A fascinating collection of scientific instruments, including globes, sundials, clocks, and early electrical, chemical, and medical apparatus.

Discover the dinosaurs on your doorstep or take an exotic animal safari. There are also lots of minerals, fossils, and animals to touch.

01865 272950www.oum.ox.ac.uk

OPEN: Every day 10 - 5

Free entry

Relax by the river or explore the glasshouses to find rainforest, desert, and insect-eating plants. Guide dogs only.

Acres of woodland and meadow in Nuneham Courtenay. Buses X39/X40 and 105/106 run from St Aldates. Guide dogs only. ASH

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A remarkable collection of man-made objects from every corner of the world.

01865 270927www.prm.ox.ac.uk

OPEN: Mon 12 - 4.30Tue - Sun 10 - 4.30

Free entry

Journey through time and across cultures with this amazing collection of art and archaeology.

01865 278000www.ashmolean.org

OPEN: Tue - Sun 10 - 6Bank Holidays 10 - 6

Free entry

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01865 277280www.mhs.ox.ac.uk

OPEN: Tue - Fri 12 - 5Sat 10 - 5 Sun 2 - 5

Free entry

Parking: There is no public parking at any collection, except the Harcourt Arboretum.

The BATE Collectionof musical instruments

01865 276139www.bate.ox.ac.uk

OPEN: Mon - Fri 2 - 5 (all year)Sat 10 - 12 (University term-time only)

Free entry

Discover musical instruments in the Western Classical tradition, from the mediaeval period to the present day.

01865 286690www.botanic-garden.

ox.ac.ukOPEN: Sep - Oct 9 - 5Nov - Feb 9 - 4Mar - Apr 9 - 5May - Aug 9 - 6

Entry charge

The University of Oxford

Botanic Garden

The University of Oxford

Harcourt Arboretum

01865 343501www.botanic-garden.

ox.ac.ukOPEN: Apr - Nov 10 - 5 (daily)Dec - Mar 10 - 4 (weekdays only)

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AprilSat 31st

Mar - Sun 15th Apr

Eggstraordinary Eggventure Eggsplore the Museums with an eggciting egg-hunter’s trail.

During opening hours

Sat 31st Mar - Sun 22nd Apr

Time Traveller’s TrailA tick-tocking trail to discover curious clocks and terrific time pieces. Ages 7+.

During opening hours

Mon 2nd - Wed 4th

Apr

Breathtaking Birds Celebrate our brand new bird display with a foray into the fabulous world of our fine feathered friends.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Tue 3rd Apr

Spring into Easter 1 An Easter egg hunt and Easter craft activities.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Tue 3rd - Wed 4th

Apr

Olympic Sculpture Join local artist Francesca Shakespeare for a hands-on sculpting workshop inspired by Ancient Greece.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Thu 5th Apr

Spring Mobile Look for spring flowers and make a twirling mobile to take home.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Mon 9th Apr

Bank Holiday Fun: Ancient Egypt Discover the life and times of the Ancient Egyptians.

11 - 4 Drop-in

Tue 10th Apr

Spring into Easter 2 Follow our trail to look for signs of spring and join in our fun spring craft activities.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Thu 12th Apr

Easter Branches Decorate branches with natural objects and paper flowers to create a colourful Easter display.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Thu 12th - Sat 14th

Apr

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Take on a transport challenge as we make boats that float, planes that fly, and cars that va-va-vrrrrroooom!

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

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Thu 19th Apr

Animals of Egypt Find hippos, gazelles, and more, and make a clay animal to take home. Especially for under 5s.

2 - 4 pm Drop-in

Sat 21st Apr

Oxfordshire Goes Wild Have a wild day out at the Museum. Talk to conservation groups about their work and see live insects, birds, and more!

12 - 4 pm Drop-in

Sat 28th Apr

Galileo’s TelescopeDiscover the secrets of Galileo’s invention. Then make your own working telescope. Ages 9+. Voluntary materials donation £5.

2 - 4 pm Book on 01865

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Sat 28th Apr

Pick and Mix Take your pick from a range of activities designed by museum volunteers.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

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Arboretum Explorer Backpacks

1st Apr - 30th Nov Borrow a backpack full of fun activities to help you explore our

130 acre site. Available on a first-come-first-served basis.

NEW! Science Saturdays

28th Apr; 12th, 19th, and 26th May; 9th and 16th Jun

Come and investigate natural history specimens with University scientists. Most suitable for ages 8+.

