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  • 31st January

    Stories of Oxford tours: An Oxford Night Out
  • 5th February

    Stories of Oxford tours: Artisan Oxford: Arts, Crafts, and Creations
  • 7th February

    Inside the Oxford Town Hall
  • 7th February

    Hands-on History!

    • 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. You can book your ticket in advance or pay on the day. 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
    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

    🌊🎺 All aboard “HMS Pinafore” for a daylong musical adventure!

    @oxfordoperaco are once again sailing into MOX this February Half Term, with plans to attempt a most ambitious expedition… recreating Gilbert and Sullivan’s iconic, hilarious opera, in ONE day only! Are you ready to join the crew?!

    The day will be filled with music, drama, fun and laughter and will end with a sharing for families of our unique version of this timeless classic. As with all Oxford Opera workshops, it is suitable for those honing their music or performance skills, as well as those looking to explore music and performing for the first time.

    🎶 Opera in a Day!
    ℹ️ Suitable for children aged 8 - 12
    📅 Wed 18 Feb
    ⏰ 10.30am – 4pm; family sharing at 3.40pm
    📍 Museum of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall
    👉 £40 per child. Tickets also include access to the museum galleries

    Get your tickets via the #LinkInBio or at the Museum Shop!

    #MuseumOfOxford #KidsActivities #Oxford #ThingsToDoWithKids #ThingsToDoInOxford #KidsInMuseums #FamilyFun #FebruaryHalfTerm #Opera

    [Image description: a group of children singing and dancing; two are wearing tricorn hats. Text at the bottom reads: “Opera in a Day! Wednesday 18 February, 10.30-16.00. £40 per child, ages 8-12. The MOX Families and Oxford Opera Company logos can also be seen.]

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    🌊🎺 All aboard “HMS Pinafore” for a daylong musical adventure! @oxfordoperaco are once again sailing into MOX this February Half Term, with plans to attempt a most ambitious expedition… recreating Gilbert and Sullivan’s iconic, hilarious opera, in ONE day only! Are you ready to join the crew?! The day will be filled with music, drama, fun and laughter and will end with a sharing for families of our unique version of this timeless classic. As with all Oxford Opera workshops, it is suitable for those honing their music or performance skills, as well as those looking to explore music and performing for the first time. 🎶 Opera in a Day! ℹ️ Suitable for children aged 8 - 12 📅 Wed 18 Feb ⏰ 10.30am – 4pm; family sharing at 3.40pm 📍 Museum of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall 👉 £40 per child. Tickets also include access to the museum galleries Get your tickets via the #LinkInBio or at the Museum Shop! #MuseumOfOxford #KidsActivities #Oxford #ThingsToDoWithKids #ThingsToDoInOxford #KidsInMuseums #FamilyFun #FebruaryHalfTerm #Opera [Image description: a group of children singing and dancing; two are wearing tricorn hats. Text at the bottom reads: “Opera in a Day! Wednesday 18 February, 10.30-16.00. £40 per child, ages 8-12. The MOX Families and Oxford Opera Company logos can also be seen.]

    🚦How did transport shape Oxford? Our hands-on schools workshop explores 2,000 years of change in the city, along roads, rivers, canals, and railway lines 🚲🚣🚂

    Moving Oxford uses object handling, map investigations and a transport-themed gallery trail to uncover all the ways people have been moving in, out, and around the city over the centuries. The session ends with a creative challenge, asking pupils to design solutions for Oxford’s future transport needs 💡

    ✨ New for this year!
    Pre-visit and post-visit classroom resources to extend learning before and after your visit

    Moving Oxford is:
    ✔ Aimed at KS2 (adaptable for KS1)
    ✔ Curriculum-linked
    ✔ Focused on History, Geography & future thinking
    ✔ Develops enquiry, critical thinking & teamwork
    ✔ Led by experienced museum educators

    📍 Museum of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall
    📅 Now booking 2026 Spring & Summer terms
    👉 Plan your visit & enquire now: www.museumofoxford.org/visiting/schools

    #MuseumOfOxford #SchoolTrips #PrimaryHistory #LearningOutsideTheClassroom #OxfordSchools #KS2History #LocalHistory #PTAideas #OxfordshireFamilies

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    🚦How did transport shape Oxford? Our hands-on schools workshop explores 2,000 years of change in the city, along roads, rivers, canals, and railway lines 🚲🚣🚂 Moving Oxford uses object handling, map investigations and a transport-themed gallery trail to uncover all the ways people have been moving in, out, and around the city over the centuries. The session ends with a creative challenge, asking pupils to design solutions for Oxford’s future transport needs 💡 ✨ New for this year! Pre-visit and post-visit classroom resources to extend learning before and after your visit Moving Oxford is: ✔ Aimed at KS2 (adaptable for KS1) ✔ Curriculum-linked ✔ Focused on History, Geography & future thinking ✔ Develops enquiry, critical thinking & teamwork ✔ Led by experienced museum educators 📍 Museum of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall 📅 Now booking 2026 Spring & Summer terms 👉 Plan your visit & enquire now: www.museumofoxford.org/visiting/schools #MuseumOfOxford #SchoolTrips #PrimaryHistory #LearningOutsideTheClassroom #OxfordSchools #KS2History #LocalHistory #PTAideas #OxfordshireFamilies

    📣 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

    [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!"]

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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!"]