History of Science Museum
History of Science Museum
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12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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See Islamic instruments from the Middle Ages, Einstein's blackboard and the first cultures of the life-saving antibiotic Penicillin under one roof. Discover. Connect. Inspire.
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DaveMcInally
Northamptonshire127 contributions
Dec 2015 ā¢ Family
This was our second visit in a short period of time.
Although it was the same exhibits, we were still mesmerized by the age and variety of items.
The globe's alone are worth a visit.
Although it was the same exhibits, we were still mesmerized by the age and variety of items.
The globe's alone are worth a visit.
Written 15 January 2016
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jill K
Benfleet, UK223 contributions
Nov 2015 ā¢ Friends
There are some very interesting things to see here I spent a very rainy day loosing myself for an hour and learning a few things along the way worth a visit
Written 13 January 2016
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Alan F
Manchester, UK111 contributions
Jan 2016 ā¢ Friends
This museum has one of the most extensive collections of scientific instrument I have ever seen (and I have seen a good few). The skill and precision of the workers has to be seen to be believed. One thing that particularly caught my attention was the display of microscopes. It was clear that microscopes had reached a peak of development before microscopists had worked out what to do with them. I will be back.
Written 10 January 2016
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David B
Tacoma, WA25 contributions
Dec 2015 ā¢ Couples
In these halls you'll see the instruments that helped man pursue knowledge for the past 1000 years. Many are exquisitely crafted with fabulous artistic skill. Often the instruments pay homage to God which I found instructive since the cultural norm these days seems to be that faith is an obstacle to science. I'm sure it's not intended, but these exhibits reminded me that faith has inspired the pursuit of knowledge as well. The quality of the museum surprised me and the staff was among the most outgoing of any museum I visited in Oxford or London.
Written 10 January 2016
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KezzlesK
Upminster, UK204 contributions
Jan 2016 ā¢ Couples
Me and my partner loved this museum. It was hard going on my knees with the stairs but I didn't care as I wanted to see everything.
We want to go back as we couldn't take everything in as there is so much in each cabinet....
See you again soon
We want to go back as we couldn't take everything in as there is so much in each cabinet....
See you again soon
Written 5 January 2016
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Fen_Scorpion
Doddington, UK260 contributions
Dec 2015 ā¢ Family
Free entry and great for an hour or so to amuse older children. Some wonderful artefacts demonstrating the skills of the craftsmen sometimes despite the science being incorrect.
Written 3 January 2016
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OxfordMark2014
Oxford, UK20 contributions
Dec 2015 ā¢ Family
This is a relatively small museum but full of interest. Especially recommended to those with an interest in science. I thought I would be in there for 20 minutes or so and stayed for two hours, and I still did not see everything. And its free!
Written 1 January 2016
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SteveM999
St Helens, UK322 contributions
Dec 2015 ā¢ Family
Excellent, accessible range of exhibits of scientific apparatus and experimental equipment. Free entry and definitely worth a visit even if you're not a science buff.
Written 29 December 2015
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Kerry C
4 contributions
Dec 2015 ā¢ Couples
So happy that me and my partner popped in.... spent such a long time taking in everything. ... I could spend days just looking at everything.... will have to pop back to make sure I haven't missed anything
Written 27 December 2015
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Julie F
Oxfordshire, UK132 contributions
Dec 2015 ā¢ Couples
This is a very interesting museum. Not too big so easily done. The ground floor usually holds a special exhibition so check before you go. But the Blackboard is always there.
Written 24 December 2015
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Mireille
Belem, PA1 contribution
How much time should I plan for a visit to the History of Science Museum?
Hi there, I think it is dependent on what interests you but I would say an hour to an hour and half should be plenty.
We are also opposite the Bodleian Library, so if you finish your visit early, you can always pop across and have a look at their exhibitions.
Lady Shawn Cozens
Swindon, UK59 contributions
Hello, can you tell me because it's not clear about the lifts etc, can a disabled person gain acces to the level that has the sun dails on it, with the shop also I believe, thank you
Robyn H
Oxford, UK
Hi Shawn,
We have level access by lift to the Basement Gallery only. This does not include the shop, or the Entrance Gallery and Top Gallery which contains our sundial collection. We are working hard to fix this and hope that in the coming years we will be able to provide lift access to all floors.
We have digital 360s views of the Museum available on our website so that you can see the Galleries from your home and we also stock a number of our products online. I'm afraid I cannot post weblinks in this reply but you can access these areas from our website.
Please call us on 01865 277293 is you have any questions.
Best wishes,
Robyn
Public Engagement Officer
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