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Hands-on History!
31 March @ 11.00am to 3.00pm
About Hands-on History!
Come and have a go at handling some of the museum objects at a hands-on history drop-in session!
Volunteers will help you to touch, feel and handle objects ranging from Saxon finds to Fisher-Price phones! You’ll also get to learn about the stories behind the objects and what they say about the city’s amazing past.
Find the hands-on history station in Gallery One of the Museum of Oxford, 11.00am to 3.00pm. This activity will close for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
This is a drop-in session with no need to book. Included with museum entry.
Please note this activity is subject to volunteer availability.
Access
The Museum is accessible for wheelchair users, buggies, and baby carriers. There is step-free, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. 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 the website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
Free event. No booking required.
Dates & times:
Tuesday 31 March and Saturday 11 April 2026 at 11.00am and 2.30pm
Running time:
4 hours
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.
