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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: [email protected]:Oxfordshire.gov.uk/learning&access
Hires & parties
The Coach House is available for hire forparties, celebrations and meetings.
For more information
T: 01993 814106
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
@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.
Talk: 14 April
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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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