Discover the charming Banbury Museum at Castle Quay Mall, a delightful cultural spot worth exploring. While admission is typically free, don't miss special exhibitions like the captivating JR Tolkien "The Lord of the Rings' we visited this past month of June 2026 and the imaginative Lego coming up in July 2026 displays. Visiting on a weekday offers a more relaxed experience with fewer visitors, though weekends are also quite manageable. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are eager to share fascinating information about the exhibits. Don't forget to browse the charming selection of crafts and artworks created by talented local artists—perfect for unique souvenirs or gifts.

What a fantastic local museum situated in the soulless shopping Mall. One of the galleries traverses the canal. Lots to see & well laid out with lots of information. If you want to find out about Banbury, the local area & it's history this is the place. A great way to spend a couple of hours.

Banbury museum & gallery is beautiful and a must visit if you are in Banbury. It is located inside the castle quay shopping centre. It has beautiful map of north Oxford and an amazing view of the canal. There are cute activities like the puzzle for kids. The museum shop was amazing aswell.

Fun and informative museum. Everything you would want to know about the history of Banbury. Nice displays and explanations for everything. Highly recommended if you are in Banbury.

We've been going into Banbury for years but have only been to the actual museum a couple of times. We've not been disappointed yet. We have loved the exhibition they had last year with the interactive art. This was fabulous. The current Dinosaurs exhibition is marvellous. Make sure to download the "Dinosaur 4D+" app before you go and have a fully charged device as there are some super AI interactive bits in the gallery. A good use for it! Also has some dinosaur toys your child can play with, like dress up. There's always a themed trail for children to do upstairs in the permanent part of the gallery too. It's a great trip out and totally affordable to go more than once if you've enjoyed a specific exhibition. The staff are all really friendly and helpful. The shop has lots of great giftware and creative art pieces. Also a great hub for what's in leaflets for the area if you're visiting and want to do something new.