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1pm Thursday 12th September 2024, 1pm Thursday 10th October, 1pm Thursday 14th November

Treat yourself to an elegant Afternoon Tea in our cafe or beautiful garden, weather dependant. Enjoy delicate finger sandwiches, a scone with jam, clotted cream and a selection of sweet treats along with a varied selection of teas and coffees to choose from when you arrive and a refill after your keeper talk.

Please choose from our classic or vegertarian option:

Classic - Salmon & Cream Cheese and Ham & Mustard

Vegetarian - Cream Cheese & Cucumber and Cheese & Pickle

Admission to the Museum for the day is included in the Afternoon Tea. 

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Thursday 12th September Join Arwen Wood, Finds Liason Officer for Buckinghamshire for Portable Antiquities Scheme.  The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) is a national scheme run through the British Museum, and the Buckinghamshire post is based at Discover Bucks Museum. The scheme records individual objects found by members of the public, and has included some of the objects in our galleries, including the Lenborough Hoard. The talk will look at how the Scheme works, give a brief overview of treasure process and focus on some highlights of the exciting finds that have been found, and that represent the people of our past.  We’ll also look at what to do when you find the pot of gold, and handle some archaeological finds.

The talk will last approx. 30 minutes and there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions after as you relax with your cream tea!

Thursday 10th October  Magic in your attic! Join Brett Thorn our Keeper of Archaeology about 2 fascinating types of object in our Weird Exhibition - witch bottles, and concealed shoes. These are folk magic protective charms, made to defend against witchcraft, and often hidden in old houses to protect the inhabitants from malevolent magic!

The talk will last approx. 30 minutes and there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions after as you relax with your cream tea!

Thursday 14th November The Ups and Downs of the Ice Age. Join Mike Palmer our Keeper of Geology and Wildlife as winter looms and temperatures fall to take this opportunity to discover more about the Ice Age and its impact in Buckinghamshire

The talk will last approx. 30 minutes and there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions after as you relax with your cream tea!

Friday 4 October, 7pm

Step into a world where reality bends and dreams come alive with "Dreams and Deceptions," a unique magic show that delves into the fascinating life of a magician. Without relying on grand stage illusions, that will leave you questioning what’s real. Join us for an unforgettable evening that reveals the heart and soul behind the magic. Don't miss your chance to witness the magic of human creativity and deception up close – get your tickets now!  (Suitable for ages 10+)

This act is performed by a well-trained magician please do not try anything at home.

Doors open at 6:30pm with our bar available to purchase alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks all evening. Show starts 7:00pm, 30-minute interval, Show finishes 9:30pm.

Help the BFG create some wundercrump new dreams with this creative workshop for home educating families.

We’ll be exploring the museum to gather inspiration from our wonderful collection, before inventing our very own dreams and then creating magical dream bottles to store them in. What will you come up with?

This workshop will begin with a short, optional discussion about Roald Dahl’s life, works and inspiration: if you wish to take part in this portion of the workshop, please arrive for 10.30am.

This workshop is recommended for children aged 5+ but all ages are welcome.

Please note: parents are required to remain in attendance throughout this activity.

Times: 10.30am – 12.00am or 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Tickets

Cost: £6.50 per child, accompanying adults and under 3s free. Booking required.

The Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery will be open esepcially for this day - why not visit while you’re here:

£3 Children’s Gallery Child ticket – (WITH a Home Education Day ticket)

£5.50 Children’s Gallery Child ticket – (WITHOUT a Home Education Day Ticket) for those who just want to visit the Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery

These tickets will give you access to the Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery on 11th September – open 11am – 3pm

Booking required

Join us for a family fun day celebrating the 200th anniversary of the naming of the first ever dinosaur species, Megalosaurus bucklandii

Suitable for all ages

Discover displays, hands-on objects and activities exploring dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals from near and far including an opportunity to handle some real dinosaur fossils.