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Discover Bucks Museum and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery

Current description Discover Bucks Museum in the heart of Aylesbury old town is a fascinating place to visit for all ages with an exciting programme of changing exhibitions and events throughout the year. The new Discover Bucks Galleries tell the story of Bucks people and landscapes from 200 million years ago to today. See bones of a ferocious sea monster dug up in Aylesbury, a 3000-year-old Bronze Age sword and the Lenborough hoard of Anglo-Saxon coins. For hands-on discovery and amazing science inspired by Roald Dahl’s stories visit the fabulous Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery. Enjoy the friendly cafe, relax in the walled garden or browse in the gift shop. For opening times, charges and to book visit www.discoverbucksmuseum.org Address: 9 Church Street, Aylesbury, HP20 2QP Email: [email protected] Phone: 01296 331441 Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org

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The Saxons - Discover Bucks Museum

The Saxons - Discover Bucks Museum

17 Jun 2026 - 1 Nov 2026

Three lives. Three burial sites. Three extraordinary stories. The SAXONS brings together extraordinary archaeological discoveries to tell powerful human stories. Through real artefacts, immersive displays, and vivid storytelling, the exhibition reveals how people lived, fought, believed, and were remembered over 1,300 years ago. Step into the World of the Saxons. Discover the stories behind three remarkable Saxon burial sites, each revealing a different level of status and way of life.
The Saxons Weekend at Discover Bucks Museum
Step into the world of the Saxons this summer with a family-friendly weekend of live action, storytelling and hands-on discovery at Discover Bucks Museum. Across the weekend, the museum garden will be transformed into a bustling living history encampment, where you can explore daily life in Anglo-Saxon Britain. Meet skilled re-enactors from Ulfhrafnar and The Dark Ages Society as they demonstrate traditional crafts, showcase sword-making techniques and bring the past vividly to life. Don’t miss their thrilling weapons demonstrations, or the dramatic live acting scenes and storytelling sessions unfolding throughout the day.

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