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Hidden Voices of WW1
07 August 2025 All day
About Hidden Voices of WW1
Come along to uncover diverse and unheard voices of World War One, including Oxford’s own flying ace, Hardit Singh Malik.
The Museum of Oxford welcomes Bali Rai, a multi-award-winning writer who holds a leading voice in UK children’s fiction. He has over twenty years of experience working with young people across the UK and abroad. Bali is a passionate advocate of reading for pleasure and promoting literacy and empathy.
There are 3 sessions, each session is 1 hour: 11.00am-12.00pm, 1.00pm-2.00pm, 2.30pm-3.30pm.
Please make sure to arrive on time. We allow a 10-minute grace period for late arrivals. After this point, we cannot guarantee admission to the activity.
This workshop is suitable for ages 8+
Tickets cost £5.00 per child and can be purchased online via Eventbrite (booking fee applies) or at the Museum Shop. Each child ticket includes free entry for one accompanying adult. Children must be supervised 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.
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.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
Child tickets – £5.00
Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite (booking fee of £1.13 applies) or at the Museum Shop.
Dates & times:
Thursday 07 August 2025 at 11.00am, 1.00pm, and 2.30pm
Running time:
1 hour
Age guidance:
8+
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.
