Take a trip back in time with more than 200 iconic objects and artworks bringing the 90s to life. The 1990s: a decade when history seemed to hit pause. With the Cold War over, the Gulf War behind us, and the War on Terror still years away, the ’90s ushered in a rare stretch [...]
Experiment with clay and paint to create a piece of art to take home! £5 per participant. Timings: 10am – 3pm Suitable for ages 3-11 Buy Tickets PLUS – our brand new exhibition I Grew Up 90s launches on 25 October! Book now and plan your family day out www.discoverbucksmuseum.org/whats-on/october-half-term-25/ You can also: Take [...]
Learn how to make your very own mummy this Halloween! From removing the insides to the final wrapping of bandages, we’ll be following the step-by-step practises of the Ancient Egyptians. This is a taught session- please be ready for the start of your session. This workshop may get messy so old clothes are recommended. [...]
This summer holiday, blast off into a world of space, science, and sci-fi fun for the whole family. Join us for themed crafts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, explore the incredible Beyond the Stars exhibition, Space Descent VR – narrated by Tim Peake and our much-loved Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery every day. Relax in our space-themed sensory room, enjoy garden games [...]
Harriet Muncaster, bestselling creator of Isadora Moon, Mirabelle, Emerald and Victoria Stitch, can’t wait to share her new book series, The Diary of Wiska Wildflower. Told in diary format and packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations, this is the enchanting story of WiskaWildflower and her search for friendship at Inkcap’s Academy. Harriet will be reading [...]
Did you know that music can tell stories? Join James Mayhew for a wonderful event full of stories, music, and live illustration. Be swept away by tales of sunken cities and miraculous firebirds in this unforgettable introduction to classical music. 60 minutes long (including Q&A), followed by public book signing. Date: Saturday 26 [...]
Join James Mayhew and Toto Martinez for this dazzling interactive session inspired by their best-selling picture-books. Discover a world of mixed up fairytales, and wonderful live illustration. You can even help Toto design the best pantomime dame costume ever! 60 minutes long (including Q&A), followed by public book signing. Date: Saturday 26 July [...]
Thursday 10 July 2025 Join our Keeper of Natural History, Mike Palmer who will be talking about ‘Buckinghamshire’s Historic and Noteworthy trees.’ A look at some of our local trees, past and present, that have become treasured individuals in the landscape on account of their great age or links to people and events. [...]
Thursday 12 June – “The mysteries of Yewden Roman villa” Excavated over 100 years ago, this fascinating site near the Thames, produced some very unusual evidence -dozens of writing implements, industrial scale corn processing facilities, and almost 100 newborn burials. Explore the evidence, and ponder the questions with Brett Thorn, Keeper of Archaeology. [...]
Thursday 8 May – Why is there an Egyptian collection at Discover Bucks Museum? Today Egyptian antiquities can be found scattered across museum collections worldwide resulting from colonial collecting practices in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Discover Bucks Museum is no exception and holds around 400 objects from ancient Egypt. This [...]
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