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Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

National Museum & Exhibition · Buckinghamshire, England · HP16 0AL

Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre is a national museum & exhibition in Buckinghamshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £13.95 · Child £9.95 · Family £47.80
Roald Dahl Museum official: adult £13.95, child 5+ £9.95, under-5 free; carers free. 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden HP16 0AL. Family figure shown is 2+2.
Opening times10am-4.30pm on open days.
Best time to goWeekday afternoons in term time; book ahead.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
Best for 5-12.
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsHands-on storytelling museum in Great Missenden, where Dahl wrote his books.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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