Oxford

Museum of Oxford

St. Aldate's
Oxford
OX1 1DZ
Tel: 01865 252 761
www.museumofoxford.org.uk

The Museum of Oxford has an illustrious and significant life span and has quite a lot to talk about. As a result, the traveller should be well pleased with the experience. It tells the story of Oxford and the University- from the Ice Age to modern times- by using startling archaeological treasures, in particular to illustrate its Medieval collection, which includes the town's first charter of 1192. The Museum, like the Ashmolean, has a certain mysticism to it, even though the building is not as impressive architecturally than a lot of the grander old constructions that mark the university colleges and city lodgings.

As you would expect from other local museums, the Museum of Oxford follows a very close thematic pattern. Oxford definitely takes pride in its museums. You can contact the Museum of Oxford on 01865 815559.

Jeannette Briggs

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