Hands-on History!

Submitted by MuseumofOxford on February 21, 2026 - 14:07

Venue, Timing and Cost

Venue: 
Museum of Oxford
Date(s): 
Saturday, 11 April 2026
Timing: 
11:00am-3:00pm
Cost: 
Included with museum entry

Come and have a go at handling some of our museum objects at a hands-on history drop-in session!

Our volunteers will help you to touch, feel and handle objects ranging from Saxon finds to Fisher-Price phones! You’ll also get to learn about the stories behind the objects and what they can tell us about our city’s amazing past.

Find the hands-on history station in Gallery One of the Museum of Oxford, 11am-3pm. This activity will close for lunch 12.30-1.30pm.

This is a drop-in session with no need to book. Included with museum entry.

Please note this activity is subject to volunteer availability.

Further Information

Contact Details: 

museum@oxford.gov.uk
01865 252334

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