On a group visit, you and your group are free to explore the galleries and play with the interactives at your own pace. The maximum number of people on a group at one time is 25 people. If you have more than 25 people in your group, please allow 30 minutes in between bookings.



We require at least 3 days notice for group bookings.

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Want a deeper dive into the history of Oxford and its people? Our expert guides will take you on their personalised highlights tour around the Museum, lasting 45 minutes-1 hour. Please check with the museum and give us at least 14 days notice when booking in order to arrange availability with our guides

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At the Museum of Oxford (MOX), we are dedicated to sharing the rich history of Oxford and its diverse communities. We offer a variety of engaging events and activities, including special exhibitions, talks, and guided tours, which allow visitors to explore the stories that shape our city. Our upcoming events, such as the "Lunchtime Talk: The Indian Army in the First World War" and "Inside the Oxford Town Hall" tours, provide opportunities for learning and connection. We also prioritize accessibility, ensuring that everyone can enjoy our offerings, and we actively collaborate with local schools, families, and older adults to create tailored programs that foster community engagement and learning.

Our commitment to community partnerships is at the heart of what we do. By co-curating exhibitions and programs with local residents, we ensure that the narratives we present reflect the voices of those who call Oxford home. Our initiatives not only celebrate our shared heritage but also empower individuals to connect with their history and each other. Through these efforts, we aim to create a welcoming space where everyone can discover and appreciate the unique stories of Oxford, ultimately enriching the cultural fabric of our community and inspiring future generations.

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Pre-book your day ticket entry to the Museum of Oxford galleries. Opens at 10am, last entry 4pm. Adult day ticket - £4 Concessionary day ticket - £2<ul><li>Young person aged 5-17</li><li>Students - part time and full time of any age</li><li>Blue Light card holder</li></ul> Free day ticket<ul><li>Under 5s</li><li>Carers with a Disabled visitor</li><li>Oxford City Council employee</li><li>Museums Association Member</li><li>National Art Pass</li></ul>Please note that you may be required to present identification e.g. student ID to prove eligibility for concessionary and free day tickets when you arrive at the Museum. Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable You will be entitled to a Year Free Entry pass if one or more of the following apply to you. To register for your entry pass, please visit the museum in person and our friendly team will help to register you:<ul><li>Those who are registered Blind/Disabled</li><li>Foster Carers</li><li>Asylum Seekers, refugees and other people seeking sanctuary</li><li>Council Tax Reduction Scheme (please note this does not include Single Person Discount)</li><li>Severe Disablement Allowance</li><li>Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP)</li><li>Housing Benefit</li><li>Universal Credit – Housing Element</li><li>Pension Credit</li><li>Carer’s Allowance</li><li>Those living in homeless pathway accommodation</li><li>Those supported by Council commissioned services providing Homelessness support</li></ul> Visiting with a group of 10 or more? Head to our group visits page to book your visit: https://book.plinth.org.uk/org/bLAZeF9MleLwO2lubN3n/rooms

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Thank you for booking your place on Inside the Oxford Town Hall. We're looking forward to welcoming you to the event! When you arrive for the tour, please make yourself known to the team in the Museum Shop. We recommend arriving at 10.55am to ensure a prompt start to the tour.

Join the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford's magnificent Town Hall. You will see rooms not normally open to the public, including the Court Room and the Council Chamber. All other rooms in the Town Hall are subject to availability. Tickets cost £5. Book online or at the Museum Shop. Booking in advance is recommended. Free entry to the Museum of Oxford galleries is included with event tickets. Event tickets are non-refundable if you choose to cancel your booking.&nbsp;A refund will only be issued if the event is cancelled or if there is a significant change to the advertised programme. When you arrive for the tour, please make yourself known to the team in the Museum Shop. We recommend arriving at 10.55am to ensure a prompt start to the tour. Tours take place twice a month on Saturday mornings. Please note that the tour is aimed at an adult audience. <h2>Access and further information</h2>The Museum of Oxford is accessible for wheelchair users and baby carriers. 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 Oxford Town Hall, there is a lift near the reception which provides access to the first floor. Further information about access at Oxford Town Hall can be found on the <a href="https://www.oxfordtownhall.co.uk/about/accessibility/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oxford Town Hall website</a>. Please ask at the Town Hall reception if you are unsure or require assistance during your visit. Further information about access at the Museum of Oxford can be found on the <a href="https://museumofoxford.org/visiting/access-at-the-museum/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Museum of Oxford website</a>. Please <a href="https://museumofoxford.org/get-in-touch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">contact the Museum team</a> if you'd like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements before your visit.

