Buckinghamshire County Museum facts for kids
The Buckinghamshire County Museum is a super interesting place in the middle of Aylesbury, England. It's a museum that shows off lots of cool things about the history of Buckinghamshire. You can see displays about rocks and the Earth, old clothes, farming tools, and even how things were made in factories long ago. The museum also has a special art gallery that changes its exhibits often, so there's always something new to see!
In 1996, the museum won a big award called the National Heritage Museum of the Year. This shows how special and important it is!
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What Makes the Museum Special?
The museum is actually made up of three really old buildings that have been connected. Imagine exploring a chapel, an old school, and a grand house all in one visit!
The Buildings of the Museum
- A Chapel: One part of the museum used to be a chapel in St Mary's Square.
- Old Aylesbury Grammar School: Another part is the building that was once the Aylesbury Grammar School. This school later moved to a new location.
- Ceely House: The main building is Ceely House, which is a beautiful old house.
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
Behind the main museum building, in what used to be the coach house of Ceely House, you'll find the amazing Roald Dahl Children's Gallery. This part of the museum is especially fun for kids and is inspired by the famous author Roald Dahl.
Explore More
If you want to learn even more about the museum, you can visit their website.
- Museum website
