Explore Oxfordshire's rich local history through interactive galleries, hands-on workshops, and fascinating collections spanning Anglo-Saxon artifacts to contemporary art.

The Oxfordshire Museum offers families a compelling journey through the people and history that shaped Oxfordshire. The venue features engaging galleries and collections that tell the local story, from Anglo-Saxon artifacts to modern treasures, allowing visitors to discover what makes the county's heritage uniquely special. The museum is committed to interactive learning experiences, with hands-on workshops and events designed for history enthusiasts of all ages, from curious children to passionate adults. Visitors can participate in creative workshops such as learning to use colored pencils, bookbinding for beginners, and the Curiosity Club, making history come alive through active engagement rather than passive observation. The museum regularly hosts exhibitions, including their Open Art exhibition celebrating the museum's 60th anniversary, and provides art, music, drama and dance experiences through partnerships with organizations like Cotswolds Arts Through Schools. The venue is family-friendly with dedicated programming for children and is signed up to the Kids in Museums Manifesto, ensuring quality experiences for young visitors. On-site amenities include a café serving morning coffee, light lunches, and afternoon tea, making it convenient for a full day of exploration. Free entry to the museum makes it an accessible cultural destination for families seeking to connect with local heritage and enjoy creative learning opportunities together.

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What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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K B

a month ago

Small museum but enough to spend an hour for free. Didn't visit the paid section. Has a cafe and nice outdoor space to sit and eat.

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Andrew Wheeler

2 months ago

A very interesting museum, split in to several parts. The military museum concentrates on the history of the local regiments.

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Dan Terry

a year ago

Visited here with a good friend, spent a couple of hours looking around the museum and garden. The various apple trees were a delight to see and we picked a few apples to rat directly from the tree, delicious. The museum was great with lots of displays and information about the history of the local area. Overall a great place to visit. Thank you.

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Adam Sidbury

a year ago

We went with our 5 year old grandson and had a wonderful time. In addition to the dinosaur room, he was interested to see the objects from former times and enjoyed the interactive displays. The garden and cafe are excellent and the staff are very welcoming.

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Melanie Mengüş

2 years ago

I stopped by this museum by curiosity and it was a nice surprise. Everything is free except for the soldier part which can be accessible with a Blenheim pass. The museum talks about the Oxforshire with some historical objects on display. It is very interesting and peaceful. Also the dinosaur garden is fun to do and impressive to see the real dinosaur paws fossils. It was a bit warm to explore the upstairs in detail due to the heat so I will come back again someday.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026