The Museum of Oxford is taking part in the Council of British Archaeology’s Festival of Archaeology! This year the theme is Archaeology and Nature. Discover how nature inspired the objects of the past through object handling and creative crafts.

Explore the collection in the Museum of Oxford you will see how the people of past have been shaped by Nature. Oxford itself started as a town as it was a good natural place for the Oxen to ford the river Thames. People have been inspired by nature in the creation of jewellery, scientific discoveries and fashion design, discover more by investigating the galleries.

The session runs from 11.00-13.00. Drop in between these times, but make sure you leave enough time to complete the activities.

This workshop is suitable for ages 5-11. Children must be supervised at all times.

Tickets cost £1.50 per child and can be purchased online via the website or at the Museum Shop. Each child ticket includes free entry for one accompanying adult. This event ticket includes access to the Galleries for one child and one adult.

Each child ticket includes free entry for one accompanying adult. This event ticket includes access to the Galleries for one child and one adult.

It is recommended that you book in advance to secure your place. Sales from tickets help support the Museum’s work to deliver fun and accessible family activities, community engagement projects, schools’ workshops, exhibitions and special events for Oxford’s people in Museum spaces.

£1.50