The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
About This Museum
Tucked away on Great Missenden's high street, the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre feels less like a hall of relics and more like a direct portal into the writer's wonderfully wicked imagination. It’s a place that celebrates the messy, joyful process of storytelling itself. You won't just find finished books here; you'll discover the very fingerprints of his craft, from early draft scribbles to grumpy letters to his editor. The energy is infectious, fueled by the giggles of children diving into interactive story-making activities.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the museum is its treasure trove of over 200 original items, including Dahl's own handwritten 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' manuscript and his famous hip-bone-covered writing hut chair. Personal letters and photographs reveal the man behind Matilda and the BFG, making his genius feel thrillingly tangible.
Visitor Information
Come ready to create, not just observe. Kids can whip up their own stories in the Story Centre, crawl through a giant peach, and even learn to write backwards like the clever hero of 'The BFG'. It’s a brilliantly hands-on day out for budding writers and lifelong fans alike.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a charming cluster of 17th-century brick-and-flint buildings that once served as coaching inns, the museum blends seamlessly into the Buckinghamshire village Dahl himself called home.
Contact & Location
Address: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83, High Street, Great Missenden, Missendens Community Board, South Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, HP16 0AL, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1494 892192
Website: Visit Website
