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Ancient Games
18 August 2025 @ 11.00am to 1.00pm
About Ancient Games
Ever wondered what games people played across the centuries? Head to MOX to create and play board games based on archaeological finds.
Create paper board games and tokens based on those found by archeologists. Take your games away with you to play at home!
This session runs from 11.00am-1.00pm. You can drop in and out any time during these 2 hours.
This workshop is suitable for ages 5+
Tickets cost £1.50 per child. A child ticket includes access for one accompanying adult. Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite (booking fee applies) or at the Museum Shop.
Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
We recommend booking in advance to secure your place.
Sales from tickets help support our work to deliver fun and accessible family activities, community engagement projects, schools workshops, exhibitions and special events for Oxford’s people in our Museum spaces.
Further information
Scaffolding at Oxford Town Hall:
From August 2025, scaffolding will be in place outside Oxford Town Hall. Both entrances to the Town Hall (main steps and level access entrance) will remain fully open and accessible while these essential maintenance works are carried out. More information can be found on our Plan Your Visit page.
Access:
There is step-free, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then a lift to the basement.
Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor, before entering the Museum. Please contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our page dedicated to access at the museum.
Photo consent:
Please be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know during the event.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
Child tickets – £1.50
Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite (booking fee of £0.83 applies) or at the Museum Shop.
Dates & times:
Monday 18 August 2025 at 11.00am
Running time:
2 hours
Age guidance:
5+
About Museum of Oxford
The Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university, focusing on the lives, industries, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time.
The museum features interactive exhibits, local artefacts, and personal stories, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins, its diverse communities, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions, events, and activities for all ages.
