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The Oxfordshire Museum

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The Oxfordshire Museum
Fletcher's House
Park Street
Woodstock
OX20 1SN
Oxfordshire
England

Collection details
Archaeology
Natural Sciences
Social History

Facilities

Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01993 811456
General information (Fax) : 01993 813239
Website : www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/the_oxfordshire_museum

Open
Tues-Sat 10:00-17:00
Sun 14:00-17:00


Closed
Mondays

Christmas/New Year 2008/09: the museum will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day (24 - 26 December)and New Years Day, Thursday 1 January 2009

Admission charges
Admission Free

Description
Situated in the heart of the historic town of Woodstock, the award-winning redevelopment of Fletcher's House provides a home for the new County museum. Set in attractive gardens, the new museum celebrates Oxfordshire in all its diversity.

Collections description
Collections of local history, art, archaeology, landscape and wildlife as well as a gallery exploring the County's innovative industries from nuclear power to nanotechnology. Interactive exhibits offer new learning experiences for visitors of all ages.

Articles
Family Friendly Museums in the Thames Valley
Summer 2007
Museums and Galleries in Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire

Events
Soldiers of Oxfordshire: Bugles & Busbies and Part-time Defenders exhibitions at the Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock  Exhibition (temporary)
Oxfordshire Craft Guild Selling Exhibition at the Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock  Exhibition (temporary)
Sharmanka Travelling Circus exhibition at the Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock  Exhibition (temporary)

Available resources
test by 24HM  Resource or activity pack

Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area General Education
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Shop
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