Moment and Memories
Moments and Memories is the Museum’s Older People’s Programme, offering a range of activities and events to inspire and engage. It’s a great chance to meet others in a friendly, relaxed environment. Sessions are free, donations welcome. All activities are welcoming and accessible. If you are unsure what to expect or would like to find out more about an event, you can email museum@oxford.gov.uk or phone on 01865 252334.
Please note that sessions will be taking a break in February 2026. They will then resume for March, April, and May 2026. Please see below for dates.
Memory Lane
Memory Lane is a programme of themed reminiscence sessions for older people. There is a short informal presentation on a topic and plenty of time to share your stories, experiences, and memories- and to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee afterwards.
Memory Lane is held from 2.00-3.30 PM, including time for refreshments. Sessions are free with no need to book but donations are welcome.
Upcoming Memory Lane dates 2026 (themes tbc):
Monday 2 March
Monday 13 April
Monday 11 May
Participants are encouraged to bring along and share any relevant stories, photos or items appropriate to the theme of the activity.
Movers and Shakers
Gentle dance exercise sessions led by dance tutor Roosa Leimu-Brown set to music past and present.
The class is 10.30 – 11.30 AM and is followed by refreshments. Sessions are free with no need to book but donations are welcome.
The next Movers & Shakers will be held on:
Friday 20 March
Friday 24 April
Friday 15 May
Tea and Talk
Simply time for tea and a chat with other older people with support from some of the museum’s lovely volunteers.
Tea and Talk is a great way to meet others, find out more about what else is happening in the museum, and enjoy time for a cup of tea in a friendly and supported environment.
Tea & Talk is held from 2.00-3.30 PM. Sessions are free with no need to book but donations are welcome.
The next Tea and Talk sessions will be held on:
Friday 13 March
Friday 10 April
Friday 8 May
Moments and Memories (Outreach)
With our Moments and Memories Outreach, we deliver sessions to groups of older people in Oxford city in lunch clubs, care homes, hospitals, and other settings. We bring a collection of museum objects to sessions to stimulate discussions, encouraging participants to share thoughts, stories, or moments.
The sessions last for approximately 1 hour and groups can choose from a range of themes. There is a charge of £25 for each session.
Contact us about an outreach session by email museum@oxford.gov.uk or call 01865 252334.
Keeping Connected
Together with the University of Oxford Museums, we send out Keeping Connected to people on our Moments & Memories mailing list. This is every 2 months and is a newsletter for older people which can either be sent as an e-newsletter or can be posted to those without access to the internet.
Email us to sign up
