Please note this exhibition will be closed to the public on Friday 14 February for the installation of Light Fantastic – see more below.
This exciting exhibition showcases stunning photographs that capture the landscape, people, heritage, wildlife and beauty of Buckinghamshire, all taken by talented local photographers. Both amateur and professional photographers of all ages have taken part and were inspired by the theme of ‘Celebrating Buckinghamshire’. We received almost 150 entries and 100 are on show in the exhibition.
200 guests attended the launch during which the competition winners were announced in both age groups. The judging panel included Professor Sri-Kartini Leet, Bucks New University and Richard Carr, Bucks Radio and the prizes were presented by Cllr Mimi Harker, Chairman of Buckinghamshire Council.
A huge congratulations to our competition winners, whose exceptional photos are featured in the exhibition. The winners in each age group are:
Bucks Photography Open Competition (Age 18 & over)
1st prize: Babes in the Wood by Marie Thorpe
2nd prize: Brill Windmill at Sunset by Victoria Timms
3rd prize: Kite Flying in The Chilterns by Jenny Seabrook
Young Photography Open Competition (Age 17 & under)
Award winner: Playing with light around the bonfire by Tobias Haseldine- Age 12
Award winner: Experiencing Autumn by Ibrahim Mirza – Age 12
Award winner: Autumn at Stowe – falling leaves by Emilia Skinner – Age 8
You can also vote for your favourite photograph in both age groups in the People’s Choice Award. The last day of voting will be 21 April 2025 and the People’s Choice Awards in both age groups will be announced on our website and through our social media.
The exhibition runs until 4 May 2025, so don’t miss your chance to experience this visual journey through our beautiful county. Many of the photographs are for sale.
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Light Fantastic – the science of optics
To enhance this wonderful exhibition, from 15 February – 21 April 2025 we are thrilled to announce that hands-on science is back at the museum with another brilliant exhibition from Science Projects Ltd.
This time exhibits explore the science of optics – the way we see things and how light behaves. Have fun experimenting with lenses, mirrors, reflections, lightning and luminosity.
Discover eye-boggling and brain-baffling exhibits! Investigate optical illusions and find out how images merge into moving pictures and how your brain influences what you see.
These exhibits will be spread out within the Photography exhibition space.
Both exhibitions are included in your Museum and/or your Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery and Museum tickets.
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Discover what else we have on for February half term here.
Image credit: Brill Windmill at Sunset by Victoria Timms
