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Get ready to discover Oxford’s history at the Museum of Oxford (MOX). We’re open Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm. There’s no fixed charge for entry, simply pay what you can by donation. Groups of 10 or more people should book their visit in advance.
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We are committed to supporting everyone’s access needs at the Museum of Oxford and are wheelchair accessible. Find out everything you need to know ahead of your visit, including information about step-free and wheelchair access, large print guides, sensory resources and a visual story to aid your visit.
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Explore Oxford’s history from anywhere in the world with our online resources. Discover stories from Oxford’s communities, dig deeper into Oxford’s past and explore highlight objects from the Museum of Oxford collection.
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Our museum is by the people of Oxford, for the people of Oxford. We work closely with Oxford’s communities to co-curate the stories we tell and offer learning and engagement programmes for schools, older adults, families and the wider community.
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📢We`ve almost sold out for our December #LunchtimeTalk!
Oxford has a rich food history, from the ‘Oxford Sausage’ to Frank Cooper’s ‘Oxford Marmalade’ – not to mention an extensive brewing tradition.🍺
This abundance of heritage is felt across the city today, in its architecture, neighbourhoods, food markets and celebrations. Guest speaker Martin Stott will lead us on a cultural history journey through food and its influences on the city of Oxford
The talk will take us taking us from the 12th Century all the way up to the present day. We’ll explore the cultural and food diversity of east Oxford and its origins, taking in everything from the arrival of the first Indian restaurant in the city to the foundation of Oxfam (the ‘Oxford Committee for Famine Relief’), via the culinary extravaganza that is the Cowley Road Carnival, alongside much else!🍲
`A Baker`s Dozen: Oxford`s Food History in Thirteen Courses` with Martin Stott | Wednesday 11 December | 1-2pm.
Tickets are available for £5 online via the #LinkInBio or at the Museum Shop. We advise booking in advance due to previous demand.
#MOXLunchtimeTalks #MuseumOfOxford #LocalHistory #Oxford #Museums #MuseumEvents #WhatsOnOxford #Oxfordshire #FoodHistory #History #Talks #PublicLectures
[Alt text: A buffet of different food. An orange gradient fade on the left has text over it, which reads: `Museum of Oxford Lunchtime Talks. `A Baker`s Dozen: Oxford`s Food History in Thirteen Courses` with Martin Stott | Wednesday 11 December | 1-2pm | £5.]
![📢We've almost sold out for our December #LunchtimeTalk!
Oxford has a rich food history, from the ‘Oxford Sausage’ to Frank Cooper’s ‘Oxford Marmalade’ – not to mention an extensive brewing tradition.🍺
This abundance of heritage is felt across the city today, in its architecture, neighbourhoods, food markets and celebrations. Guest speaker Martin Stott will lead us on a cultural history journey through food and its influences on the city of Oxford
The talk will take us taking us from the 12th Century all the way up to the present day. We’ll explore the cultural and food diversity of east Oxford and its origins, taking in everything from the arrival of the first Indian restaurant in the city to the foundation of Oxfam (the ‘Oxford Committee for Famine Relief’), via the culinary extravaganza that is the Cowley Road Carnival, alongside much else!🍲
'A Baker's Dozen: Oxford's Food History in Thirteen Courses' with Martin Stott | Wednesday 11 December | 1-2pm.
Tickets are available for £5 online via the #LinkInBio or at the Museum Shop. We advise booking in advance due to previous demand.
#MOXLunchtimeTalks #MuseumOfOxford #LocalHistory #Oxford #Museums #MuseumEvents #WhatsOnOxford #Oxfordshire #FoodHistory #History #Talks #PublicLectures
[Alt text: A buffet of different food. An orange gradient fade on the left has text over it, which reads: 'Museum of Oxford Lunchtime Talks. 'A Baker's Dozen: Oxford's Food History in Thirteen Courses' with Martin Stott | Wednesday 11 December | 1-2pm | £5.]](https://museumofoxford.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Food, glorious food! Stock up on stocking fillers and festive favourites, like our locally made chutney – perfect for pairing with a Christmas cheese board. 🧀
We’ve got lots of goodies for the festive season in the MOX shop, including thoughtful Christmas cards, traditional and less traditional toys, games, beauty products, and local, hand-made gifts for all the special people in your life. ✨
#MOXMas #Oxford #ShopLocal #MuseumShop #Chutney #ChristmasShopping #ChristmasShopping #TisTheSeason
[Alt text: Dark green background with white snowflakes and the MOX logo. In the centre, starting from left to right, are three stacked jars of chutney, three tubs of tasty `Love from Oxford` treats, a box of fudge, and the iconic Oxford Sauce.]
