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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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Help save the Oxfordshire Hoard

Help us raise £10,500 to acquire an important Iron Age Hoard.

Latest events

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  • A smiling lady with blond hair helps another lady sat on a mat with dark hair and legs outstretched to adjust a white strap around her legs to get into a specific yoga pose. In the background other people are all in various yoga positions.

    Flow to Restore Yoga with Natalie

    Monday 15 September 2025, 7.30pm to Monday 13 October 2025, 8.30pm
  • The exterior of a large building with a curving roof and cars parked outside it.

    Museum Resource Centre Tour

    Tuesday 16 September 2025, 10.30am to 11.15am
  • A rams head made from papier mache mounted on a board.

    Open Art Exhibition 2025

    Saturday 27 September 2025, 10.00am to Sunday 2 November 2025, 5.00pm
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.

See our collection

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.

Join our workshops
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Packed with goodies, make our café the place to stop for your morning coffee, light lunch or afternoon tea.

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