Oxford Museum of Science

History of Science Museum

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(653) · History museum in Oxford, United Kingdom
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Opened in 1683, The History Of Science Museum exhibits scientific instruments dating back to antiquity, a comprehensive collection of early chemical apparatus, clocks, medical instruments and...

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Oct 12, 2024
A small museum with fascinating exhibits if you are interested in science. Einstein’s blackboard is on the lower level. An exhibit on the discovery of penicillin and the Philip Pullman series the gol… Full review by swansfromBoston
Aug 21, 2024
Good Museum, some interesting items on display, although much smaller than expected and very busy. Worth a visit if you have time. Full review by emilygI6675IT
Aug 7, 2024
The exhibits were interesting but there wasn't a lot to look at. I was in and out in half an hour. Which is fine because it's free, but I was hoping it would kill more time! Full review by Sophie R
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The Oxford Museum of the History of Science is in the Old Ashmolean Building constructed in 1683; it is the world’s oldest purpose-built mu…
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The History of Science Museum in Broad Street, Oxford, England, holds a leading collection of scientific instruments from Middle Ages to the …
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The Museum of the History of Science, located in Broad Street, Oxford, is home to an unrivalled collection of scientific instruments from medie…
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Facts

Established:1683
Located:Broad Street, Oxford, England
Visitors:148,412 (2019)
Director:Silke Ackermann
Type:University museum of the history of science

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Hello, can you tell me because it's not clear about the lifts etc, can a disabled person gain acces to the level that has the …
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Hello, can you tell me because it's not clear about the lifts etc, can a disabled person gain acces to the level that has the sun dails on it, with the shop also I believe, thank you
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Hi Shawn, We have level access by lift to the Basement Gallery only. This does not include the shop, or the Entrance Gallery and Top Gallery which contains our sundial collection. We …
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Hi Shawn, We have level access by lift to the Basement Gallery only. This does not include the shop, or the Entrance Gallery and Top Gallery which contains our sundial collection. We are working hard to fix this and hope that in the coming years we will be able to provide lift access to all floors. We have digital 360s views of the Museum available on our website so that you can see the Galleries from your home and we also stock a number of our products online. I'm afraid I cannot post weblinks in this reply but you can access these areas from our website. Please call us on 01865 277293 is you have any questions. Best wishes, Robyn Public Engagement Officer
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Who works for the GLAM Volunteer Service?
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The Ashmolean also has its own Volunteer Manager, Ruth Farnan, who works alongside the GLAM Volunteer Service.
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