Exciting line-up of spoken word, performance poetry, and song to mark Black History Month — live in the Museum of Oxford basement.Join us at MOX for a musical collaboration marking Black History Month, featuring spoken word, performance poetry, and song. Whilst showcasing different generations and genre, the evening echoes around how music is used to tell our stories and celebrate our history, our communities, and our resilience.Line up:<ul><li>Fimber Bravo — internationally-known steel pan maestro</li><li>Jali Fily Cissokho — virtuoso kora player &amp; singer</li><li>Euton Daley — Unlock the Chains Collective</li><li>Asher AJ Dust — singer, songwriter, and poet</li><li>Amantha Edmead — Unlock the Chains Collective</li><li>Kemastry — hip-hop and spoken word artist</li><li>Rawz — hip-hop and spoken word artist</li></ul>This event has been produced in collaboration with Unlock the Chains Collective. Unlock the Chains Collective make and produce theatre and cultural engagement that explores the Black experience through the fusion of dance, music, song, and spoken word / performance poetry. They bring artists together to explore, make work, and develop a Black Arts aesthetics. More about Unlock the Chains Collective can be found on their webpage here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.eutondaley.com/unlock-the-chains-collective.html">https://www.eutondaley.com/unlock-the-chains-collective.html.</a>Tickets to this event includes free entry to the museum and Sounds of the City exhibition. Doors open at 6:30pm, with a chance to explore the museum before the performances start promptly at 7pm.Pay less: £8 | Pay standard £10 | Pay more: £12<h2>Access</h2>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.

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We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Museum of Oxford next week as part of our Sounds of the City: LIVE event programme.If you are no longer able to attend, please contact the museum so we can allocate your ticket to someone else.Head to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://museumofoxford.org/">Museum website</a> to find out more information about the Museum of Oxford and how to find us.

Beats, Rhythms & Rhymes: Spoken Word Evening

Stories of Oxford guided tours are led by our dedicated volunteer team and will give you an introduction to the people and stories of Oxford. Our guides will take you on their personalised themed tour around the Museum, lasting 30-45 minutes, with time for questions at the end. From football to fairgrounds, marmalade to Morris Motors, patron saints to pubs, barges, bones, and all types of quirky customs — there’s something for everyone in the stories of Oxford and its people. Tickets cost £4 per person. Book online or at the Museum Shop. Booking in advance is recommended. Free entry to the Museum of Oxford galleries is included with event tickets. Event tickets are non-refundable if you choose to cancel your booking.&nbsp;A refund will only be issued if the event is cancelled or if there is a significant change to the advertised programme. When you arrive for the tour, please make yourself known to the team in the Museum Shop. We recommend arriving by 12.55pm to ensure a prompt start to the tour. <h2>Tour themes</h2>An introduction to Oxford's Past: What is it that's unique about Oxford? This tour identifies some of the features that have made the city special: from the Saxon period, the development of the university, and the English Civil Wars, to more recent features such as the growth of the car industry, the Covered Market and the important literary figures linked to the city, Artisan Oxford: Arts, Crafts and Creations: What connects James Bond’s favourite breakfast with the South Pole? How did a small Oxford boutique become the “Holy Grail” of fashion? Encompassing cutting-edge design, folk frivolities, and rare architecture, Oxford arts is unique. Explore our city’s rich creative heritage through a hand-picked selection of artisan objects. An Oxford Night Out: Since medieval times Oxford has been famous for its vibrant social and cultural scene, making it one of the best places for a night out in the UK. In this tour, we'll explore four aspects of a night out in Oxford through the ages: pubs, music venues, cinema and theatre, and St. Giles Fair, highlighting topics of celebrity, disorder, and hygiene. The Oxford Story: This tour will explore the stories of the city, and the city of stories. This includes Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Oxford’s cinemas, and Oxford as a film location and place of inspiration for stories. This Talented Town: A mixture of Oxford city specialities, this tour will highlight the achievements of some of the extraordinary people from this spectacular town. <h2>Tours - June-November 2026</h2>Tuesday 9 June - Artisan Oxford: Arts, Crafts and CreationsThursday 18 June - Artisan Oxford: Arts, Crafts and CreationsSaturday 27 June - This Talented TownTuesday 7 July - The Oxford StoryThursday 16 July - An Introduction to Oxford's PastSaturday 25 July - An Oxford Night OutTuesday 18 August - The Oxford StorySaturday 29 August - This Talented TownThursday 10 September - An Introduction to Oxford's PastTuesday 15 September - Artisan Oxford: Arts, Crafts and CreationsSaturday 26 September - An Oxford Night OutThursday 8 October - An Introduction to Oxford's PastTuesday 17 November - The Oxford StorySaturday 28 November - An Oxford Night Out <h2>Access and further information</h2>The Museum of Oxford is accessible for wheelchair users and baby carriers. 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). Further information about access at the Museum of Oxford can be found on the <a href="https://museumofoxford.org/visiting/access-at-the-museum/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">Museum of Oxford website</a>. Please <a href="https://museumofoxford.org/get-in-touch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">contact the Museum team</a> if you'd like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements before your visit.

