The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre opened in 2005 to celebrate the life of this great children's author. An old coaching inn and yard have been transformed into a series of galleries.

The Boy and Solo galleries tell the story of Dahl's life and work through film, objects, and lively interactive displays. The Story Centre houses a replica of Dahl's famous Writing Hut and visitors can sit in his chair.

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
81-83 High Street
Great Missenden
Buckinghamshire
HP16 0AL

Great Missenden is a village in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside, situated about 20 miles northwest of London.

Trains run from London Marylebone and there are two trains per hour. The journey takes 40 minutes and it is a very easy walk from the station to the Museum. See Chiltern Railways website for an up-to-date timetable and details of engineering works which may affect the line.

See How to Find Us for other ways to get to the museum.

01494 892 192

Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Bank Holidays: 10am to 5pm
Closed all other Mondays.

Timed entry in half-hour blocks but you can stay all day.

Tickets available on the door but it is best to book in advance.

Telephone booking: 01494 892192 (Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 4.30 pm)
Online booking
Note: cannot take same day bookings online or by phone.

2009 prices:
adults £6; children 5-18 £4 (under 5s free); concession £4; family ticket £19.00.
Annual passes available.

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The name is taken from the book The Twits, Cafe Twit is in the museum's courtyard. Everything is freshly prepared and it is very child-friendly.

The Enduring Roald Dahl (About.com Children's Books)