Stories of Oxford tours: The Oxford Story
This guided tour of the Museum explores the stories of the city, and the city of stories, including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Oxford as a film location, and more!
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Museum of Oxford Walks: The Lost Shops of Oxford
Once a thriving residential area for a working-class community, the so-called ‘slums’ of St Ebbe’s were designated for demolition after the Second World War. Uncover the forgotten history of Oxford's lost working-class neighbourhood on this unforgettable city-centre walking tour, led by local historian Maurice East.
Hands-on history!
Please touch! Discover our past by getting hands-on with real and replica historic objects at the Museum of Oxford! Free family fun.
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!
Memory Lane
Themed reminiscence session for older people, this month's theme is Moving to 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.
Lunchtime Talk: ‘How Enclosure Shaped Oxfordshire’s Landscape’
Discover the profound impact of enclosure on the Oxfordshire landscape over the course of several centuries.
Tea & Talk
Simply time for tea, cake and a chat with other older people and our lovely volunteers.
Inside the Oxford Town Hall
Join the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. You will see the Court Room and the Council Chamber. All other rooms in the Town Hall are subject to availability. Please arrive at the Museum Gift Shop at 10.55am and make yourself known to the Front of […]
Hands-on history!
Please touch! Discover our past by getting hands-on with real and replica historic objects at the Museum of Oxford! Free family fun.
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: 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.
