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Reviewed 13 November 2016

This is quite a large museum dedicated to the history of science, showcasing scientific instruments, but not all built for the purpose of doing actual work with them. Quite a few are artistic gems. Currently in the basement there is an exhibition about penicillin and the Oxford connection, which is very interesting. New is the small shop in the basement and the free audio guide you can download on your phone via the free wifi. It only describes a few items, but it certainly a plus.

Date of experience: November 2016
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Reviewed 11 November 2016 via mobile

We had a free guided tour of this unusual museum which made it more interesting, as a few pieces were pointed out and explained. Some of the exhibits are a bit dry but if you're interested in old instruments, clocks, cameras etc it's the place for you. There was an interesting exhibition on penicillin in the basement. The building and its history are fascinating in their own right.

Date of experience: November 2016
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Reviewed 9 November 2016

We just thoroughly enjoyed the exhibition about penicillin. Lots of information but well and imaginatively presented for the general public.

Date of experience: November 2016
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Reviewed 5 November 2016

Definitely follow the (free) guided tour if there's one when you're there (there are several per day). Wonderful collection of compasses, clocks, and Einstein's blackboard from a lecture he gave. Very kid friendly, with activities and things to find/collect.

Date of experience: December 2015
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Reviewed 1 November 2016

This is a nice museum with beautiful pieces of astronomy. Interesting for chemists and physicists. There is a blackboard in the upper floor with a small Albert Einstein's class when he came to oxford. Entrance free, but you can make a donation.

Date of experience: July 2016
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