Come along and create your own spooky friend based on the animals that appear alongside witches in tales from English folklore. Join in crafts and try out our new spooky Halloween gallery trail. The session runs from 11.00-12.30 and 13.30-15.00. Drop in between these times but make sure you leave enough time to complete the activities. The activities will close for lunch between 12.30-13.30.This workshop is suitable for&nbsp;ages 5-11. Children must be supervised at all times.Tickets cost&nbsp;£2&nbsp;per child and can be purchased online via our website or at the Museum Shop. Each child ticket includes free entry for one accompanying adult. This event ticket includes access to the Galleries for one child and one adult.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.&nbsp;&nbsp;Further information&nbsp;Access&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://museumofoxford.org/get-in-touch/">contact the Museum team</a>&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://museumofoxford.org/visiting/access-at-the-museum/">access at the museum</a>.&nbsp;

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Museum of Oxford for this family event. Head to the <a href="https://museumofoxford.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Museum website</a> to find out more information about the Museum and how to find us.

Don’t miss our Halloween Fam Jam! Dance, activities, making and sensory play for you and your little ones in a fun disco party atmosphere. Come and join the party, show off your moves and make new friends, everyone’s welcome!Sessions are led by Roly Carline.There are two sessions. Each session is 60 minutes. 11.00-12.00 and 14.00-15.00.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 focused on&nbsp;children aged 5 and under&nbsp;and their carers.&nbsp;But siblings are welcome too!This session will include disco lighting and loud music. Children’s ear defenders will be on hand&nbsp;. A separate quiet space will be available for all families attending the session. Please contact the museum if you have a specific questions about how we can make your visit more accessible.Tickets cost&nbsp;£3&nbsp;and can be purchased online or at the Museum Shop.Each child ticket includes free entry for one accompanying adult. This event ticket includes access to the Galleries for one child and one adult. Children must be supervised at all times by a parent or carer. Please ensure all children have their own ticket.We recommend booking in advance to secure your place.Event tickets are non-refundable if you choose to cancel your booking.&nbsp;A refund will only be issued if the event is cancelled or if there is a significant change to the advertised programme.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.<h2>Further information</h2>AccessThere 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&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://museumofoxford.org/get-in-touch/">contact the Museum team</a>&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://museumofoxford.org/visiting/access-at-the-museum/">access at the museum</a>.

Pre-book your free day entry to the Museum of Oxford galleries. Please arrive within your chosen 30 minute arrival slot for priority entry. Last admission into the museum is 4.30pm. Visiting with a group of 10 or more? Head to our group visits page to book your visit: https://book.plinth.org.uk/org/bLAZeF9MleLwO2lubN3n/rooms

