Museum of Oxford
Browse news and stories about the Museum of Oxford – the only museum dedicated to telling the often-overlooked story of Oxford, its people, and its communities through exhibits, objects, and oral histories.
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From Cromwell to Antarctica: Museum of Oxford reveals half-term and spring 2026 highlights
The Museum of Oxford has revealed its spring 2026 programme, offering tours, talks and family activities that explore the city’s history through rare objects, hidden stories and hands-on experiences in Oxford Town Hall.
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Warneford Hospital’s 200th anniversary launches with Museum of Oxford exhibition
A new exhibition at the Museum of Oxford has launched Warneford Hospital’s 200th anniversary celebrations. The free display explores two centuries of mental health care and is the first in a year-long programme of exhibitions touring Oxfordshire.
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Oxford Town Hall restoration begins with expert stonework and cleaning
Oxford City Council is moving ahead with the restoration of the iconic Town Hall, a key civic and cultural landmark. Specialist firm PAYE Stonework & Restoration Ltd has been appointed to lead the project, which includes cleaning and repairing the building’s stone façade.
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Free pop-up play events return to Oxford for families with children under five
Families in Oxford have two more weeks to enjoy free pop-up play events designed for children aged five and under, organised by Oxfordshire County Council with support from local partners.
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Are we so different?: A photographic exhibition of people in Oxford taken 100 years apart
The Museum of Oxford, in collaboration with Photo Oxford Festival, has opened an exhibition of photographs of people in Oxford taken 100 years apart.
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Oxford City Council announces plans to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
At the centre of this will be a call for Oxford’s institutions and residents to plant trees for The Queen’s Green Canopy project.
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Museum of Oxford set to re-open following £2.8m refurbishment
The Museum of Oxford is getting ready to re-open and welcome visitors on Monday 11 October following a £2.8m refurbishment which has tripled the size of the museum space.
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Work begins on Museum of Oxford redevelopment
Work has started on the first phase of the Museum of Oxford redevelopment to remove a dividing wall and to uncover the original walls and windows.