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Museum of the History of Science

Oxford

Museum of scientific instruments & early technology

Opening Tuesday-Sunday, 10-5 pm
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Age fit All welcome; some hands-on activities are for adults and families (7+), with Light & Space backpacks for families.
Setting indoor

The experience

About this day out

The History of Science Museum is situated in the heart of Oxford on Broad Street (OX1 3AZ), in the oldest public museum building in the world. Its collections include the world's most comprehensive collection of astronomical instruments from the Islamic World, as well as highlights such as Einstein's blackboard. The museum is undergoing a transformational journey to preserve its building's heritage and safeguard its future.

When to go

Opening calendar

Tuesday-Sunday, 10-5 pm

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What it costs

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Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

🧒 Ages 0–16
Accessibility
Lift currently out of action — the museum apologises that it cannot offer disabled, level access at present; the Vision24 project aims to make the museum fully accessible and inclusive in the future.
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