History of Science Museum, History of science museum in Broad Street, Oxford, England
The museum displays over 18,000 scientific instruments spanning from medieval times through the 19th century, arranged across multiple exhibition spaces and galleries.
Established in 1683 as the Ashmolean Museum, this Grade I listed building represents the oldest surviving purpose-built museum structure in the world.
The collection contains astronomical instruments from European and Islamic origins, demonstrating the global exchange of scientific knowledge through centuries.
Located within walking distance from Oxford city center, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM with limited wheelchair access.
Einstein's blackboard from his 1931 Oxford lectures remains preserved in the museum, displaying original mathematical calculations and formulas.
Location: Oxford
Inception: 1683
Accessibility: Beperkte toegang voor rolstoelen
Part of: Gardens, Libraries and Museums of the University of Oxford
Address: Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ OX1 3BQ OX1 3BQ
Opening Hours: Dinsdag-Zondag 12:00-17:00
Phone: +441865277293
Email: info@hsm.ox.ac.uk
Website: http://mhs.ox.ac.uk/collections/library
GPS coordinates: 51.75436,-1.25504
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:58
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