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Museum of Oxford
Photo of child in the museum galleries   St. Aldates
Oxford
OX1 1DZ
Oxfordshire
England
Exploring the displays at the Museum of Oxford
Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Industry, Literature, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, Weapons and War
Facilities
Shop: yes Guided tours: yes Wheelchair access: yes Visual disability facilities: yes Hearing disability facilities: yes
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School Resource Packs; Language School Packs; Themed drop-in and workshop led activities for all the family. Held at weekends and during the school holidays.
Contact details
Reception / Shop (Tel) : 01865 252761
Museum Manager / Curator (Tel) : 01865 252795
Museum Operations Officer (Tel) : 01865 252086
Museum Education Officer (Tel) : 01865 252819
Museum Office (Fax) : 01865 222555
E-mail : museum@oxford.gov.uk
Website : www.museumofoxford.org.uk
Open
Tues-Fri 1000-1700 Last entry 1630
Sat 1200-1700 Last entry 1630
Sun 1200-1700 Last entry 1630
Closed
Mondays
Admission charges
FREE ADMISSION
Discounts
Museums Association
 
Description
The museum is situated in the city's Victorian Town Hall building, a Grade 2* listed building of 1894, located at Carfax, the centre of historic Oxford.
Oxford offers many museums, some world famous, but the Museum of Oxford is the only one to offer a chronological story from earliest times to the 20th century, of the city as well as the University, told through original objects and documents and contemporary visual images.
Collections description
The Museum of Oxford is the only museum that is dedicated to the history of the City and University. For more than a thousand years, Oxford has played a central role in English History.

Before the first student took his first lesson at the University, saints walked here, kings were crowned here and parliaments debated here. Situated closed to the heart of England and connected directly with London via the Thames, Oxford has long been an alternative capital city.

The story of Oxford is vividly brought to life through original artefacts, college treasures, room settings and an introductory audio-visual presentation, narrated by ‘Time Teams’ Tony Robinson. The Museum is the essential starting point for any visit to the city.

Key artists and exhibits
Alice in Wonderland; Lewis Carroll; Siege of Oxford; Jan Wyck; Oxford University; Morris Motors; William Morris; Victorian Oxford; Temporary Exhibitions;Medieval Oxford; Civil War in Oxford


Articles
Treasures On Show In Country Houses Thanks To Tax Scheme
News In Brief - Week Ending September 17 2006
MGM 2006 - Banging The Drum For The Thames Valley
Thames Valley Museums Pack 'Em In Over Christmas Period
National Archaeology Week 2005: 24 Hour Museum Speaks To Carenza Lewis
Family Friendly Museums in the Thames Valley
An A-Z Of Christmas Gifts From Museums, Galleries And Other Cultural Places

Trails
Hidden Treasure Trail For Oxford

Events
Creation Station at the Museum of Oxford
Brass Rubbing at the Museum of Oxford
Adventures with Alice
3+3 collaborative art in Oxfordshire  Exhibition
National Archaeology Week Family Activity
 

Available resources
A City at War!  ; Collection; Handling collection; Visit; Worksheet; Workshop (Resource)
Darkside of the Victorians: Children on Trial (KS2)  ; Teachers' pack; Visit; Workshop (Resource)
Medieval Rubbish  ; Collection; Handling collection; Visit; Worksheet; Workshop (Resource)
Stories From the Grave  ; Collection; Handling collection; Interactive resource; Service; Teachers' pack; Workshop (Resource)
Time Detectives  ; Collection; Handling collection; Visit; Worksheet; Workshop (Resource)
Washday Blues!  ; Collection; Handling collection; Teachers' pack; Visit; Worksheet; Workshop (Resource)
We'll Meet Again: The Home Front in Oxford  CD-ROM; Handling collection; Resouce pack; Teachers' pack; Website; Worksheet; Workshop (Resource)
 

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Guided tours
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Disability Access
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Facilities
Auditorium
Facilities for private functions and events
Shop

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