Hands-on Coins

Hold history in your hand every Saturday, 11.30 am - 3.30 pm, in the Ashmolean Money Gallery.

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May

It’s a Kind of MagicDiscover amulets from around the world. Then create your own good luck charm.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Mon 7th May

Bank Holiday Fun: Kings and QueensJoin the Royals and make a crown.

11 - 4 Drop-in

Sat 12th May

Paper Plate PlanetariumDiscover Copernicus and make a colourful paper planetarium. Ages 7-13.

2 - 4 pm Drop-in

Sat 12th May

The Art of Soldiering Join Soldiers of Oxfordshire to discover what a soldier’s life was like in the past.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Sat 12th May

Family Concert A concert to celebrate young Oxford composers. Tickets in advance or on the door: Adults £10, Children under 16 free.

1 pm at Holywell Music Room

Thu 17th May

Rainbow Explore the Museum for a rainbow of colourful objects and join in our paint mixing session. Especially for under 5s.

2 - 4 pm Drop-in

Sat 26th May

Globe Makers Discover the Museum’s collection of globes and make your own model. Ages 9-13. Voluntary materials donation £5.

2 - 4 pm Book on 01865

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Sat 2nd Jun

Crocodile Crowns Create elaborate animal head-wear inspired by our West African collections.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Tue 5th Jun

Meadow Mobiles Make a marvellous meadow mobile.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Tue 5th - Fri 8th

Jun

Half Term Activities Gallery trails, word searches, drawing, colouring, and hands-on instruments.

2 - 5 pm Drop-in

Wed 6th - Fri 8th

Jun

Indian Summer Be inspired by Indian art and artefacts, with crafts, stories, and object handling.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

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Wed 6th - Fri 8th

Jun

Museum Masterpiece Rummage around for bits ’n’ bobs to create your own magnificent artwork.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Thu 7th Jun

A Dinosaur’s Domain Discover the world of prehistoric plants and create your own dinosaur paradise.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Thu 7th - Fri 8th

Jun

Madman Magellan Old maps, activities, and games to discover early voyages of exploration.Ages 7-13.

2 - 4 pm Drop-in

Sat 9th Jun

Lino-Block PrintingMake linocut designs inspired by the Museum’s collection and try out a mechanical printing press. Ages 6+.

12 - 4 pm Drop-in

Sat 16th Jun

Who were the Anglo-Saxons? Find out about early English history and design an Anglo-Saxon pin or shield.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Sat 23rd - Sun

24th Jun

The Oxford BioBlitzHelp experts identify and record every species in St Clement’s. Check website.

12 noon - 12 noon Drop-in

Sat 23rd Jun

Globe Makers Discover the Museum’s collection of globes and make your own model. Ages 9-13. Voluntary materials donation £5.

2 - 4 pm Book on 01865

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Thu 28th Jun

Musical Museum Join in the singing with a musical tour of the Museum. Then decorate a rattle to take home. Especially for under 5s.

2 - 4 pm Drop-in

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Family Friendly Sundays

Backpacks, trails, crafts, and more every Sunday throughout the year, 2 - 4 pm, at the Museum of

Natural History and the Pitt Rivers Museum.

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July

Summer at the...Museum of the History of Science

For more information, visit: www.museums.ox.ac.uk/families

Sat 7th Jul

Alice Day at the MuseumsLook at the Museums in wondrous ways and discover some of the objects and settings behind Alice’s adventures.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Thu 19th Jul

Big Dig Search our sandpit to uncover different textures and materials. What will you find? Especially for under 5s.

2 - 4 pm Drop-in

Sat 21st Jul

Drawing with Leonardo Discover the secrets of Renaissance art and how to use a camera obscura to draw in perfect perspective. Ages 9+.

2 - 4 pm Book on 01865 27780

Mon 23rd Jul - Sun 2nd Sep

Summer Trails and Activities Visit the Museum to discover amazing instruments and devious devices.

During opening hours

Sat 4th Aug

What is an Astrolabe?Discover the beauty of the astrolabe by making your own model and finding out how it works. Ages 9+.

2 - 4 pm Book on 01865 27780

Sat 18th Aug

Send a Message SOS Discover Morse code and use the Museum’s telegraphic apparatus to unravel a mystery message. Ages 7+.

