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  • 13th January

    CANCELLED Stories of Oxford tours: The Oxford Story
  • 14th January

    SOLD OUT Lunchtime Talk: ‘Dream Palaces: Early cinema in Oxford’
  • 16th January

    Tea & Talk
  • 22nd January

    Stories of Oxford tours: An introduction to Oxford’s past

    • MOX Highlights

    The main gallery at the Museum of Oxford, showing open display objects and objects in display cases. The large 'The Allied Arms' pub sign can be seen, as well displays on Roman pottery, pubs in Oxford and the Cutteslowe Walls.

    Visiting

    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. Organised groups should book their visit in advance.

    Plan your visit
    A sign pointing towards the accessible level entrance at Oxford Town Hall.

    Access

    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.

    Access at the Museum
    Four people work on a white section of the quilt laid out on a table, using paint and cardboard printing. One of them has medium-length auburn hair, the other has long dark hair and wears a green bandanna. A third person close to them has brown hair in a ponytail, a striped red and white dress and a dark blue shirt. In front of them, a fourth person has cropped brown hair and a white t-shirt.

    Our 50th Birthday

    MOX has been telling the story of Oxford and its people since it first opened its doors in 1975. In 2025, we are celebrating 50 years of MOX with a very special programme – everyone is invited!

    Join the celebrations
    Close-up of intricately carved wooden wall brackets on display in the museum. The brackets are carved with highly detailed faces.

    MOX Online

    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.

    Discover the history of Oxford
    A family engage with the Museum's archaeological dig pit interactive, excavating archaeological items hidden beneath imitation dirt with plastic trowels.

    Community and Learning

    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.

    Community and Learning at the Museum of Oxford
    The Museum Makers space, a large room, set up carousel-style tables with four large tables and chairs around them. Along the back wall are colourful drawers and open display objects.

    Venue hire

    Hold your next meeting, community gathering, private event or class surrounded by Oxford’s history in our modern and accessible spaces. Hire of our spaces directly supports our work with Oxford’s communities to protect, preserve and share Oxford’s heritage.

    Hire our spaces

    📣 Town Hall tours are back from tomorrow!

    🏛️ This impressive Grade II* listed building has played an important part in Oxford`s civic life for over a century, acting as a seat for local government, but also functioning as a hospital during WWI, and of course housing our Museum!

    👀 Our guided tours invite you to step behind the scenes and see rooms that are not usually open to the public, including the Court Room and the Council Chamber.

    👉 Twice a month on Saturdays from 10 January, 11am, £5 pp
    Get your tickets at the #LinkInBio!

    #Oxford #LocalHistory #CommunityHistory #HistoryTours #GuidedTours #MuseumOfOxford #OxfordTownHall

    [Image description: a photo of the Oxford Town Hall against a bright blue sky, with two dragon sculptures in the foreground. Text reads: "Town Hall tours are back! From Sat 10 Jan, 11am]

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    📣 Town Hall tours are back from tomorrow! 🏛️ This impressive Grade II* listed building has played an important part in Oxford's civic life for over a century, acting as a seat for local government, but also functioning as a hospital during WWI, and of course housing our Museum! 👀 Our guided tours invite you to step behind the scenes and see rooms that are not usually open to the public, including the Court Room and the Council Chamber. 👉 Twice a month on Saturdays from 10 January, 11am, £5 pp Get your tickets at the #LinkInBio! #Oxford #LocalHistory #CommunityHistory #HistoryTours #GuidedTours #MuseumOfOxford #OxfordTownHall [Image description: a photo of the Oxford Town Hall against a bright blue sky, with two dragon sculptures in the foreground. Text reads: "Town Hall tours are back! From Sat 10 Jan, 11am]

    🌟 You still have time to visit MOX over the holidays – we are open (most of) this week!

