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Family Visit to The Oxfordshire Museum

Essential tips for exploring local history and archaeology in Woodstock with children.

The Oxfordshire Museum, set in the historic Fletcher's House, offers a range of exhibits on art, natural history, and social life suitable for visitors of all ages. This page provides practical guidance to help you plan your family outing effectively. Please check the museum's official channels for the latest information on facilities or specific activities before your visit.

The Oxfordshire Museum
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Family visits at The Oxfordshire Museum
The Oxfordshire Museum hosts a wide variety of hands-on, creative, and folklore-themed activities for children and families.

The Oxfordshire Museum provides a welcoming environment for families interested in exploring local history through interactive engagement. Visitors can participate in a variety of creative sessions, including craft-making workshops and themed storytelling events that draw inspiration from the museum collections. These activities are designed to complement the changing exhibitions, offering opportunities for children to learn through hands-on creative expression in a historic setting.

Family highlights

  • Regular creative craft sessions themed around museum exhibitions
  • Interactive folklore storytelling events
  • Hands-on workshops featuring activities like junk modelling, clay sculpting, and dream catcher making
Family visit essentials
Useful expectations and practical guidance in one place

What children can see and do

Families can participate in recurring and seasonal workshops that include craft-making with materials like clay, junk, and wool, as well as creative writing sessions and folklore storytelling events.

Practical information

Events are held periodically throughout the year, with craft sessions often offered in multiple time slots during the day. Families are encouraged to check the official events calendar for booking information and specific event details.

Family Activities at The Oxfordshire Museum
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The Oxfordshire Museum provides a variety of engaging resources designed to help families explore the local heritage through hands-on learning. Visitors can participate in seasonal creative workshops and interactive programmes inspired by the museum's diverse collections, offering an educational experience that typically lasts between two and four hours.

Family program

Children and Family Events Programme

120–240 min

The museum offers a diverse programme of children's and family events including crafting, storytelling, and writing workshops inspired by the museum's collections and exhibitions.

Age guidance: Activities are designed for families and children, with specific workshops often targeting young creators.

Practical information: Events take place at The Oxfordshire Museum and occasionally off-site; check the website for individual event schedules and booking requirements.

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