A small but perfectly formed museum that punches above its weight. I've been to several town museums that just have labelled exhibits behind glass with no real narrative. This museum is different. The creative team deserves a massive pat on rhe back for the effort they have put in here. The collection of artefacts is woven into stories around the people (and animals) that lived locally. From mammoths to plesiosaurs through to saxon burials. Of particular note is the effort to make the language under the exhibits accessible to both children and adults alike. Not dumbed down, just really well written. I also enjoyed the dioramas, using actors on screens to augment the stories. It made the whole experience more engaging. It's a small museum, so I'd time a visit carefully to avoid peak times, but it's well worth the admission fee.

The museum itself was a gins as the 3rd oldest building in Aylesbury with a Georgian front on a medieval building and it is located in a really beautiful old historic part of Aylesbury that I didn't know existed. That's before we went in to see the Saxon exhibition which was really well done. Lots to interest children and adults. Some really wonderful recreations of speaking Saxons and videos of daily Saxon life. Worthy of a London museum. Well done.

My toddler and I attended a Thursday Discover Ducks Museum, snow as a theme. We both had an amazing time doing arts and crafts, playing with toys and listening to the story. The staff are polite and friendly. Lovely conversation with Dara/Tara - sorry for misspelling =[ A nice day out away from where we live. Will come again =]

What a gem of a place! Fantastic for all the family. My daughter (7) loved the Roald Dahl galleries, my son (12) was fascinated by the fossils and ancient artefacts in the main galleries and my husband absolutely loved the Star Wars toys exhibition - we spent 2 hours here and could have spent longer. The sensory room for little ones is great. We all enjoyed looking at the Tudor house and playing the old games. Absolutely recommend. Kids got in free with their blue Peter badges too!

I have been twice to the museum this year. Once in summer ( great air con ) and recently for mini elves Christmas event. Both times it was brilliant. My daughter is 4 next month and although she doesn’t quite understand most of the experiments and things on show she still really enjoys herself. The feel the force during summer was particularly fun for her. During summer the enclosed garden with games is also a big hit. The Christmas event is a hidden gem too. For £5 you got so much included compared to other things and I would much prefer this to a grotto visit. We received snack for both of us and drinks too. The staff were also really engaging with the children especially during story time and crafts. It is a perfect place to come to in town to escape the heat 🥵or cold 🥶 and peace and quiet!