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The Roald Dahl Children's Gallery

πŸ“ Aylesbury, South East

β˜…4.6(34 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Interactive gallery inside Buckinghamshire County Museum featuring hands-on science exhibits inspired by Roald Dahl stories. Open weekends and school holidays. Sensory bags available and staff widely praised for exceptional additional-needs support.

βœ“ Exceptional staffβœ“ Special needs friendlyβœ“ Hands-on exhibitsβœ“ Birthday partiesβœ“ Adjoining museumβœ“ Interactive activities

πŸ† Funzaroo Verdict

Best for Dahl fans aged 4–12 and families with children who have additional needs β€” the staff support here is genuinely exceptional. The gallery itself takes around 30 minutes, so pair it with the adjoining history museum and playroom for a full outing. Pay at the door, no advance booking required.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Sensory bags with toys and headphones are available free for children with additional needs β€” ask staff on arrival
⏰No advance booking needed β€” pay at the door
🎟️The adjoining Discover Bucks Museum with playroom and exhibitions is included and extends the visit
πŸš—Birthday party packages include a separate event room β€” worth enquiring when booking

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Demi Timberlake

a year ago

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β€œI could not be happier with our experience at The Roald Dahl Gallery! We had a little bit of trouble getting here as we don’t live near. When I rang the Roald Dahl Gallery and explained the situation (Sam) Was very polite and understanding on the phone and happily still showed us around when the gallery closed. I came here with a 6 year old boy (Wilf) who has autism and also non-verbal. The support they give him when we walked in was brilliant. They have sensory bags which provide sensory toys and headphones and more. The engagement and communication Sam gave to him was so lovely even if he didn’t get a response. Sam Chose to stay behind to show Wilf around ,let alone he didn’t have to as it was closing time. I couldn’t be more happier with the experience we had and how lovely staff are here. I really recommend this for anyone. Sam really made our day and showed a lot of loving and support. Thank you Sam!!”

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Linda Standing

a year ago

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β€œVisited with young family. Lovely welcome from informative and pleasant staff. Roald Dahl museum was lovely with loads of hands on and interesting things for children to investigate. We paid at the door. Went on to the museum which is situated in the same area but a different building. Lots of interesting information. There was a Star Wars Exhibition, Children's dressing up, a lovely embroidery exhibition, some interactive exhibitions and a lovely playroom for the children, full of toys to play with and explore. Very enjoyable .”

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Reena Chotai

a year ago

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β€œWe visited on Monday 3rd Feb with my daughters school as part of a class of 30 children. This place is fantastic and the hospitality we received was incredible. Ceri is absolutely fantastic! We found her super enthusiastic and thoroughly entertaining; even us adult helpers got stuck in with all the activities ! The whole team made us feel very welcome and we learned loads of hidden gems about Roald Dahl. Highly recommend for old and young alike.”

πŸ’¬ What parents mention

Outstanding staff and serviceInteractive hands-on activitiesSpecial needs accommodationBirthday parties and groups

Overview

The Roald Dahl Children's Gallery sits within Buckinghamshire County Museum, offering hands-on discovery exhibits and science activities drawn from Dahl's stories. Staff provide sensory bags with toys and headphones for children with additional needs and consistently go beyond expectations to accommodate families. Birthday party packages include a separate event room. The adjacent history museum with playroom extends the visit significantly.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday12:00 – 16:00

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