The museum houses Roald Dahl's original writing hut, which was moved from his garden and reconstructed inside the building.
Dahl wrote his books using specific HB Pencils, which are displayed as part of the permanent collection.
The archive contains the handwritten drafts of iconic works like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG.
The village of Great Missenden served as the direct inspiration for locations in 'Danny the Champion of the World'.
Visitors can see the glass-topped table Dahl used to balance his manuscript boards while writing.
The site includes a collection of unusual artifacts from Dahl's 'writing hut,' including a prosthetic hip and a ball of chocolate wrappers.
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre is situated in the village of Great Missenden, where the author lived and worked for 36 years. The museum occupies an 18th-century coaching inn and former yard. It features three main galleries housing historical artifacts, including Dahl’s original writing hut. Visitors can view his actual writing chair, stationery, and personal collection of items. The Story Centre encourages creative writing through interactive displays and exhibits. It serves as a repository for the Roald Dahl Archive, containing thousands of manuscripts and letters. The museum focuses on the intersection of his literary works and his personal history. The site is specifically designed to inspire young writers through the author's own drafting techniques.
In front of the entrance sign featuring the iconic Roald Dahl silhouette.
Check the website for current storytelling session schedules before arriving.
Allow extra time to walk the village 'Dahl Trail' to see locations that inspired his books.
Do not assume the writing hut is outdoors; it is housed within the climate-controlled gallery space.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays during term time.
