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THE OXFORDSHIREMUSEUMWoodstock

Eleven galleries full of extraordinarystories, amazing objects and funthings to do

Unravel the mystery of the StonesfieldEmbroidery

Children and families

TOMTots: Tuesdays 10.30 - 11amMusic, stories and rhymes for the under 5s£1 per child £2.50 per family

Family Fun Drop-ins:Tuesdays & Thursdays: 2 - 4pmFun and creative activities for all ages£2 per child £5 per family

* Children's activities are supported by The Friends of the Museum

Our interactive Dinosaur Gallery and Garden,free activity packs and trails all addenjoyment to your family’s visit.

We also offer schools and groups a programmeof facilitated sessions on a variety of topics.These are also delivered in schools andcommunity settings and loans can be made ofboxes of museum objects.

Those were the days: meet first Friday of themonth 2 - 3.30pm to share memories andenjoy good company. £1 pp, includestea/coffee

T: 01865 300639E: Handsonheritage@oxfordshire.gov.ukW:Oxfordshire.gov.uk/learning&access

Hires & parties

The Coach House is available for hire forparties, celebrations and meetings.

For more information

T: 01993 814106

E: oxonmuseum@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Join our team

Become part of our amazing team ofvolunteers. From welcoming visitors to helpingin the café, getting your hands dirty in thegarden, supporting our learning team orworking with the collections.

To find out moreT: 01993 814101E: oxonmuseum@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Celebrating the centenary ofwomen’ssuffrage

Lucienne Day:

A Sense of Growth

Dr Jennifer Harris

3 February 2pm

Curator and author Dr Harrislooks back at Lucienne Day’sextraordinary career.

May Morris:Art & Life

Rowan Bain

24 March 2pm

Exploring the life and work ofWilliam Morris’ youngerdaughter, a significant artist inthe British Arts & Craftsmovement.

TrowelBlazers &

Raising Horizons

14April 2pm

A talk from one of the creatorsof this inspiring project.

Fighting on Different Fronts

PeterVass

26 May 2pm

How propaganda images ofwomen in the First World Warmarked a change in their rolein society.

All talks £8 Booking lineT:01993814106

2018Admission free

Friends of The Oxfordshire Museum

A registered charity that supports the workof the Museum. Membership is open to allproviding opportunities to meetat free monthly lectures and takepart in outings and other events.

Visit: www.FriendsofTom.co.uk

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TALKS AND LECTURES THE GALLERIES

Meet Oxfordshire’sVictorian residents anddiscover more about theireveryday lives

Find warrior burials and amazing treasures inour new Anglo-Saxon and 20 Years ofTreasure exhibitions

Uncover thousands ofyears of Oxfordshire’shistory from terrifyingdinosaurs to excitingtechnologicalinnovations

Image © Frederick Warne & Co.

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Where to find usThe Oxfordshire MuseumPark Street, WoodstockOX20 1SN

Contact usT: 01993 814106W: oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshiremuseumE: oxonmuseum@oxfordshire.gov.uk

@oxonmuseum @oxonmuseum

By car:8 miles north of Oxford on the A44Oxford to EveshamFree parking on street and in public car park

By bus:S3 S7 & 500 frequent services fromcentral Oxford242 from Witney 233 from Witney and Burfordwww.travelinesoutheast.org.uk

EXHIBITIONS EXHIBITIONS EXHIBITIONS PLANNING YOURVISITWelcome toThe Oxfordshire Museum

A large 18th century house in the heartof the historic town of Woodstock ishome to the County’s collections. TheMuseum is bigger than you might thinkwith galleries exploring Oxfordshire’sstory from the Jurassic period through tomodern innovations.

Meet friends & enjoy the Garden Caféwith hot and cold drinks, light lunches,snacks and delicious bakes and cakes.

Browse the Gift Shop selling a range ofgifts, educational toys, greeting cards andmementos of your visit.

All proceeds from the Garden Café andGift shop support the museum serviceswe offer.

Relax In the beautiful walled gardensperfect for picnics.

Don’t miss thelife-sizeMegalosaurusin the Dinosaurgarden.It’s as big as abus!

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Lucienne Day

13 January – 4 March

Celebrating the life and work ofone of the most influentialdesigners of the post-wargeneration.

Talk: 3 February

Oxford Textile Artists

5 May – 3 June

25th Anniversary Exhibition willtake you through wonderfulrange of colour, texture andstitch.

Both traditional andcontemporary textile art.

JASSO

17 October – 6 November

A collection of Silversmithsand Jewellers who share in theenjoyment of creating theiramazing work using silver, gold,enamel and precious stones.

Ronny LoxtonWild Oxfordshire – A year ofpaintings from nature

15 September – 14 October

An exhibition of paintingsdrawn from nature andfeaturing the landscapes,birds, animals & plants of theOxfordshire countryside.

The Oxfordshire Craft GuildChristmas Exhibition

17 November – 30 December

Annual selling exhibitionfeaturing the county’s leadingcontemporary craft designersand makers.

Perfect for Christmas!

Peter Rabbit –Mischief & Mayhem

16 June – 8 September

Peter Rabbit hops, skips and jumps right offthe page in this interactive exhibition aboutBeatrix Potter’s most famous creation.

Discover original illustrations and memorabiliaand see how Potter turned her mischievousbunny into an international celebrity.

Have fun andgames with yourfavourite charactersin the activity room.

BritishWildlife Photography

10 March – 29 April

Showcasing the winning entriesand runners-up from the 2017British Wildlife PhotographyAwards.

Raising Horizons

21 March – 20 April

Striking portraits highlightingwomen in archaeology andgeoscience. Bringing to life theiroften forgotten stories. Createdby Leonora Saunders andTrowelBlazers.

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Opening hours

Tues to Sat 10am-5pm

Sunday 2-5pm

Bank Holiday Mondays12-5pm

Nov to end FebTues to Fri 10am-4.30pm

FREE ADMISSIONM004-01 (01/18)

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