Blast off into Summer!
Join us for Cosmic Adventures – 23 July to 3 September 

Cosmic Adventures

23 July - 3 September 2025
A summer of intergalactic fun that’s out of this world!

Beyond the Stars: A Propmaker’s Guide to the Galaxy

24 May - 5 October 2025
Sci-Fi props and models from classic British TV shows.

Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery

Open weekends and Bucks school holidays
Hands-on discovery and amazing science inspired by Roald Dahl’s stories

Welcome to Discover Bucks

A journey of discovery through Bucks and beyond.

Summer Holiday Opening Times

Discover Bucks Museum & Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
23 July - 3 September
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Admissions

Discover Bucks Museum
Charges apply, please book your entry ticket online. Some exhibitions and events carry a separate charge.


Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery
Charges apply, please book your entry ticket online.

Discover Bucks Museum

Church street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 2QP

Discover Bucks Museum

Roald Dahl Children's Gallery

23 July – 3 September 2025
A summer of intergalactic fun that’s out of this world!
Saturday 30 August 2025
Discover the history of Bucks through our sensory storytime!
24 May – 5 October 2025
Sci-Fi props and models from classic British TV shows.
What's On
Saturday 6 September, 2pm
Join us for a fascinating talk from Mike Stark, author of The Motorsport History of Aston Hill.
Selected Mondays and Thursdays
Join us for a themed session including a story, song, games, play, craft activity and museum trail.
What's On
Saturday 13 September, 2pm – 3pm
A unique opportunity to hear how special effects were created for classic BBC sci-fi shows including Doctor Who, Red Dwarf and Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
What's On
Saturday 20 September
Come and show off your Sci-Fi knowledge!
What's On
Until 21 September 2025
Come and discover fascinating stories in this exhibition of one of Britain’s most significant early motorsport events.
Sunday 21 September, 12pm – 4pm
Join us as we take part in another fantastic year of celebrating Heritage Open Day!
What's On
25 October – 2 November 2025
Spooky Science & Ghoulish Fun this October Half Term!
What's On
25 October 2025 – 22 February 2026
Take a trip back in time with more than 200 iconic objects and artworks bringing the 90s to life.
What's On
Saturday 8 November
Join internationally bestselling author and illustrator Harriet Muncaster for a special author event.
What's On
1 February – December 2025
This new exhibition delves deep into the Embroiderers’ Guild larger-than-life items in their collection.

Book your Brilliant Birthday Party at the Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery and have a wondercrump day!

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