The Oxfordshire Museum

The Oxfordshire Museum Telling the story of Oxfordshire through collections, events, activities, galleries and exhibitions.

We’re part of the Oxfordshire County Council Museum Service and you can find us in the heart of historic Woodstock. Getting here is easy:
• Catch the:
- S3 or S7 from Oxford to Woodstock
- S3 from Chipping Norton or Charlbury to Woodstock
- S7 from Witney, Long Hanborough and Hanborough train station
• Parking in Woodstock is free

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We're pleased to welcome Penny Maltby Maker and Artist to the OM for a straw craft workshop.At this hands-on workshop yo...
02/06/2026

We're pleased to welcome Penny Maltby Maker and Artist to the OM for a straw craft workshop.

At this hands-on workshop you'll learn how to prepare straw ready for working, how to tie a straw workers knot and have the opportunity to craft your very own traditional harvest knot.

You'll also work on creating your own corn dolly sampler using a variety of plaits and techniques.

Form more information on this workshop, including details on how to book please visit our website: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/events/workshops-oxfordshire-museum/straw-craft-workshop-penny-maltby

Looking for a quirky gift for Father's Day?We think our upcoming wooden stool making workshop would be an ideal choice!I...
31/05/2026

Looking for a quirky gift for Father's Day?

We think our upcoming wooden stool making workshop would be an ideal choice!

It's a two day workshop where participants will learn all the necessary skills to turn a log into a functional stool or small table.

10.15am-4.15pm on Friday 26 June & Saturday 27 June.

All materials will be provided, along with lunch on both days.

For more information, including details on how to book please visit our website: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/events/workshops-oxfordshire-museum/create-wooden-stool

At the Museum Resource Centre, where we store all the objects we care for which are not on display includes a portion of...
30/05/2026

At the Museum Resource Centre, where we store all the objects we care for which are not on display includes a portion of a paper house called Paisley House. This is a house that people actually lived in! It was built in 1844 by John Towle who was hoping to either disrupt the building of the Great Western Railway (GWR) train line being built or to get greater compensation from GWR be4cause a house was built on the land.

The walls and roof of the house were made of paper and then tarred. When it was first built it had two rooms, but by 1875 it had been extended to be a five bedroom property with a veranda and conservatory.

The last resident of the Paisley House was Mr. Len Viner who died in 1966. The house then fell into disrepair, and was later surveyed by Oxford Archaeology where samples of the house was deposited with the Museum Service. These samples have been repacked and Naomi from our curatorial team is ensuring they are safely cared for in perpetuity.

KAW! This brutal scene showing a raptor catching a hare is part of a Roman brooch. Hunting scenes are frequent images us...
29/05/2026

KAW! This brutal scene showing a raptor catching a hare is part of a Roman brooch. Hunting scenes are frequent images used in Roman objects but this is the first we have recorded in Oxforfshire with a bird rather than a hound!

We've got another fun fabric themed family activity at the OM today!Wonderful weaving promises to be a great day out - l...
28/05/2026

We've got another fun fabric themed family activity at the OM today!

Wonderful weaving promises to be a great day out - learn simple weaving techniques and experiment with different textiles and colours.

10.30am-3.30pm in the Coach House.

This half-term activity is a drop-in session, so you can come and go as you like throughout the day.

For more information please visit our website: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/events/children-and-family-event-oxfordshire-museum/wonderful-weaving

We've got another fun family activity taking place today 💮Flowers, Wands & Maypoles is taking place in the Coach House b...
27/05/2026

We've got another fun family activity taking place today 💮

Flowers, Wands & Maypoles is taking place in the Coach House between 10.30am-3.30pm.

We've taken inspiration from our current textile exhibition for today's activity where you can get crafty with fabrics.

Our family activities are drop-in sessions, so you can come and go as you please throughout the day.

For more information please visit our website: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/events/children-and-family-event-oxfordshire-museum/fabric-flowers-wands-and-maypoles

We're pleased to announce a brand new series of outdoor yoga sessions at the OM.Join yoga teacher Jacqui for a nourishin...
26/05/2026

We're pleased to announce a brand new series of outdoor yoga sessions at the OM.

Join yoga teacher Jacqui for a nourishing evening of gentle yoga, breathwork and guided meditation.

These relaxed sessions are suitable for all levels and will take place in the beautiful setting of the museum garden.

Monday 15 June 6.30-7.30pm
Monday 29 June 6.30-7.30pm
Monday 13 July 6.30-7.30pm

The sessions can be booked individually or together. For more information please visit our website: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/events/workshops-oxfordshire-museum/outdoor-yoga-jacqui

Our half-term activities start today!Come along to the OM to design and decorate a mini tote bag to take home 🛍️This fun...
26/05/2026

Our half-term activities start today!

Come along to the OM to design and decorate a mini tote bag to take home 🛍️

This fun family activity is taking place in the Coach House between 10.30am-3.30pm - stay as little or long as you like!

All our half-term family activities are free drop-in sessions so there's no need to book.

For more information please visit our website: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/events/children-and-family-event-oxfordshire-museum/design-bag

Address

Fletchers House, 14 Park Street
Woodstock
OX201SN

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+441865897519

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