Bring the stories of the Museum of Oxford to life through movement!This 1-hour interactive workshop introduces children to Bharatanatyam, one of the world’s oldest classical Indian dance forms. Led by an experienced Oxford-based dance artist Shreya Kallingal young participants witness this dance form up close, try out fun basic dance steps to traditional music learn how to bring the stories of Oxford history museum to life with emotive hand gestures.&nbsp;No dance experience required!Shreya (she/her) is an Oxford-based dance artist with over two decades of experience in Bharatanatyam. Passionate about making South Asian dance accessible and joyful, Shreya&nbsp; believes dance is a wonderful way for children to connect with history, culture, and each other.The session runs from 11.00-12.00 and 14.00-15.00. The session will start at the advertised time so please arrive a few minutes before so we can check you into the event.This workshop is suitable for&nbsp;ages 6-11. Children must be supervised at all times.Tickets cost&nbsp;£4&nbsp;per child and can be purchased online via our website or at the Museum Shop. Each child ticket includes free entry for one accompanying adult. This event ticket includes access to the Galleries for one child and one adult.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.&nbsp;Photo Credits : Ian Greenland supported by Arts Council England and Creative Crawley.&nbsp;&nbsp;Further information&nbsp;Access&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://museumofoxford.org/get-in-touch/">contact the Museum team</a>&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://museumofoxford.org/visiting/access-at-the-museum/">access at the museum</a>.

Intimate performances with local rising stars Aris Sabetai and Dolly Mavies — live in the Museum of Oxford basement.Experience the Sounds of the City exhibition coming to life with a showcase of live and intimate performances from local stars on the rise. Join us in the museum basement with Aris Sabetai (of Mount St. Helen) and Dolly Mavies.Mount St. Helen solo: Mount St. Helen is the alias of Oxford-based multi-instrumentalist Aris Sabetai. Founded in 2024, the project blends shoegaze, post hard-core, and 2010s indie tropes and string arrangements. Mount St. Helen is one of the city's fastest-rising alternative acts, with Nightshift Magazine calling it "the next big thing out of Oxford". The acclaimed debut independent EP release 'The Stillness, The Dancing' is out now. More about Mount St. Helen can be found here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/mount.st.helen/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/mount.st.helen/?hl=en.</a>Dolly Mavies: Rising star Dolly Mavies is an ethereal post-folk artist hailing from Oxford, known for blending folk's heartfelt storytelling with rock's driving rhythms and an atmosphere that is both haunting and electric. Dolly Mavies creates a unique sonic tapestry that channels the energy of Fleetwood Mac, the ethereal intensity of Florence and the Machine, and the emotional depth of Daughter. Her new release 'The Calm &amp; The Storm' is out now. More about Dolly Mavies can be found here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.dollymavies.com/">https://www.dollymavies.com/.</a>Tickets to this event includes free entry to the museum and Sounds of the City exhibition. Doors open at 6:30pm, with a chance to explore the museum before the performances start promptly at 7pm.Pay less: £8 | Pay standard £10 | Pay more: £12<h2>Access</h2>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.

Sounds from the Basement: Mount St. Helen & Dolly Mavies

Unique one-off performances with stars from the local music scene — live in the Museum of Oxford basement.Welcome in the shorter evenings with a night of live music performances from a handful of stars in the local music scene. Afterhours Acoustics will showcase a solo set from Premium Leisure, and a special stripped-back set from Robin Bennett &amp; friends.Premium Leisure solo: Premium Leisure is the unfettered outlet of producer and guitarist Chris Barker. It is a home for his stash of guitar lick-laden songs, which began as a means for Chris to make music with friends. The project has evolved into a space for Chris' clunky tone-sculpting and studio explorations, while always circling back to the fundamentals: close-knit musicians making sounds together. Each Premium Leisure chapter is shaped by authenticity, with an onstage presence that can spill into something beautifully unhinged. Following the release of their debut album 'Bug Blood', Premium Leisure's upcoming EP 'Pea' will arrive later this year. Recorded and self-produced in Oxford, the record is quietly radical in its celebration of domesticity, family life, and love. More about Premium Leisure can be found here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/premium_leisure/">https://www.instagram.com/premium_leisure/.</a>Robin Bennett &amp; friends: Oxford singer-songwriter and local legend, Robin Bennett performs a unique stripped-back set with special guests. Original founders of Truck Festival — and now Truck's Veterans and Virgins stage curators — and Wood and Septembersong festivals, Robin and the Bennett family are known for their unique musical happenings and for shaping Oxford's independent and roots music landscape. Blending indie-rock with Americana, Robin has performed with Saint Etienne, Danny &amp; the Champions of the World, super-group Wilson Poole, and Oxford bands Dusty Sound System, Dreaming Spires, and Goldrush.Tickets to this event includes free entry to the museum and Sounds of the City exhibition. Doors open at 6:30pm, with a chance to explore the museum before the performances start promptly at 7pm.Pay less: £8 | Pay standard £10 | Pay more: £12<h2>Access</h2>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.

