Roald Dahl Children's Gallery, Children's museum in Aylesbury, United Kingdom
The Roald Dahl Children's Gallery is a museum in Aylesbury set inside a converted coach house featuring two levels. A glass elevator alongside stairs connects the floors, drawing design inspiration from stories found in children's literature.
The museum opened on November 23, 1996, as part of an effort by Buckinghamshire County Museum to honor author Roald Dahl. The initiative emerged to celebrate the legacy of a writer who held deep connections to the area.
The gallery weaves scenes from Roald Dahl's stories into spaces where children can explore settings they recognize from books. Visitors encounter familiar characters and locations transformed into areas designed for hands-on discovery and imaginative play.
The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with longer hours during school holidays in Buckinghamshire. Visitors should confirm opening times before planning a visit, as hours may shift on special dates.
The museum features an underground tunnel replicating the fox's burrow from one of the stories, offering a fully immersive experience. Visitors also encounter magnified insect displays that bring creatures from another tale to life in surprising detail.
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