Welcome to the new Museum of Oxford
Watch to find out how we’re using our brand new space to work with Oxford’s people.
A museum all about Oxford
The Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people.
Visiting
Visiting
Museum blog
Delve into Oxford’s lesser known histories with our in-house blog.
Mary Sophia Merivale: Oxford’s First Female Councillor
🕑 7 min read Who was the first female councillor in Oxford and what do we know about her?
Dig In! Oxford Food Stories – Oxford Sauce
🕑 6 min read When it comes to describing what ‘Oxford Sauce’ is, many would likely differ in their answers, if they were aware of its existence at all...
A Saint in Littlemore
🕑 5 min read John Henry Newman in Littlemore
John Henry Newman: Theologian and Saint
🕑 4 min read Co-creator of the Oxford Movement
St. Giles’ Fair: a brief history
🕑 3 min read How long has this beloved custom been happening?
Collection
The Museum of Oxford’s collection hosts an exciting range of archaeological and social history objects ranging from Roman pottery to marmalade jars.
Penicillin culture vessel
A container for growing the fungus Penicillium Notatum.
Cutteslowe Walls spikes
From on top of a wall that divided estates.
Annabelinda suit
Silk skirt and jacket made by hand, with piping around the edges and sculpting in patterns of lines.
Collection
The Museum of Oxford’s collection hosts an exciting range of archaeological and social history objects ranging from Roman pottery to marmalade jars.
Tintin comic
1958 edition featuring TE Lawrence carrying out archaeological work.