Stories of Oxford tours: An introduction to Oxford’s past
What is it that is unique about Oxford? This guided tour of the Museum identifies some of the features that have made our city so special, from the English Civil War to the Covered Market.
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Exhibition Celebration
Join us at our next museum late event, celebrating the opening of our new temporary exhibition "Community Became Home": The Journey of the Oxford Hindu Temple & Community Centre. Through photographs, personal stories, and objects, this exhibition spotlights the collective effort behind this journey to transform a former football club's changing rooms into a vibrant […]
Inside the Oxford Town Hall
See inside Oxford's Grade II* listed Town Hall on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of this historic building.
SOLD OUT The General Strike in Oxford
2026 marks 100 years since the General Strike. Join us for two performances based on historical accounts of industrial action in Oxford. Featuring live music from the Sea Green Singers and a paid bar.
Museum of Oxford Walks: Beer, Sausages and Marmalade
This 90-minute city walking tour led by local historian Liz Woolley will take you on a tantalising trip through the quirky world of food and drink in 19th century Oxford.
Museum of Oxford Walks: Oxford’s Queer History
Discover fascinating stories from Oxford's LGBTQIA+ community, from iconic pubs and clubs, local characters, University societies, Oxford Pride and much more. Led by local guide Hannah Field.
Stories of Oxford tours: This Talented Town
A mixture of Oxford city specialties, this guided tour of the Museum of Oxford will highlight the achievements of some of the extraordinary people from our spectacular town!
Fam Jam
Dance, activities, making and sensory play for you and your little ones in a fun disco party atmosphere. Don’t miss our springtime Fam Jam!
Hands-on History!
Please touch! Discover our past by getting hands-on with real and replica historic objects at the Museum of Oxford!
Museum of Oxford Walks: Pre-Raphaelite Adventures in Oxford
Step back in time to the Oxford of the Pre-Raphaelites on a city walking tour of key locations associated with the the 19th-century art movement and its artists.
Mud, Mirrors & Magic
Step into a world of colour, sparkle, and creativity in this hands-on art workshop where young artists transform simple materials into stunning mandala masterpieces!
Museum of Oxford Walks: Shakespeare and Oxford
What was Oxford like during Shakespeare's lifetime? Journey through Elizabethan and Jacobean Oxford on this 90-minute Shakespeare-themed city walking tour. Includes access to an incredible Tudor painted bedroom!
