Discover Bucks Museum

About Discover Bucks Museum

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 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.

  • Discover 200 million years of Bucks history

    Discover Bucks Museum, in the historic heart of Aylesbury, is a family friendly museum telling the story of the people and landscapes of Buckinghamshire, from 200 million years ago to today. In our main galleries we showcase the best of Bucks heritage: archaeology, social history, natural history, geology, art, costumes and photographs. We also house the famous Lenborough Hoard, one of the largest hoards of Anglo-Saxon silver coins ever found.

  • Explore, Learn, and Play at the Roald Dahl Children's Gallery

    Part of the Discover Bucks Museum is the Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery, a magical space designed to ignite curiosity and creativity in younger visitors. Inspired by the works of the beloved author, the gallery blends storytelling with hands-on learning, making it a favourite among families.

  • Children and families love our school holiday activities and crafts

    Discover Bucks Museum is the perfect destination for families during school holidays, offering an exciting range of activities and crafts that inspire creativity and learning. With ever changing hands-on workshops, interactive exhibits, and themed events, children can explore topics such as history, nature, and art in a fun and engaging environment.

Attraction Details

Opening Times

Regular Times

  • Monday, Closed
  • Tuesday, Closed
  • Wednesday, 10:00 - 15:00
  • Thursday, 10:00 - 15:00
  • Friday, 10:00 - 15:00
  • Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday, 12:00 - 16:00

Opening Times may vary so please always check our website before setting off.

www.discoverbucksmuseum.org/

Plan Your Visit

Clock IconTypical visit time 1 - 2 hours
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FAQs

Directions

Discover Bucks Museum

Church Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2QP, England

Parking There is no available parking outside the Museum so we advise visitors to park in either the Friarscroft Car park (HP20 2TE) or Exchange Street car park (HP20 1QY). Friarscroft car park has lots of available spaces and is very reasonable. It is next to Morrisons on the A413, with a short walk up the hill turning left into Church Street to reach the Museum. Exchange Street car park, is a short, signposted walk from Market Square to the Museum situated in the old part of the town near St Mary’s Church.

Tel: 01296331441

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Last updated: 19:51 23/03/2026

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