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Exploring Sound with Science Oxford
27 October 2025 All day
About Exploring Sound with Science Oxford
Join Science Oxford at the Museum of Oxford!
People are surrounded by sound in their everyday lives, yet few stop to think about it.
This session invites children to explore how sound is made, heard, and used—and, most importantly, how it can be enjoyed. Through listening to and identifying both familiar and unfamiliar noises, participants will examine and describe the many sounds that shape the world around them.
There are 3 sessions, each session is 1 hour: 10.30am to 11.30am, 12.30am to 1.30pm, 2.00pm to 3.00pm.
Please make sure to arrive on time. A 10 minute grace period for late arrivals. After this point, admission to the activity is not cannot guarantee.
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.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £10.00
Tickets are subject to a non-refundable transaction fee of £1.96 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop.
Sales from tickets help support MOX’s work to deliver fun and accessible family activities, community engagement projects, schools workshops, exhibitions and special events for Oxford’s people in the Museum spaces.
Dates & times:
Monday 27 October 2025 at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.00pm
Age guidance:
5-11
Good to know:
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.
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.