    Pop in between 10am-5pm this Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday, or between 10am-3pm on Wednesday (closed on Thursday and Sunday) 🗓️

    There is plenty to see and do for families, friends, locals and visitors from out of town, including:
    🏛️ Our permanent displays on Oxford’s history
    💚 Our temporary exhibition “Our Oxford: 50 Years, 50 Stories”
    🔍 Family gallery trails (check out our brand new winter trail!)
    🎒 Explorer backpacks
    🎧 Audio tours for adults and families

    Plan your visit at the #LinkInBio 👆

    #MuseumOfOxford #ThingsToDo #Oxford #WhatsOnOxford

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    🌟 You still have time to visit MOX over the holidays – we are open (most of) this week! Pop in between 10am-5pm this Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday, or between 10am-3pm on Wednesday (closed on Thursday and Sunday) 🗓️ There is plenty to see and do for families, friends, locals and visitors from out of town, including: 🏛️ Our permanent displays on Oxford’s history 💚 Our temporary exhibition “Our Oxford: 50 Years, 50 Stories” 🔍 Family gallery trails (check out our brand new winter trail!) 🎒 Explorer backpacks 🎧 Audio tours for adults and families Plan your visit at the #LinkInBio 👆 #MuseumOfOxford #ThingsToDo #Oxford #WhatsOnOxford [Image description: a photo of a gallery at the Museum of Oxford, with team members, volunteers and facilitators speaking to visitors. Text reads: "Come visit us - we are open!"]

    Did we put this post together in a last-minute rush? We did, and we did it for you 🫵😘

    Whether you`re topping up a stocking or panicking about that one hard-to-buy-for person, our gift shop has you covered.

    We`re open Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 - so pop in and grab your last-minute goodies ✨

    [Image description: A collage of `last minute gift ideas and stocking fillers` featuring products from the MOX shop. L-R: a tree-shaped tree ornament with a map of Oxford; a children`s tea party toy set; a print of Florence Park, Oxford; socks with a pattern of footballs, a sticker featuring a rainbow in the progress flag Pride colours which says `Queer joy!`; a bird-shaped wooden whistle; an exhibition zine for `Our Oxford: 50 years, 50 stories`; drop earrings in the shape of Christmas trees; a coaster featuring the Oxford United home shirt; a box of bicycle-shaped paper clips.]

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    Did we put this post together in a last-minute rush? We did, and we did it for you 🫵😘 Whether you're topping up a stocking or panicking about that one hard-to-buy-for person, our gift shop has you covered. We're open Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 - so pop in and grab your last-minute goodies ✨ [Image description: A collage of 'last minute gift ideas and stocking fillers' featuring products from the MOX shop. L-R: a tree-shaped tree ornament with a map of Oxford; a children's tea party toy set; a print of Florence Park, Oxford; socks with a pattern of footballs, a sticker featuring a rainbow in the progress flag Pride colours which says 'Queer joy!'; a bird-shaped wooden whistle; an exhibition zine for 'Our Oxford: 50 years, 50 stories'; drop earrings in the shape of Christmas trees; a coaster featuring the Oxford United home shirt; a box of bicycle-shaped paper clips.]

    ☃✨We’re open over the festive period! Make sure to check our opening hours before you visit:

    Mon 22 & Tue 23 December – 10am-5pm
    Wed 24 December – 10am-3pm
    Thu 25 – Sun 28 December – CLOSED
    Mon 29 & Tue 30 December – 10am-5pm
    Wed 31 December – 10am-3pm
    Thu 1 January – CLOSED
    Fri 2 January – normal opening hours resume

    We’ve got lots on, including:

    🌈Our Oxford: 50 Years, 50 Stories
    💡Light it up! Paper Gaslamp crafting activity
    🏺Hands-on History
    🔍Gallery trails
    🎒Museum explorer backpacks
    🔊Audio tours

    Check the #LinkInBio for dates, times and details.

    [Image description: a graphic showing MOX`s opening hours over the festive period, decorated with festive icons like holly and baubles]

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    ☃✨We’re open over the festive period! Make sure to check our opening hours before you visit: Mon 22 & Tue 23 December – 10am-5pm Wed 24 December – 10am-3pm Thu 25 – Sun 28 December – CLOSED Mon 29 & Tue 30 December – 10am-5pm Wed 31 December – 10am-3pm Thu 1 January – CLOSED Fri 2 January – normal opening hours resume We’ve got lots on, including: 🌈Our Oxford: 50 Years, 50 Stories 💡Light it up! Paper Gaslamp crafting activity 🏺Hands-on History 🔍Gallery trails 🎒Museum explorer backpacks 🔊Audio tours Check the #LinkInBio for dates, times and details. [Image description: a graphic showing MOX's opening hours over the festive period, decorated with festive icons like holly and baubles]