If you thought Oxford was just about elegant spires and world-class
academia then think again! Oxford Castle Unlocked reveals
Oxford’s less well known history, one that is rich with tales
of great escapes, betrayal and even romance - all within
the walls of the ancient castle and prison..
Visit the redisplay of the 19th-century Western Art in three
magnificent galleries on the Museum's second floor, featuring
Sickert and the Camden Town Group, British Landscape painting
and art by the Pre-Raphaelites.
Ashmolean Temporary Closure
Until Autumn 2009: The Ashmolean Museum and Café will temporarily
close to the public to prepare for the opening of the new
Museum. The Shop will remain open for business as usual.
Open: Tues - Friday: 12.00 - 17.00, Saturday:
10.00 - 17.00, Sunday: 14.00 - 17.00
The Museum of Oxford tells the unique history
of the city and its people, from prehistoric
times to the present day. Exhibits range from
a mammoth's tooth to a 'Morris Motor' car engine
and also features a display entitled Looking
for Alice, which explores the lives of Lewis
Carroll and Alice Liddell.
Situated in Oxford’s historic Town Hall is the Museum of
Oxford – the only museum dedicated to the history of the
City and University. Discover the city’s earliest residents,
medieval crafts, Civil War stories, Oxford’s famous literary
connections and the growth of the University and modern city.
Plus special exhibitions, family event days, themed holiday
activities and lots more.
Cogges
Manor Farm Museum
Church Lane, Witney, Oxon,
OX28 3LA.
Tel: 09113 772602 www.cogges.org
Cogges is a unique, working museum depicting Oxfordshire
rural life in Victorian times set in an historic manor house
and Cotswold stone farm buildings. Explore the beautiful
farmstead, original Cotswold buildings and displays about
farming in years gone by. Meet various breeds of farm animals,
talk to farm hands and dairy maids and watch them go about
their daily work. Note: all events run from 11.30am to 5pm.
Be delighted, surprised and informed. Visitors
can enjoy our inactive, child friendly permanent
displays and a varied programme of temporary
exhibitions.
Family & Children’s Holiday Activities
– phone for details of drop-in and bookable
sessions for families and children each school
holiday.
Young Archaeologists Club – The Oxfordshire
Branch Club, for children aged 8 – 16 meets
monthly at the museum.
the Bate Collection, one of the most magnificent collections
of musical instruments in the world. The Bate has over 2000
instruments from the Western orchestral music traditions
from the renaissance, through the baroque, classical, romantic
and up to modern times. More than a thousand instruments
are on display, by all the most important makers and from
pre-eminent collectors.
Children will love the slightly out-of-the-ordinary artefacts
that can be found in this University museum, including a
witch in a bottle, shrunken heads on sticks and a puffer
fish lantern.
Your children could not fail to be impressed
by the massive structure of a dinosaur's skeleton
that fills the entrance to this museum.
Open: daily 10am-5pm. Telephone for Christmas
and Easter opening times.
The Vale and Downland Museum is located in the busy market
town of Wantage in Oxfordshire, UK. The museum has been nationally
acclaimed as an outstanding example of community partnership.
The range of services is very broad ranging, from galleries
interpreting the cultural heritage of the Vale of White Horse
region, to a cafe with a delightful terrace and garden.
Set in attractive gardens, the new museum celebrates Oxfordshire
in all its diversity and features collections of local history,
art, archaeology, landscape and wildlife as well as a gallery
exploring the county’s innovative industries from nuclear
power to nanotechnology. Interactive exhibits offer new learning
experiences for all ages.
The Wind in the Willows Gallery
The permanent Wind in the Willows exhibition
heralds the return of Mr Toad, Ratty, Badger
and Mole to the banks of the River Thames,
whose
creatures and landscapes provided the inspiration
behind this classic tale.
E.H. Shepard’s famous illustrations are brought
to life via 3-D models that depict the adventures
of Mr Toad, Ratty and their friends.
