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The Oxfordshire Museum Telling the story of Oxfordshire through collections, events, activities, galleries and exhibitions.

We’re part of the Oxfordshire County Council Museum Service and you can find us in the heart of historic Woodstock. Getting here is easy:
• Catch the:
- S3 or S7 from Oxford to Woodstock
- S3 from Chipping Norton or Charlbury to Woodstock
- S7 from Witney, Long Hanborough and Hanborough train station
• Parking in Woodstock is free

We welcome discussion about Oxfordshire’s Museum Service and will always seek to answer your queries and pass your feedback to the relevant person. However, we may remove postings that do not observe the following:

• Be civil, tasteful and relevant
• Do not post messages that are unlawful, harassing, defamatory, abusive, threatening, obscene, profane, sexually oriented or racially offensive
• Do not swear
• Do not post content for which you do not own the copyright
• Do not post the same message, or very similar messages, more than once (i.e. don't spam)
• Do not post other people’s personal information
• Do not advertise products or services
• Do not impersonate someone else

We will block users who are unable to abide by these conditions.

Our team of garden volunteers have a new set of wheels!Thanks to the incredible donations we received from our recent pl...
11/10/2026

Our team of garden volunteers have a new set of wheels!

Thanks to the incredible donations we received from our recent plant sale we were able to purchase this brand new wheelbarrow.

Our garden team do a great job of caring for our wonderful museum garden and this will make their work that bit easier!

Thanks again to all those who supported the plant sale - it's very much appreciated.

The garden is open year round during normal opening hours. For more information please visit our website: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/museums-and-history/oxfordshire-museum/plan-your-visit

Join us this Halloween for an after dark museum investigation 👻Hosted by Woodstock Ghost Walk & Paranormal Investigation...
10/10/2026

Join us this Halloween for an after dark museum investigation 👻

Hosted by Woodstock Ghost Walk & Paranormal Investigations this is an intimate ghost hunting experience as numbers are kept deliberately small.

Get to explore different parts of the museum as well as taking part in vigils and activities.

Come along and enjoy seeing the museum after dark - who know what you might uncover!

Over 18's only. For more information, including details on how to book tickets please visit our website: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/events/workshops-oxfordshire-museum/after-dark-museum-hosted-woodstock-ghost-walks-and-paranormal-investigations-0

Today is World Mental Health Day 2026.We know how valuable it can be to spend time with other people, it's one things th...
10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day 2026.

We know how valuable it can be to spend time with other people, it's one things that's great for our mental health.

Loneliness is one of the biggest threats to older people and with funding support from Public Health we're doing our best to tackle it with our Curiosity Club sessions.

These sessions talk place at the OM every other Wednesday afternoon and offer those aged 50+ the chance to connect with others and enjoy reminiscence and creative activities.

If you, or someone you know might enjoy it, why not give Curiosity Club a go!

Our next session takes place on Wednesday 21 October between 2.30-4pm.

There's no need to book and light refreshments will be provided.

For more information please visit our website: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/events/workshops-oxfordshire-museum/curiosity-club

This funny looking item would have been far more common 2000 years ago. We think its scoop for you ear to keep it fresh....
09/10/2026

This funny looking item would have been far more common 2000 years ago. We think its scoop for you ear to keep it fresh. It would have been just one of several acoutrements all of which would have been held together by the loop at the top!

We've got a few spaces remaining on our free Museum Resource Centre tour on Monday 12 October!We'll be opening the doors...
08/10/2026

We've got a few spaces remaining on our free Museum Resource Centre tour on Monday 12 October!

We'll be opening the doors of this purpose built facility in Standlake so you can find out what we do with all the items in our collection.

The guided tour lasts around 30mins and offers the chance to see behind the scenes and get a peek at some of the items in our collection!

For more information and tickets please visit our website: https://brnw.ch/21x6g6i

Our museum café is launching a brand new drop-in group tomorrow.Coffee, cake and chat will offer a friendly space to sit...
07/10/2026

Our museum café is launching a brand new drop-in group tomorrow.

Coffee, cake and chat will offer a friendly space to sit, chat and feel part of the local community.

It's the perfect space to meet new people - and of course to enjoy our delicious coffee and cake 🍰

Drop in every Thursday between 10am-12pm. To celebrate we'll be offering an extra 10% off!

For more information please call 01865 897519.

Our next Curiosity Club session is taking place Wednesday and we'll be celebrating Autumn 🍂This new wellbeing group for ...
05/10/2026

Our next Curiosity Club session is taking place Wednesday and we'll be celebrating Autumn 🍂

This new wellbeing group for people aged 50+ has proved to be really popular, so why not come along to connect with others, share stories and enjoy creative activities.

There's no need to book and light refreshments will be provided.

To find out more about all our activities please visit our website: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/museums-and-history/oxfordshire-museum/whats-oxfordshire-museum/events-museum

We're celebrating our 60th Birthday next week 🎉To celebrate 60 years since the museum officially opened to the public, p...
05/10/2026

We're celebrating our 60th Birthday next week 🎉

To celebrate 60 years since the museum officially opened to the public, please join us for a celebration of the museum - past, present and future.

Museum Service Manager, Jemma Davey will give a short talk which will be followed by a special 20 minute video commissioned especially for the anniversary.

There will also be tea and birthday cake and the opportunity to thank our staff, volunteers, supporters and visitors for their support and loyalty over the years.

Thursday 15 October 1.30pm. Limited tickets available.

The event is free, but booking is essential. Book your ticket here: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/museums-and-history/oxfordshire-museum/whats

There's still time to book onto one of our winter workshops.If you fancy trying something new, or are looking for a crea...
04/10/2026

There's still time to book onto one of our winter workshops.

If you fancy trying something new, or are looking for a creative gift for a friend or loved one why not take a look at what's coming up in November & December.

Create a Mosaic Star
Saturday 7 November - Sunday 8 November

Create a Willow Deer
Friday 13 November & Saturday 14 November

Sculpt a Ceramic Polar Bear
Saturday 21 November

Festive Wreath Making
Saturday 5 December

For more information on all our workshops, including booking information please visit our website: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/museums-and-history/oxfordshire-museum/whats-oxfordshire-museum/workshops

Address

Fletchers House, 14 Park Street
Woodstock
OX201SN

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441865897519

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