The Museum of the History of Science houses an unrivalled collection of historic scientific instruments in the world s oldest surviving purpose built museum building the Old Ashmolean on Broad Street Oxford

Opening Times
Tuesday - Friday 12.00 - 17.00, Saturday 10.00 - 17.00, Sunday 14.00 - 17.00. Closed on Mondays.

Contact Details
(+44) [0]1865 277280

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Museum of the History of Science, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZ

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History of Science

The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology is a museum of the University of Oxford. Founded in 1683 it is one of the oldest public museums in the world and an example of the fine architecture one can see in this University city. Exhibitions change from season to season but you can be sure of learning something new with each visit.

You can currently enjoy the following exhibitions:

Treasures of the Ashmolean - an exhibition of over 200 of the museums finest objects displayed together in one room.

Chinese prints 1950-2006 - an exhibition reflecting the momentous changes in the Peoples republic of China over the last 50 years.

Plus family activities, lunch time talks and special events organised throughout the year.

Opening Times
Open: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday 12pm to 5pm Bank holidays: 10am to 5pm Closed: Monday Easter Opening: 6, 7, April 10am to 5pm 8 April 12pm to 5pm 9 April 10am to 5pm Closes for the St Giles Fair: 2 to 4 September 2007 Admission free.

Contact Details
Tel: (01865) 278000 Fax: (01865) 278018

Address
Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH

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The Ashmoleum Museum

Indoor Model Village and Railways Oxfordshire England

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Pendon Museum

The Oxford University Museum of Natural History houses the University s scientific collections of zoological entomological geological palaeontological and mineralogical specimens accumulated in the course of the last three centuries.

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Natural History

The Pitt Rivers Museum (often spelt Pit Rivers Museum) was founded in 1884 when Lt General Pitt Rivers, an influential figure in the development of archaeology and evolutionary anthropology, gave his collection to Oxford University. His two conditions were that a museum was built to house it and that someone should be appointed to lecture in anthropology.

Oxford University agreed to his request and the Pit Rivers Museum of natural history was founded. The Generals founding gift contained more than 18,000 objects but there are now over half a million. The Pitt Rivers Museum features displays of archaeological and ethnographic objects from all parts of the world. Many were donated by early anthropologists and explorers. Today the Museum is an active teaching department of the University of Oxford.

The Pitt Rivers is the only natural history museum in Oxford so if you would like a souveneir dont forget to visit the museum gift shop!

Opening Times
Every Day 12.00 - 16.30 From the 1st May 2007 the opening hours will be extended to: Tuesday-Sunday 10.00 - 16.30, Monday 12.00 - 16.30, Bank Holidays 10.00 - 16.30.

Contact Details
+44 (1865) 270927

Address
South Parks Rd, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3PP

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Pitt Rivers Museum

A ride through the history of Oxford university a taste of the dark ages through to the modern day! See what life was like studying in medieval times with no lighting and little heating! Imagine what student life was like studying next to the hilarious Rowan Atkinson otherwise known as Mr. Bean! Magnus Magnusson provides the commentary and, for younger visitors, an entertaining children?s commentary is available. Commentaries are also available in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. The Children?s Literature Celebration exhibition explores Oxford?s many connections with popular authors such as C S Lewis and J R R Tolkien, whilst our interactive exhibition Innovate lets you quiz world-leading experts from Oxford University on modern day issues using touch screen technology.

Interesting Facts
Adult £7.25 Child (5 to 15 years) £5.25 Senior Citizen £5.95 Student (with proof of identity) £5.95

Opening Times
The Oxford Story is open every day except Christmas Day. Jan to Jun & Sep to Dec 10.00 till 16.30 Mon to Sat 11.00 till 16.30 Sun Jul to Aug 09.30 till 17.00 Daily

Contact Details
Tel: 01865 728822

Address
The Oxford Story, 6 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AJ

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The Oxford Story

The Bate Collection celebrates the history and development of musical instruments of the Western Classical tradition from the medieval period until the present day. The Collection is made available for study and judicious use by scholars students makers and players so as to enhance and increase the knowledge of the history of music as well as the enjoyment of historic performance for all.

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Musical Instruments

The story of Oxford is brought to life through original artefacts college treasures and period room settings from pre-historic times up to the 20th Century. This museum caters very well for children and has a number of events and organised programs for families.

Interesting Facts
The Museum of Oxford run a series of events for visitors and their families. More information can be found on the whats on section of their website at www.museumofoxford.org.uk/display.php?sectionid=4

Opening Times
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday - Sunday 12:00 - 17:00 Monday Closed

Contact Details
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 252761 Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk

Address
Museum of Oxford St Aldates Oxford OX1 1DZ

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The Museum of Oxford