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The Oxfordshire Museum

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

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Experience the high and lows of the Ice Age
climate, learn about how people lived in the Ice Age and what animals they shared their
landscape with.

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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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.

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