Museum of Oxford

The Museum of Oxford is a local museum in the city center featuring galleries with artifacts, photographs, and displays about how the city developed over time. The collections show how the lives of Oxford residents changed from medieval times to today.

The museum was founded in 1975 as the main institution for preserving Oxford's history from medieval times onward. Its collections record how the city changed through political, social, and economic developments.

The museum works directly with Oxford residents to gather and display personal objects and memories that reflect daily life in the city. This approach shows how ordinary people have shaped the city across different eras.

The museum is located in central Oxford and is open Monday through Saturday, with admission based on voluntary donation. It is easy to reach on foot and sits near other attractions in the city center.

The museum displays rare archaeological finds from Oxford's earliest settlements, including tools and household items from Roman and Saxon times. These objects offer a rare glimpse into daily life long before the university was founded.

Location: Oxford

Inception: 1975

Address: St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1BX

Phone: +441865252761

Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk

Website: https://oxford.gov.uk/museumofoxford

GPS coordinates: 51.75141,-1.25682

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00