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.
Tintin comic
1958 edition featuring TE Lawrence carrying out archaeological work.
Cutteslowe Walls spikes
From on top of a wall that divided estates.
Collection
The Museum of Oxford’s collection hosts an exciting range of archaeological and social history objects ranging from Roman pottery to marmalade jars.
Bank note
This bank note is printed with “Oxford Old Bank” and the overlapping arms of the University and City.