Afterhours Acoustics: Robin Bennett & friends and Premium Leisure

Sharron Jenkinson was brought up on the edge of Florence Park Estate in Cowley, Oxford and later became a history teacher.&nbsp;When studying, she researched the Welsh migration to Cowley.&nbsp;In the 1990s, Sharron’s husband, George, became a member, and later Chairman, of Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir and Sharron became their archivist and events organiser.&nbsp;In 2018, to celebrate the choir’s 90th year, Sharron wrote ‘From the Valleys to the Spires – A history of Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir.’ In this talk, Sharron tells the story of the Welsh migration to Oxford through the eyes of several of the choir’s early members.&nbsp;The choir began in the depression years when many Welsh men travelled to Oxford to seek work in Morris Motors and Pressed Steel.&nbsp;Their families followed, and the word spread that Cowley was a good place to work and settle.&nbsp;The quote in the title comes from a cartoon in the Oxford Mail in 1938 and sums up the importance of singing to the Welsh community. The choir has continued to thrive and is an important part of Oxford’s rich cultural musical scene.&nbsp;The talk includes musical extracts which illustrate how the repertoire has developed over the years, although, notably, more is sung in Welsh now than in the 1930s! Tickets cost £6 and are available to buy online (via Plinth) or at the Museum shop. Tickets for this event also include free entry to the Museum’s galleries. Part of the <a href="https://museumofoxford.org/whats-on/special-exhibitions/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sounds of the City</a> exhibition and events programme. <h2>Further information</h2>Complimentary tea and coffee will be available to enjoy during the talk. We recommend arriving before the start of the talk if you would like to grab a refreshment. 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. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Refunds will only be issued if the event is cancelled or if there is a significant change to the advertised programme. <h2>Access</h2>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Museum of Oxford for this Lunchtime Talk. Head to the <a href="https://museumofoxford.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Museum website</a> to find out more information about the Museum and how to find us.

Lunchtime Talk: 'The Story of the Welsh Migration to Oxford: "You can't stop them singing!"

Join us to celebrate Oxford's Christmas Lights Festival with fun and festive crafts. Make your own lantern inspired by Oxford street lights.The session runs from 11.00-12.30 and 13.30-15.00. Drop in between these times but make sure you leave enough time to complete the activities. The activities will close for lunch between 12.30-13.30.This workshop is suitable for&nbsp;ages 5-11. Children must be supervised at all times.Tickets cost&nbsp;£2&nbsp;per child and can be purchased online via our website or at the Museum Shop. Each child ticket includes free entry for one accompanying adult. This event ticket includes access to the Galleries for one child and one adult.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.&nbsp;&nbsp;Further information&nbsp;Access&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://museumofoxford.org/get-in-touch/">contact the Museum team</a>&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://museumofoxford.org/visiting/access-at-the-museum/">access at the museum</a>.

Four hundred years ago, musicians known as The Oxford Waits played ceremonial tunes in the streets of the city, also entertaining audiences at parties, banquets and alehouse singalongs. The hits of the day were not measured by downloads or CDs but in sales of ballad sheets. Songs told of love, death, war, scandal – all the themes relished by the tabloids today. Tim Healey, director of the present-day Oxford Waits, tells of the city’s music scene in a bygone age with fellow band members Caroline Butler and Edwin Pritchard illustrating the songs and tunes. The trio appear in period costume with instruments that include shawm, fiddle, hurdy gurdy, hammered dulcimer, bandora, nyckelharpa &amp; more. Join us for this special Lunchtime Talk from The Oxford Waits, featuring historical narration and performance elements throughout. The talk and performance will last for approximately 1 hour, followed by 15 minutes for questions from the audience for a 2.15pm finish.&nbsp;Tickets cost £6 and are available to buy online (via Plinth) or at the Museum shop. Tickets for this event also include free entry to the Museum’s galleries. Part of the <a href="https://museumofoxford.org/whats-on/special-exhibitions/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sounds of the City</a> exhibition and events programme. <h2>Further information</h2>Complimentary tea and coffee will be available to enjoy during the talk. We recommend arriving before the start of the talk if you would like to grab a refreshment. 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. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Refunds will only be issued if the event is cancelled or if there is a significant change to the advertised programme. <h2>Access</h2>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.

