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Discover Bucks Museum

1907 - Present

A journey of discovery through Bucks and beyond

Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery

Permanent Gallery

Hands-on discovery and amazing science inspired by Roald Dahl’s stories

Welcome to Discover Bucks

A journey of discovery through Bucks and beyond.

Opening Times

Discover Bucks Museum
Tuesday – Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00

Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00

Admissions

Discover Bucks Museum
Entry by donation. Some exhibitions and events carry a separate charge.

Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery
Charges apply, all visitors must book a timed entry ticket online

Discover Bucks Museum

Church street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 2QP

Event, Heritage Open Days, Online

Heritage Open Day 2021 – Visiting the Vaults Online

25 September

We’re delighted to be taking part in Heritage Open Days 2021 – England’s largest festival of history and culture.

Exhibition

Reincarnated Rubbish – Endangered and Extinct 2

2 – 30 October

Amazing, ingenious and humorous artworks created by recycling artist Val Hunt.

Exhibition

Contemporary Art and Artists

2 – 30 October

An exciting combination of contemporary art works from our collection at Discover Bucks Museum.

Exhibition

The Big Picture – Queen Ælfgifu Canvas Collaboration

2 – 30 October

The Big Picture is a community art and storytelling project, organised for Chesham by a Rather Nice Artist, Emily Brown, in collaboration with The Elgiva Theatre.

Online

Looking Back, Walking Forward a Black History Webinar

16 October at 5pm

Join us and our Bucks Black History Museum Group as we take a look back at key items that have shaped our lives.

Event

This Museum Can!

20 October, 10am – 2.30pm

A sharing event presented by the Cultural Outreach Group

Discover

Discover Bucks Galleries Progress so far

Check out the progress of our exciting transformation project!

Featured, Gallery, Permanent

Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery

Permanent Gallery

Hands-on discovery and amazing science inspired by Roald Dahl’s stories

Museum Cafe & Gift Shop

Enjoy delicious snacks and drinks in our café. Purchase the perfect gift in our gift shop.

Visitor Services Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate to deliver excellence in all aspects of our visitor experiences. Find out more and how to apply.

Support the Museum

Discover Bucks Museum is an independent charity and we need your help more than ever.

Latest

16th September 2021

Discover Bucks Museum’s new Bucks Black History Museum Group

8th September 2021

Muir Trust Artist in Residence 2022 – Apply today!

20th July 2021

20 July Museum is temporarily closed

19th July 2021

Covid-19 precautions at Discover Bucks Museum after 19 July

7th July 2021

Celebrating William Harding’s support for the people of Aylesbury

16th June 2021

Dinosaur Competition winners announced!

16th September 2021

Discover Bucks Museum’s new Bucks Black History Museum Group

8th September 2021

Muir Trust Artist in Residence 2022 – Apply today!

20th July 2021

20 July Museum is temporarily closed

19th July 2021

Covid-19 precautions at Discover Bucks Museum after 19 July

7th July 2021

Celebrating William Harding’s support for the people of Aylesbury

16th June 2021

Discover Bucks Museum

1907 - Present

Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery

Permanent Gallery

Welcome to Discover Bucks

A journey of discovery through Bucks and beyond.

Opening Times

Admissions

Discover Bucks Museum

Event, Heritage Open Days, Online

Featured, Gallery, Permanent

Support the Museum

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