Oxford Science Museum

History of Science Museum

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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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Jan 14, 2025
We're lucky to have a fantastic choice of museums here in Oxford but I couldn't think why I'd only visited here once or twice over all the many years I've lived here. Well we visited again early this…Full review by Jaffathecat1
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
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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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Yes all floors are accessible by lift.
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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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