🚨Little Edens’ 2.30pm performance is SOLD OUT!🚨
There are only 5 tickets left for the 5.30pm performance so buy them quickly to avoid disappointment. 🎟️
In September 1934, after months of ignored complaints, the residents of the Florence Park estate embarked on a rent strike, during which they faced intimidation and evictions. Little Edens tells this story.
After a sell-out run at the Museum of Oxford in 2023, Little Edens returns to the museum as the final installment of The Oxford Trilogy, marking 90 years since the strike.
Little Edens will be performed on Saturday 7 December at 2.30pm and 5.30pm. Tickets are available online (booking fee applies) or at the Museum Shop. Doors open at 2pm and 5pm for the respective performances. Approximate running time is 1 hour 25 minutes, including interval. A paid bar will be available before the show and during the interval.
Little Edens is written by Peter Cann and directed by Tim Eyres.
Please note: This production contains the use of swear words. We advise parental discretion for children attending under 14 years of age.
Buy your ticket now by heading to the #LinkInBio.
#MuseumOfOxford #TheOxfordTrilogy #Play #Theatre #CommunityTheatre #LocalTheatre #LocalHistory #Oxford #Museums
[Alt text: muted yellow poster with a group of cartoon protesters facing red brick houses holding protest signs. Text reads ‘Museum of Oxford presents Little Edens. Part Three of the Oxford Trilogy plays.’]
Six roads in Florence Park are named after British generals. These men fought in India for the British-owned East India Company in the 18th and 19th centuries.
A decolonising campaign has emerged over recent years calling for greater awareness of this colonial legacy that still remains visible in Florence Park.
The campaigners have written that “[we] are keenly aware of those local street names bearing the names of military men with brutal histories in the British colonies”. The project aims to contrast these colonial histories with “the real, vibrant history of our local community which dates back to the 1930s”🌸🌱
Check out Uncomfortable Oxford`s blog about the project to find out more: https://tinyurl.com/57ncrs8f
And don`t forget to visit our current special exhibition, `Park Life: People and Nature in Florence Park and Cutteslowe`, to discover more stories about Florence Park🌼
#MOXSpecialExhibitions #ParkLife #MuseumOfOxford #Decolonising #Decolonize #LocalHistory #CommunityHeritage #history
Map of the Florence Park estate courtesy of Oxfordshire History Centre.
[Image description: 1: A planning map of the Florence Park Estate from the 1930s, delineating the location of buildings and streets. Location markers highlight four street names: Cornwallis Road, Campbell Road, Lytton Road and Outram Road. Pink text prompts the viewer to consider `What`s in a street name?`. 2: The same map, this time with a light blue filter over the top. Text reads `Cornwallis Road, Lytton Road, Outram Road and Campbell Road are all named after men who fought for the East India Company.` Cut-out silhouettes of people holding placards and location markers decorate the image. 3: The same map with light blue filter over the top. Central dark pink text on a light pink background reads `The Decolonising Florence Park project aims to contrast this colonial legacy with "the real, vibrant history of our local community which dates back to the 1930s."` Various cut-out collage items, including flowers, the sun, a megaphone, and the silhouette of a person gardening, surround the text.]
Shine bright, no diamond needed this festive season! Treat yourself or a loved one to some truly unique and gorgeous jewellery from local makers. With designs in ceramic, resin, acrylic and sterling silver, you’re bound to find the perfect piece for even the most picky person. 🧡
We’ve got lots of goodies for the festive season in the MOX shop, including thoughtful Christmas cards, toys, games, stocking fillers and local, hand-made gifts for all the special people in your life. ✨
#MOXMas #Oxford #ShopLocal #MuseumShop #Ceramics #ChristmasShopping #MOXShop
[Alt text: orange background with four circular photos of earrings, necklaces and rings.]
