Museum of Oxford to hold ‘Unlock the Past’ family fun day
The Museum of Oxford will be hosting a drop-in family fun day this weekend (Saturday 25 October) as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations.
‘Unlock the Past’ is a day-long free event for local families to come and celebrate the Museum of Oxford’s 50th birthday, featuring a programme of family-friendly activities and workshops.
The drop in event will include characters from Oxford’s centuries-long history – including the legendary St Frideswide and Civil War soldiers.
There will also be an opportunity to get involved in hands-on activities and fun, history-inspired workshops including: Saxon coin striking and pottery, handling real and replica museum objects, a historical dress-up counter, and hearing the sounds of Medieval Oxford played by Ghaetta.
The family fun day event will take place on Saturday 25 October from 10am-4pm. The event is free and is suitable for children of all ages.
For more information visit the Museum of Oxford event page.
This event has been funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Bidwells.
About the Museum of Oxford
The Museum of Oxford, which this year (2025) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, is the only museum all about Oxford and tells the story of Oxford and its people through an exciting range of social history objects alongside interactive displays across two galleries. From football to fairgrounds, marmalade to Morris Motors, patron saints to pubs, barges, bones, and all types of quirky customs.
Inside the Museum’s two galleries, visitors can find collection items, video, audio, and interactive displays, and special exhibitions that uncover what makes Oxford such a special place to live, work and study.
The Museum also hosts a lively programme of regular events, including gallery tours, talks, city walking tours, family activities, late-night openings, and more.
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