12 - 4 pm Drop-in

Thu 30th Aug - Sat 1st Sep

Madman Magellan Old maps, activities, and games to discover early voyages of exploration.Ages 7-13.

2 - 4 pm Drop-in

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Summer at the...Museum of Natural History and the

Pitt Rivers Museum

Sat 21st Jul - Mon 3rd Sep

Olympic Adventure Trail Bronze, silver, or gold? Compete in the Museums’ Olympic games to gain points and earn your place on the podium.

During opening hours

Every Tue & Wed

24th Jul - 29th Aug

Bags of Fun! Borrow a backpack full of games, puzzles, and real museum objects, and become a family of museum explorers!

2 - 4 pm Drop-in

Sat 4th Aug

Stupendous Shields Comic characters, tiger skins, and animal patterns: look at the Museum’s shields and make one of your own.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Tue 21st - Wed 22nd

Aug

Animal Super Heroes An exciting adventure through the animal kingdom: super skills and special powers, plus animal super hero masks!

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Thu 23rd - Fri 24th

Aug

Museum Masquerades Be inspired by the Museum’s beautiful masks to become a Japanese Noh theatre performer or a Haida dancer.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Sat 1st Sep

Happy Harvest Find out about traditional English folklore and make your very own corn dolly to celebrate the harvest.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

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Summer at the...Arboretum and Botanic Garden

For more information, visit: www.museums.ox.ac.uk/families

Tue 24th Jul - Sun 2nd Sep

Quest Join our geo-caching treasure hunt! Free, but £40 deposit required for GPS unit.

During opening hours

Thu 2nd Aug

Record Breaking Seeds Discover which seeds are the largest, the smallest, and the most-travelled. Then plant some seeds to take home.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Tue 7th Aug

The Giants Find out about the world’s biggest trees by making a scale model.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Thu 9th Aug

Record Breaking Leaves Which leaves are longest? Which are strongest? Create a leafy wall hanging.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Tue 14th Aug

Is Speed Important? Find the Arboretum’s fastest and slowest growers and see how you measure up.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Thu 16th Aug

Sensory Exploration Discover the Garden’s smelliest and most colourful plants, and create a 3D model.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Tue 21st Aug

His-tree Which trees live the longest? Add to our timeline and see how your life compares.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Thu 23rd Aug

Plant Gems Discover history’s most valuable plants and create your own forest full of gems.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Tue 28th Aug

The Wonderful World of TreesDiscover the strange, the unique, and the special: could you design any better?

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Thu 30th Aug

Feel the Fear! Discover the Garden’s most terrifying plants and make your own scary model.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

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September

Summer at the...Ashmolean

Every Wed & Thu

25th Jul - 16th Aug

Summer ActivitiesLots to discover, make, and do! 2 - 4 pm

Drop-in

Every Fri 27th Jul - 17th Aug

Friday Tour and Draw Take a closer look at objects and paintings. Different tour each week. Suitable for ages 3+. Meet in Gallery 21.

2 - 2.45 Drop-in

Mon 27th Aug

Bank Holiday Fun: All Aboard! Discover stories of exciting sea voyages and make a model boat to take home.

11 - 4 Drop-in

Sat 8th Sep

Curious Containers From cricket cages to puzzle jugs: discover some unusual containers and make a special box to take home.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Sat 8th Sep

Insect Spectacle Handle live insects with experts from the Amateur Entomological Society.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Sat 15th Sep

Creature Colours Make a camouflage collage or strut your stuff in a peacock headdress.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Sat 15th Sep

Cabinet of Curiosities Find unusual objects and create your own cabinet of curiosities. Ages 5-11.

1 - 4 pm Drop-in

Thu 20th Sep

Café Play On today’s menu: staff our mini play café and shop. Especially for under 5s.

2 - 4 pm Drop-in

Sat 29th Sep

Eyeballs and Other Things See how we see, with eyeball dissections and visual experiments. Ages 9+.

12 - 4 pm Drop-in

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Oxford University Museums and Collections Education Services are supported by:

Free disabled parking is available at all locations. Please telephone individual collections for details regarding wheelchair access.

Guide dogs welcome everywhere. Please ask for a torch or magnifying glass if these would be helpful.

Hearing dogs welcome everywhere.

For more information on these or any other special considerations, please telephone individual collections.

Access InformAtIon

Children must be

accompanied by an adult

at all of our Family activities,

including booked workshops.