The Oxfordshire Museum
The Oxfordshire Museum
Fletcher's House
Park Street
Woodstock
Oxfordshire
OX20 1SN
England
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Telephone
01993 811456
Situated in the heart of the historic town of Woodstock, the award-winning redevelopment of Fletcher's House provides a home for the new County museum.
Venue Type:
Museum
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 visitors of all ages.
Collection details
Archaeology, Natural Sciences, Social History
Mummers, Maypoles & Milkmaids
Costumed processions, symbolic dramatisations, traditional dances and fire ceremonies mr=ark the changing seasons and celebrate natures bounty. Many of these customs claim an ancient origin. This exhibition brings together 50 photographs of regional rituals performed throughout the year in England.
Suitable for
- Any age
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History in the Making - Inspiring Archaeology: Treasures of the Romans & Saxons Day
Living History re-enactors, The Yarnsmith of Norwich story-telling, adult silver jewellery workshop, family learning Saxon printing drop-in, object handling, trails and activities.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Entrance is free but some activities will carry a small charge to cover materials.
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History in the Making - Inspiring Archaeology: treasures of the Romans & Saxons Exhibition
This exhibition will showcase the art, literacy and design work thatthe Hanney Brooch and Alcherster memorial project have inspired. The work produced during these projects will be displayed alongside the objects that have inspired it and photographs taken of the participants.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Free admission
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Bare Bones Exhibition
Explore the form and function of bones in animal physiology. This exhibition looks at adaotation and the evolution of species by examining skeletal anatomy.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Free admission
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Lost Airfields
An exhibition of words and photography that concentrates rather more on the feeling that old WWII airfields evoke rather than their istory.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
Free admission
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Oxford Art Society
The Art Society is an umberella for artists in Oxfordshire withdiverse interests and experience, whose variety is part oftheir strength and who value the chance to exhibit together.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Free admission
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What is a Cornish Hal-an Tow?
Come and discover what is a Cornish Hal-an-Tow and visit our Mummers, Maypoles and Milkmaids exhibiion.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
When
2-4pm
Admission
£1.50 per child
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Green Man Mask
Make a Green Man mask inspired by our Mummers,Maypoles & Milkmaids exhibition.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 0-4
- 7-10
When
2-4pm
Admission
£1.50 per child
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Ancient Creatures
Find out some mammouth facts, look at our mammouth tooth and make your own mammouth card to take home.
Suitable for
- 0-4
- 7-10
- 5-6
When
2-4pm
Admission
£1.50 per child
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3D Dinosaur
Explore our dinosaur garden and make your own 3D card dinosaur to take home.
Suitable for
- 0-4
- 5-6
- 7-10
When
2-4pm
Admission
£1.50 per child
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Flying High
Did you know the first English aeronautical flight happened in Oxford? Find out about it and make your own air balloon mobile to take home.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 0-4
- 7-10
When
2-4pm
Admission
£1.50 per child
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Birds of a Feather
Create a picture of birds fomr our museum collection within their own habitat.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 0-4
- 7-10
When
2-4pm
Admission
£1.50 per child
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