What's on

The Museum runs an exciting year round events programme for all ages. Come along to discover more about the history of science and be inspired by a world-class collection. 

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Muslim woman wearing patterned hijab (Islamic headscarf) giving a tour of the Museum, she is holding up a paper astrolabe to the audience.
Saturday 23 March, 2.15pm and 3.15pm

Multaka-Oxford Nowruz ملتقى أكسفورد نوروز

Join Multaka-Oxford volunteers to discover how the Spring Equinox is celebrated by cultures around the world and its connection to Mother’s Day.
Suitable for all ages.
All Galleries
easter eggs
Saturday 6 April - Sunday 21 April

Easter trail

Challenge yourself to the Museum’s Easter Trail.
Suitable for ages 7+.
Starts in the Entrance Gallery
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Thursday 11 April, 6pm

Science fictions

How has the human imagination shaped science and scientists over the last 400 years?
Basement Gallery
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Wednesday 17 April, 2-4pm

Fabulous fundials

Design and make your own decorative Easter sundial.
Suitable for ages 5-11.
Basement Gallery
morse code marconi day
Saturday 27 April, 12–4pm

Marconi Day

Discover the power of wireless radio and try out your Morse code skills with the Oxford and District Amateur Radio Society.
Suitable for all ages.
Top and Basement Galleries
dungeons and dragons
Thursday 9 May, 6–9pm

Knight at the Museum

Discover the world of Dungeons and Dragons in this exciting original campaign.
All Galleries
The view through a camera obscura of buildings across the street from the Museum. The view is very fuzzy.
Saturday 11 May, 2-4pm

Drawing with camera obscuras

Discover the secrets of Renaissance art and how to use a camera obscura to draw in perfect perspective.
Suitable for ages 9+.
Basement Gallery
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Saturday 18 May, 1-4pm

House of Wisdom

Discover science and medicine in the early Islamic world with activities and games.
Suitable for ages 7+.
Top and Basement Galleries
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Thursday 23 May, 6pm

Redefining measurement

Internationally defined units of measurement are changing. Why is this happening and how will affect future science?
Basement Gallery
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Friday 31 May, 2-4pm

Ahoy there!

Discover early voyages of exploration with maps, globes, and hands-on navigational instruments.
Suitable for ages 7-13.
Top Gallery
astrolabe
Saturday 15 June, 2-4pm

What is this thing called an astrolabe?

Find out what an astrolabe is and make your own working model.
Suitable for ages 9+.
Basement Gallery
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