Oxfordshire Museum

Fletcher's House
Park Street
Woodstock
Oxfordshire
OX20 1SN

Tel: +44 (0)1993 8115456
Fax: +44 (0)1993 813 239
Email: oxon.museum@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Web: http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/the_oxfordshire_museum


Situated in the heart of the historic town of Woodstock, the award winning redevelopment of Fletcher's House provides a home for the new county museum.

Set in attractive gardens, the new museum celebrates Oxfordshire in all its diversity and features collections of local history, art, archaeology, landscape and wildlife as well as a gallery exploring the County's innovative industries from nuclear power to nanotechnology. Interactive exhibits offer new learning experiences for visitors of all ages.

  • Disabled Access
  • Coffee Shop

     

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm (last admission 4.30) Closed on Mondays.
    Please note the museum galleries are closed on Mondays but Coffee Shop and Information Centre are open.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Admission Free.

    Directions
    By car: A44 Oxford to Stratford upon Avon road. Limited on street parking in Woodstock or public car park.
    By bus: Stagecoach 20A, B & C; Worths coaches.
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