The Oxfordshire Museum, County museum in Woodstock, England
Description
The Oxfordshire Museum is a local museum in Woodstock presenting the history of the region. It displays artifacts from Roman times, the Anglo-Saxon period, and the Victorian era across several galleries.
History
The museum is housed in Fletcher's House, a building from the 18th century, which documents Oxfordshire's long history. The collections show how the region developed over the centuries.
Culture
The museum displays objects from different periods of Oxfordshire and focuses on regional traditions and local craftspeople. Visitors can see works by local artists and learn about customs that have shaped life here.
Practical
The museum is open on specific days of the week and offers free admission plus a café for visitors. It is easy to access and suitable for anyone interested in local history.
Did you know?
In the museum's Jurassic Garden, visitors can see four fossilized Megalosaurus footprints over 168 million years old. Life-sized dinosaur models and plants from that era make the garden a distinctive experience.
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