Lunchtime Talk: '"A-begging we will go": Popular music in 17th century Oxford'

Experience the sounds of Oxford in this unique soundscape experience — live in the Museum of Oxford galleries &amp; basement.We're collaborating with Cities and Memory to present a unique live show bringing together the sounds of Oxford itself with the talent of its musicians and artists. Oxford's Sounds: Reimagined will showcase a selection of Oxford's musicians who have worked with a field recording of a sound from the city. Each has then developed a piece of music or a song based on (and containing) that recording, which they will perform live at this event.This unique project sees artists being inspired by the soundscapes of our home city to create a set of songs that spring from the very sounds of Oxford itself - and a unique live event celebrating the sounds of Oxford as they've never been heard before. Expect to hear snippets from: Cities and Memory, Kid Kin, Aphra Taylor, Water Pageant, Headphones Wasp, and James Warburton.More about Cities and Memory can be found on their webpage here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://citiesandmemory.com/sounds-city-live-oxford/">https://citiesandmemory.com/sounds-city-live-oxford/.</a>Tickets to this event includes free entry to the museum and Sounds of the City exhibition. Doors open at 6pm, with a chance to explore the museum before the performances start promptly at 6:30pm.Pay less: £8 | Pay standard £10 | Pay more: £12<h2>Access</h2>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.

Oxford’s Sounds: Reimagined - A Soundscape Experience 

Hands-on family music workshop with Stornoway's very own Oli SteadmanTake part in a hands-on family music workshop with Oli Steadman of Stornoway. Make and perform a brand-new song about Oxford, built from the sounds and stories of the city. No experience needed, just bring your voice!This workshop is aimed at ages 5-11. Each child is accompanied by an adult, and grown-ups take part in the workshop too! Tickets are £6 per child, with the accompanying adult free.This event ticket includes access to the Galleries for one child and one adult. Children must be supervised at all times.There are two sessions. Each session is 90 minutes: 11am-12:30pm and 2pm-3:30pm.Oli Steadman is a bassist with Oxford indie-folk band Stornoway and performs solo as 365 Days Folk. He has played everywhere from Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage to campfires and canal boats, and there is nothing he enjoys more than getting a roomful of people singing something they invented ten minutes earlier.<h2>Access</h2>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.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Museum of Oxford next week for Little Sounds of the City: Hands-on family workshop with Oli Steadman.If you are no longer able to attend, please contact the museum so we can allocate your ticket to someone else.Head to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://museumofoxford.org/">Museum website</a> to find out more information about the Museum of Oxford and how to find us.

Little Sounds of the City with Oli Steadman from Stornoway

Don’t miss our springtime Fam Jam! Dance, activities, making and sensory play for you and your little ones in a fun disco party atmosphere. Come and join the party, show off your moves and make new friends, everyone’s welcome!Sessions are led by Roly Carline.There are two sessions. Each session is 60 minutes. 11.00-12.00 and 14.00-15.00.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 focused on&nbsp;children aged 5 and under&nbsp;and their carers.&nbsp;But siblings are welcome too!This session will include disco lighting and loud music. Children’s ear defenders will be on hand&nbsp;. A separate quiet space will be available for all families attending the session. Please contact the museum if you have a specific questions about how we can make your visit more accessible.Tickets cost&nbsp;£3&nbsp;and can be purchased online or at the Museum Shop.Each child ticket includes free entry for one accompanying adult. This event ticket includes access to the Galleries for one child and one adult. Children must be supervised at all times by a parent or carer. Please ensure all children have their own ticket.We recommend booking in advance to secure your place.Event tickets are non-refundable if you choose to cancel your booking.&nbsp;A refund will only be issued if the event is cancelled or if there is a significant change to the advertised programme.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.<h2>Further information</h2>AccessThere 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&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://museumofoxford.org/get-in-touch/">contact the Museum team</a>&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://museumofoxford.org/visiting/access-at-the-museum/">access at the museum</a>.

Museum of Oxford

General Admission

Inside the Oxford Town Hall

Beats, Rhythms & Rhymes: Spoken Word Evening

Stories of Oxford Tours

Mystic Pets: Halloween Crafting

Halloween Fam Jam

Free Entry Day

Stories in Motion