Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre facts for kids
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre is a fun museum in Great Missenden, England. It's all about the famous children's author, Roald Dahl. He wrote amazing books like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda. Roald Dahl lived in this village for 36 years until he passed away in 1990.
Discover the Roald Dahl Museum
The museum opened its doors on June 10, 2005. A special guest, Cherie Blair, helped open it. It used to be an old inn, a place where travelers would stay. It cost about £4.5 million to turn it into a museum. Money came from Roald Dahl's family, his book publishers, and other kind people.
Inside, you can find many of Roald Dahl's important papers. This includes his original stories, letters, and his "Ideas Books." These books were where he wrote down all his creative thoughts! The museum also has workshops and events. These activities help kids become better writers and more creative. A special group called a charity runs the museum.
In 2008, the museum won a cool award. It was named "Best Small Visitor Attraction" by Enjoy England. This is the official tourist board for England.
More Places to Explore
- Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity – a charity also started by the Dahl family.
- Roald Dahl Children's Gallery – part of the Buckinghamshire County Museum in Aylesbury.
- Seven Stories – a museum in Newcastle upon Tyne about children's books.
- The Story Museum – a museum in Oxford focused on stories.
