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Museum of the History of Science
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Broad Street
Oxford
OX1 3AZ
Oxfordshire
England
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Collection details
Archives, Decorative and Applied Art, Maritime, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology, World Cultures
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Facilities
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Our library is open to the public by appointment only.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01865 277280
General information (Fax)
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01865 277288
E-mail
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museum@mhs.ox.ac.uk
Website
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www.mhs.ox.ac.uk
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Open
Tues-Fri 12.00-17.00
Sat 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 14.00-17.00
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Closed
Christmas and new year
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Admission charges
Free
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Description
The Museum of the History of Science is located at the historic centre of the University of Oxford. Founded in the 1920s, it occupies the Old Ashmolean Building, opened in 1683 as the first purpose-built public museum. Following a recent programme of extension and redevelopment, the museum boasts a new gallery which houses a diverse range of special exhibitions. The museum has Designated status.
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Collections description
The museum holds an internationally renowned collection of historic scientific instruments from antiquity to the twentieth century. Particular strengths include the early mathematical instruments (especially astrolabes and sundials), optical instruments (including microscopes, telescopes and cameras), and apparatus associated with chemistry, natural philosophy and medicine. There is also a unique reference library for the study of the history of scientific instruments that includes manuscripts, incunabula, prints, printed ephemera and early photographic material.
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Key artists and exhibits
Einstein blackboard
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H. G. J. Moseley
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penicillin
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Howard Florey
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Royal Astronomical Society
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Royal Microscopical Society
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Earl of Orrery
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spherical astrolabe
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Erasmus Habermel
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Lewis Evans
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Articles
MGM 2008 - A Top Ten Of Museums At Night Events This Weekend
MGM 2008 - Frankenstein Page On Show For One Night Only In Oxford
Small Worlds Combines Art And Science At The Museum Of The History Of Science
Moonscope Brings Old And New Lunar Impressions To Oxford
MGM 2007 - Our Top Ten Museum Music & Entertainment Events
Repatriating The Ark At The Museum Of Garden History
Wireless World - Marconi At History of Science Museum Oxford
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Trails
Leonardo In Oxford: A Da Vinci Trail Around The University Museums
Hidden Treasure Trail For Oxford
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
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
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Disability Access
General audio-guide available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
General audio-guide available
Library with public access
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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