Bring stories to life
Tumble down the rabbit hole. Push through the wardrobe doors into Narnia. Play on the big storytelling bed. And help bring the magic of stories to children in Oxford and beyond.
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Discover Our Spaces
Galleries
Step into a range of immersive story spaces from a Whispering Wood and an Enchanted Library to a Story Arcade with an all-day ticket to the Galleries. Includes admission to Mystery Academy: School for Young Detectives in the Treasure Chamber. Recommended for ages 5+.
Small Worlds
Explore a world of picture books, traditional tales and hands-on activities for younger children with a ticket to Small Worlds. Sessions last 60 minutes and include stories and play in a range of story-themed zones. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Events and Shows
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The Crick Crack Club presents Fairytales for Grown-ups: Doom Scrolls
24 Sep 2026
Suitable for Adults
1001 Stories
The Story Museum's new online collection
1001 Stories is an easy-to-explore resource for educators, parents and young people, showcasing the museum's collection of great stories to grow up with.
Magic For All Ages
The Story Museum highlights the human need for stories and celebrates the many ways that people can benefit from them.
Happy Visitors
See why visitors love our magical museum for families, children and story enthusiasts that brings literature to life and inspires a love of reading for all.
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“We had a wonderful time in the Story Museum. It is a unique and beautiful place, where you feel a real magic. The staff are very friendly, engaged and passionate about what they do.”
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"What a magical place! My child and I spent over 2.5 hours here at the end of half term. We went because of the Here Be Dragons exhibition but we loved the whole museum."
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"Took my 3 grandchildren aged 5, 6 and 8. They all loved this place and didn't want to leave. The storyteller kept the children enthralled. Favourite room was through the wardrobe into Narnia."
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Getting Here
The best way to get to Oxford is by public transport. You can reach us easily by bus, straight to the city centre, or by Park and Ride.
The Story Museum
42 Pembroke Street
Oxford
OX1 1BP
Open Today 10:00 to 17:30