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The Oxfordshire Museum

The perfect day out exploring the people and history of Oxfordshire.

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  • Our galleries
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  • Workshops and talks
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Michael Black: Chisel, Wood, Stone

This exhibition about the life and works of sculptor Michael Black opens on 15 March.

Animals: Oxfordshire Museums Open Art Competition 2025

This open art competition is an opportunity for you to share your artistic skills.

Latest events

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  • A smiling man with white hair stands to the right or an information board holding leaflets.

    BBOWT in the Museum Garden as part of Big Green Week

    Wednesday 11 June 2025, 10.00am to 4.00pm
  • A bee on the side of a wooden hive.

    Bee talk as part of Big Green Week

    Wednesday 11 June 2025, 3.00pm to 4.00pm
  • A border with large green shrubs and some plants with pink and purple flowers in.

    Garden tour with our volunteer Gardeners

    Thursday 12 June 2025, 10.30am to 11.00am
See what's on

Uncover hidden treasures in our exhibitions, learn new talents in our interactive workshops, and be inspired by local craftsmen and women – there’s so much to explore with us. We always have something fun for little ones too.

Anglo Saxon brooch

A treasure trove of local history

Our galleries and collections tell the local story of local people. Find out what makes Oxfordshire's history so uniquely special and understand why the county of today has been formed by what has gone before.

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Learn with us

We're all about getting hands on with history. Our workshops and events are perfect if you're a history buff with a passion for the past or a community group wanting to bring history to life.

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