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Museum of Oxford - Introduction
 The only museum in Oxford to tell the unique story of the
city and its people, from prehistoric times to the present day. Exhibits range from a mammoth's tooth to a "Morris
Motor" car engine. Treasures from archaeological excavations include a preserved Roman pottery kiln, a
wealth of Medieval pottery and a whole pavement of cattle bones.
 The museum houses many fine paintings, and furniture
salvaged from old Oxford houses. Visitors can also see atmospheric room settings which include an Elizabethan Inn, a college room, a
Victorian kitchen on wash day and a 1930's living room. Other displays include replica college treasures, a
rescued college barge, and the town's first charter of 1192, one of the oldest in England,showing the 'Ox' and the 'Ford'.
Opening Times, Admission and Events are available
Exhibitions
The museum has an ongoing programme of temporary exhibitions ranging from the
Suffragettes to Alice in Wonderland. The current exhibition is Local Colour - Watercolours and sketches of Oxford and its neighbourhood by James Allen
Shuffrey. It runs from 10 September - 27 October 2002
COMING SOON
2 November 2002 - 16 February 2003
Food For Thought
From the eating habits of our prehistoric ancestors to the latest food fads. This exhibition celebrates the rich and diverse culture of food and the city.
16 - 30 November 2002
Tranquil Brush
Tranquil Brush are a group of 14 members, practising the art of Chinese Brush Painting. The paintings are in the style of the old masters creating peace and
tranquillity.
1 March - 6 April 2003
The Image of Women in Advertising - from Victorian times to today
This History of Advertising Trust exhibition tells the story of how women have been treated by advertisers from 130 years ago until the present day.
Past Exhibitions
2001 Alice in Wonderland
2001 A Space Odyessy
Educational Workshops
The Museum provides a number of educational workshops based around the requirements of the National Curriculum for schools. The activities available include
guided tours, handling sessions and specialist workshops.
The exhibits in the galleries relate to KS1, KS2 and KS3 Programmes of Study and worksheets are available on the following topics (clipboards and pencils are
provided).
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Study Unit 1:
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Romans, Anglo-Saxons, and Vikings in Britain
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Study Unit 2:
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Life in Tudor Times
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Study Unit 3a:
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Victorian Britain
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Study Unit 3b:
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Britain since 1930
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Study Unit 5:
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Local history
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Available workshops
· Medieval Rubbish
· Washday Blues! ~ Life in Victorian Oxford
· A City at War! ~ Oxford and the English Civil War
Museum Tours
Guided tours are available by museum staff. Please phone for details and prices.
Language Schools
Language school packs are available with translations in French and German. These
have been designed to help foreign language students visiting the Museum.
How to book
Large groups are advised to book in advance (maximum group size 32).
Teachers booking a tour are provided with an information pack to assist them in visit planning.
Making the most of your visit
To enable children to get the most out of their visit to the Museum it is advisable for
the class teacher or group leader to make a preliminary visit to familiarise themselves with the museum and available resources. Admission is free of charge
for preparatory visits. For educational enquiries please email the Education Officer :kreeve@oxford.gov.uk
How to get there
Oxford City Council's Museum of Oxford is centrally located in the City's historic
own Town Hall Building, and is entered just off Carfax on the corner of Blue Boar Street. The Museum is a short walking distance from Gloucester Green coach
station and City Information Centre, and ten minutes' walk from the train station. Coaches and buses can drop and collect passengers at nearby Oxpens. Car
travellers may leave cars all day at the City's park-and-ride car parks (ten minute service from St Aldates).
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