Museum of Oxford

The Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people.

The Museum of Oxford is in Oxford’s Grade II* listed town hall at the centre of the city. The Museum is wheelchair accessible and the town hall has level access via the north entrance near Carfax Tower.

The ground floor features two galleries which show the changing story of Oxford through its history and people, from Romans and Anglo-Saxons to the first Cowley factory workers, the infamous Cutteslowe Walls and the city’s rich heritage through times of conflict and industry. Through collection items, video, audio and interactive displays, the exhibitions uncover what makes Oxford such a special place to live, work and study.

The museum galleries and spaces are a hub for the community to learn about and engage with their local history. It includes a makers space, larger gallery spaces for more collection items, interactive displays, community exhibitions and opportunities, family activities and reminiscence workshops.

There are no off street parking facilities but in the past film companies have arranged on street parking with local parking authorities.