghamshire
England
Collection details
Archives
Literature
Personalities
Facilities
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes
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.
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01494 892192
Education Manager (Tel)
:
01494 892195
General information (Fax)
:
01494 892191
General enquiries
:
admin@roalddahlmuseum.org
Education
:
schools@roalddahlmuseum.org
Collections Manager
:
collectionqueries@roalddahlmuseum.org
Press enquiries
:
media@roalddahlmuseum.org
Website
:
www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Webstore for the Museum shop
:
www.roalddahlstore.com
Open
10.00-17.00 Tues-Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays
Closed
Most Mons, Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Admission charges
Adults: £5.50
Children: 5-18 £3.95
Under 5s: Free
Concessions: £3.95
Family Ticket: £18.00
Description
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.
Key artists and exhibits
Roald Dahl, author
Articles
MGM 2008 - From Fine China To Tank Rides - TopLots Kick Off
V&A, IWM Duxford And Roald Dahl Museum Win Tourism Oscars
News In Brief - Week Ending April 20 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending March 16 2008
Roald Dahl Is Still A Winner As Museum Scoops A Tourism Award
MGM 2007 - Top Ten Kids' Events In Museums And Galleries
MGM 2007 - Go Behind The Scenes With Our Top 10 Events
Trails
Hidden Treasure Trail For The South East
Events
Discover Dahl's Archives at The Roald Dahl Museum
; Guided tour; Workshop or activity session
Make your own Revolting Recipe at The Roald Dahl Musuem and Story Centre
Workshop or activity session
Chocolate decorating at The Roald Dahl Museum
Workshop or activity session
Christmas Chocolate decorating at the Roald Dahl Musuem
Workshop or activity session
Make a recycled picture frame at the Roald Dahl Museum
Workshop or activity session
Chocolate decorating at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Workshop or activity session
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