Roald Dahl Children's Gallery facts for kids
The Roald Dahl Children's Gallery is a special children's museum where the amazing stories of author Roald Dahl come to life. It uses his famous characters and wild ideas to make learning about science, history, and literature fun and exciting for kids.
The gallery is located in Aylesbury, a town in Buckinghamshire, England. It is part of the larger Buckinghamshire County Museum.
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What Can You Do at the Gallery?
The gallery is packed with hands-on activities inspired by Roald Dahl's books. You can explore different themes and characters that help you learn in a playful way. The goal is to spark your curiosity and imagination, just like Dahl's stories do.
Many of the decorations and designs you'll see are based on the drawings of Quentin Blake. He was the artist who illustrated most of Roald Dahl's books, creating the classic look for characters like Matilda and the BFG.
History of the Gallery
The Roald Dahl Children's Gallery opened its doors on November 23, 1996. The building it's in has its own history—it used to be a coach-house, a place where horse-drawn carriages were kept.
The gallery was officially opened by actor Terrence Hardiman. He was well-known to kids at the time for playing the main character in the popular TV show The Demon Headmaster.
Over the years, the museum has been recognized for its creative approach to learning and has won two major awards for education.
Local Festival
The town of Aylesbury celebrates Roald Dahl's work with a special event. The Roald Dahl Festival includes a parade with giant puppets of his famous characters.
See also
- Buckinghamshire County Museum, which is in the same building complex as the Children's Gallery.
- Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, a different museum that has Roald Dahl's original papers and manuscripts.
External links
- Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (Archived page)
