Established | 1975 |
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Location | St Aldate's. Oxford, England, OX1 1DZ |
Type | Local history museum, archaeology, & social history |
Collection size | 750 exhibits |
Architect | Museum housed inside building designed by Henry Hare in the Jacobethan style |
Owner | Museum of Oxford Development Trust Registered Charity No. 1173867 |
Website | museumofoxford |
The Museum of Oxford (MOX) is a history museum in Oxford, England, covering the history of Oxford and its people.[1] The museum includes both permanent and temporary displays featuring artefacts relating to Oxford's history from prehistoric times to the present day. The museum also acts as a public meeting space which people and organisations rent for both public and private events. Other activities facilitated by the museum include frequent public talks by historians and local cultural organisations,[2] organised school tours, family activities, adult learning workshops, and an older people's program.[3]
The museum contains a gift shop stocked with items related to Oxford's history and cultural heritage, including books, toys, food, clothing, postcards.
The museum is situated in Oxford city centre, located inside Oxford Town Hall on St Aldate's Street.