Hold your next meeting, community gathering, private event or class surrounded by Oxford’s history in our modern and accessible spaces. Located directly in the centre of Oxford, the Museum has convenient links to local bus services, the Oxford Tube and Oxford train station. Hire of our spaces directly supports our work in caring for Oxford’s heritage and working with the city’s communities.
Museum Makers
Size: 119m2
Capacity: 60 standing, 50 for a presentation
Whether you want to host a team away day, screen a film, hold a community celebration or put on a play, Museum Makers is a bright, modern space which can be easily adapted to suit the needs of your meeting or event.
Learning Studio
Size: 45m2
Capacity: 30 standing, 20 seated.
A hub for meetings, classes, discussion and learning, the Learning Studio is an ideal location for corporate meetings, workshops or as a breakout space away from the bustle of the city centre.
Times and Rates
We can offer Museum Makers and the Learning Studio for hourly (minimum two hours), half or full day hires, as well as out-of-hours and evening events. Please enquire for our out-of-hours rates. Our standard operating hours are Monday-Friday, 9.30am-5pm.
Museum Makers: £70 per hour
Learning Studio: £40 per hour
We offer a special rate for our community partners and charity organisations. If you think you qualify, let us know on your booking.
Make your event special
Bespoke guided tours
Take advantage of your historic surroundings with a guided tour of the Museum of Oxford and/or Oxford Town Hall, perfect as a teambuilding activity or as a break from a meeting. Let us know when you enquire that you’d like to book a guided tour. Prices start at £40.
On-site catering
Formal on-site catering for your event can be provided by Elegant Cuisine. Let us know if you’d like your event to be catered, and we can sort out the rest.
Kitchenette (self-catering)
Self-cater your event by hiring our kitchenette for the preparation of beverages and cold foods. This includes use of crockery, hot water dispensers, drinking water, a fridge and a dishwasher. You’ll provide your own consumables, including tea bags, coffee and milk. Hire price starts from £20.
City centre location
Modern, adaptable rooms
Affordable
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FAQs
The Town Hall and Museum have step-free access and are accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Museum Makers and the Learning Studio are accessible via a lift. Visit our page dedicated to helping you with access at the Museum to find out more. Feel free to get in touch if you’d like to discuss your party’s access needs with the Museum team.
The Museum has two accessible, gender-neutral toilets and a baby change facility.
Yes, you can hire both Museum Makers and the Learning Studio at the same time (dependent on availability).
Want an exclusive experience for your guests? Get in touch with us to discuss hiring the whole Museum.
Yes, we offer evening hires for an out-of-hours rate. Please enquire for our out-of-hours rates.
There is free WiFi throughout the Museum.
Yes, please include set-up and clear-up times in your booking. If you arrive earlier than your booking states, you may be charged extra for use of the space or refused access.
We offer a discounted rate to our community partners and qualifying charity organisations. If you think you qualify, please mention this in your enquiry.
