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In 1683 the building which is now the History of Science Museum opened as the home of a completely new institution, the Ashmolean Museum. Created to house the collection of Elias Ashmole, it was much more than just a display of objects. It became the.. Read More

The Ashmolean came into existence in 1682, when the wealthy antiquary Elias Ashmole gifted his collection to the University. It opened as Britain’s first public museum, and the world’s first university museum, in 1683. Though the collection has e.. Read More

The Bate Collection of Musical Instruments, in the Faculty of Music at Oxford University, is one of the most comprehensive collection in Britain of woodwind, brass and percussion, ranging from European instruments to instruments from across the globe.. Read More

The much-loved Pitt Rivers Museum is unlike any other. Founded in 1884, it houses within an atmospheric building more than 500,000 objects, photographs and manuscripts from all over the world, and from all periods of human existence. Within these are.. Read More

About Science Oxford Encouraging the pursuit of science Science Oxford is the public-facing brand of The Oxford Trust, a charity founded by local entrepreneurs the late Sir Martin and Lady Audrey Wood to encourage the pursuit of science. The Trust i.. Read More

Uncover the real Oxford. The Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Here at MOX, we have undergone a significant redevelopment, restoring the Victorian grandeur of the building and reimagining how.. Read More

Christ Church Cathedral is home to a community whose worship is enhanced by a world-famous choral tradition. Alongside our daily offering of worship, the Cathedral hosts a wide range of concerts, exhibitions and diocesan events. Everyone is welcome t.. Read More