How to find us
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1BX.
The Museum of Oxford (MOX) is located inside the beautiful Grade II* listed Oxford Town Hall. Enter the Town Hall by the main entrance or the step-free level entrance (which can be found to the north of the main entrance along St Aldates). When you enter the Museum, you’ll arrive at our Museum Shop, where our friendly team are looking forward to welcoming you!
Opening times
Monday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday Closed
Travelling here
By bus: Many local bus services stop outside the Museum on St Aldates, or around the corner on the High Street. Many national coach services stop at Gloucester Green bus station, which is just a 10 minute walk from the Museum.
By bike: There are 10 bike rings attached to Oxford Town Hall and bike racks available on Queens Street near Carfax Tower.
By car: If you need to travel by car, we recommend using the Park and Ride. Visit our access page to find out about accessible parking in Oxford.
Pay what you can
We don’t charge for admission, but that doesn’t mean that the museum is free to run. By paying what you can on your visit, you help to keep the Museum of Oxford free for everyone to enjoy and directly support our amazing work. You can pay what you can on arrival or at any point during your visit, using cash, card or Apple/Google pay. Suggested amount: £5.
Support Us
Group visits
We love welcoming all kinds of groups to MOX. Groups of 10 or more people need to book their visit in advance. Find out all the options available to your group, including self-led visits and private guided tours, on our Group visits page.
Book a group visitMuseum Shop
The Museum of Oxford’s shop stocks hundreds of exciting and unique products and gifts. Many are locally sourced from Oxfordshire and include arts, crafts and jewellery handmade by local producers. We hold a range of books about local history as well as postcards, greeting cards, souvenirs, toys and games.
Access at MOX
We aim to make everyone’s visit enjoyable at the Museum of Oxford. The Museum is wheelchair accessible and we have lots of things available to aid you during your visit, including large-print guides and sensory resources. Our access page will help you find out everything you need to know ahead visiting us.
Access at the MuseumVisiting with children
We’re excited to welcome guests of all ages, and if you’re bringing young visitors, we’ve got plenty to keep you entertained. Young visitors can enjoy our free gallery trails, museum explorer backpacks, dressing-up and more!
Families at MOX
