Open
Mon-Fri 1400-1700
University Full Term Time:
Sat 1000-1200
Admission charges
Free
Description
The Bate Collection first opened in 1970. It is located in The University of Oxford's Faculty of Music.
Collections description
The Bate Collection celebrates the history and development of musical instruments of the Western Classical tradition from the medieval period until the present day. The Collection is made available for study and judicious use by scholars, students, makers, and players, so as to enhance and increase the knowledge of the history of music as well as the enjoyment of historic performance for all.
Key artists and exhibits
Musical instruments
;
wind
;
brass
;
percussion
;
keyboards
;
Beale trumpet
;
William Smith harpsichord
;
Retford bow-making workshop
;
Bressan recorder
;
Instrument Tutors and Methods
;
Reginald Morley-Pegge
;
Philip Bate
;
Edgar Hunt
General Information
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Library with public access
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
