Audio tours at the Museum of Oxford
Immerse yourself in Oxford’s vibrant history with one of our self-guided audio tours, available Monday-Saturday.
Highlights Tour
Discover the fascinating story of Oxford through selected objects in our collection. Encounter innovative alchemists, speedway racers and the medieval history beneath your feet on this narrated audio journey through our galleries.
Available in: English, Spanish, French, Mandarin and British Sign Language.
Family Tour
Calling all adventurers! Explore Oxford’s past by embarking on an audio quest to uncover the secret treasure. Follow the treasure map and solve the audio clues, all while learning about Oxford’s amazing history. Recommended for ages 5-11, but all are welcome to enjoy.
Available in: English and British Sign Language.
How it works
There are two options for listening to our audio tours:
Listen on your smart device: £3.50 per tour per device.
Scan the QR code of your chosen tour on one of the posters displayed in the Museum. Pay for your tour through the online checkout and start listening!
Borrow a device from the museum: £5 per tour per device.
Ask at the Museum Shop to purchase the tour of your choice. Pay for your tour through the till and our front of house team will issue you with a device. Start listening!
Smartify audio tours
Our audio tours are powered by Smartify, who bring the magic of the Museum to your smart device.
If you have the Smartify app installed on your device, you will be able to purchase the tour and listen to it in the app.
Download the Smartify app ahead of your visit:
Audio tours at the Museum of Oxford
Immerse yourself in Oxford’s vibrant history with one of our self-guided audio tours, available Monday-Saturday.
Highlights Tour
Discover the fascinating story of Oxford through selected objects in our collection. Encounter innovative alchemists, speedway racers and the medieval history beneath your feet on this narrated audio journey through our galleries.
Available in: English, Spanish, French, Mandarin and British Sign Language.
Family Tour
Calling all adventurers! Explore Oxford’s past by embarking on an audio quest to uncover the secret treasure. Follow the treasure map and solve the audio clues, all while learning about Oxford’s amazing history. Recommended for ages 5-11, but all are welcome to enjoy.
Available in: English and British Sign Language.
How it works
There are two options for listening to our audio tours:
Listen on your smart device: £3.50 per tour per device.
Scan the QR code of your chosen tour on one of the posters displayed in the Museum. Pay for your tour through the online checkout and start listening!
Borrow a device from the museum: £5 per tour per device.
Ask at the Museum Shop to purchase the tour of your choice. Pay for your tour through the till and our front of house team will issue you with a device. Start listening!
Smartify audio tours
Our audio tours are powered by Smartify, who bring the magic of the Museum to your smart device.
If you have the Smartify app installed on your device, you will be able to purchase the tour and listen to it in the app.
Download the Smartify app ahead of your visit: