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Get a visual preview of the History of Science Museum in Oxford before you visit. These photos highlight the historic Old Ashmolean building, intricate astrolabes, and unique scientific instruments on display. Please note that active exhibitions and displayed objects may vary, so verify current gallery layouts with official sources.

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Browse photos of the historic Old Ashmolean building and scientific collections to preview your visit.
Stone facade of the History of Science Museum with a black iron fence and a welcome sign.
Stone facade of the History of Science Museum showing the historic Old Ashmolean building entrance with banners on the iron fence
Schematic map of central Oxford showing Jericho, University Parks, Christ Church Meadow, and surrounding streets
Stone facade of the Old Ashmolean building with arched windows, central entrance with steps, decorative busts on pedestals, and iron railings
Museum display case featuring Marconi's Coherer Receiver, a brass and wooden scientific instrument with wires and an information placard.
Wooden-framed blackboard covered in white chalk mathematical equations and formulas.
Wooden case containing Beevers-Lipson strips, historical crystallographic calculation tools, displayed in a museum
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