This summer holiday, blast off into a world of space, science, and sci-fi fun for the whole family at Discover Bucks Museum

Enjoy themed crafts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, explore the incredible Beyond the Stars exhibition, Space Descent VR – narrated by Tim Peake and the much-loved Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery every day. Relax in our space-themed sensory room, enjoy garden games in our beautiful Victorian garden, and refuel with light snacks from the café.

There’s something new to discover around every corner — your summer of Cosmic Adventures starts here!

On Every Day at Discover Bucks Museum

⭐ Beyond the Stars Exhibition – discover Sci-Fi props and models from classic British TV shows.

⭐ Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery – step into a world of imagination, where hands-on exhibits bring Dahl’s beloved stories to life.

⭐ Space Descent VR – narrated by Tim Peake (see more below)

⭐ Main Museum – explore the family friendly museum telling the story of the people and landscapes of Buckinghamshire, from 200 million years ago to today.

⭐ Cosmic Adventures trail (included in your Museum and/or Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery ticket)

⭐ Space themed Sensory Room

⭐ Garden Games in the Victorian walled garden

Space Descent VR
Join astronaut Tim Peake in a thrilling high-speed spaceflight with a new virtual reality experience from the Science Museum Group – available every day of the summer holidays!

Themed Crafts on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
3 times a week over the summer holidays Discover Bucks will have a fantastic selection of Space, Science and sci-fi themed crafts & activities for all the family to enjoy.

Space Science
Friday 25 July, Monday 28 July & Monday 18 August

Join us for space-themed science experiments, including making your own stomp-rockets!

£7.50 per child+1 free adult. £3 for each additional adult

Timings: 10.15am-11.15am, 12pm – 1pm and 2pm – 3pm

Suitable for ages 5-11

Fairytale Frocks & Fabulous Frogs
Saturday 26 July

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!

£4 per participant.

Timings: 10.30am – 11.30am

Suitable for ages 3-5

A Symphony of stories
Saturday 26 July

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.

£4 per participant.

Timings:1.30pm – 2.30pm

Suitable for ages 7-11

Become a Superhero
Wednesday 30 July & Wednesday 13 August

Become a superhero by decorating your own superhero cape and mask.

£4 per participant.

Timings: 10am – 3pm

Suitable for ages 3-11

Make a Universe
Friday 1 & Friday 8 August

Make your very own solar system.

£5 per participant.

Timings: 10am – 3pm

Suitable for ages 4-11

A Whole New World
Monday 4 & 20 August

Sculpt a miniature clay landscape and let your imagination run wild.

£5 per participant.

Timings: 10am – 3pm

Suitable for ages 4-11

Nebula in a Jar
Wednesday 6 & Monday 25 August

Create a beautiful nebula in a jar.

£4 per participant.

Timings: 10am – 3pm

Suitable for ages 4-11

Jumping Heroes
Monday 11 August

Make a jumping-jack superhero to take home.

£5 per participant.

Timings: 10am – 3pm

Suitable for ages 5-11

Wriggling Fingers & Running Feet
Friday 15 August

Make your own moving hand and pair of feet that will run all by themselves to take home.

£4 per participant.

Timings: 10am – 3pm.

Suitable for ages 5-11

Superhero Acrobats
Friday 22 August

Make your very own acrobatic superhero.

£5 per participant.

Timings: 10am – 3pm

Suitable for ages 6-11

Rocket Racers
Wednesday 27 August & 3  September

Design a flying rocket and gliding space monster to race against one another.

£4 per participant.

Timings: 10am – 3pm

Suitable for ages 3-11

Moving Rockets
Friday 29 August

Make a moveable rocket picture to blast into space

£3 per participant.

Timings: 10am – 3pm

Walking Robots
Monday 1 September

Design your own paper walking robot puppet

£3.50 per participant.

Timings: 10am – 3pm

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