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Find out what a visit to The Story Museum looks like by watching our short video

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.

Discover Our Spaces

Signpost galleries

Galleries

Step into a range of immersive story spaces from a Whispering Wood to an Enchanted Library with an all-day ticket to the Galleries. Includes admission to Here Be Dragons exhibition in the Treasure Chamber.

Signpost small worlds

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.

Events and Shows

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A different story every month
Fish puppet

Suitcase stories

12 Jul 2025 - 6 Sep 2025
Performances
Suitable for Early years
ALICES DAY EVENT
Wonderland Tea

Wonderland Afternoon Tea

3 Aug 2024 - 5 Jul 2025
Afternoon Tea
Suitable for Families
Ages 11+
A hand drawing with a pen

Comic Club Plus

28 Jun 2025 - 26 Jul 2025
Workshop
Suitable for Teens
ALICES DAY
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Alice's Day 2025

5 Jul 2025
Themed Weekends
Suitable for Families
ALICES DAY EVENT
Magic Lantern

Alice's Day: Magic Lantern Talk

5 Jul 2025
Talks
Suitable for Families
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Time for new beginnings and old favourites

Discover our imaginative exhibitions and exciting programme of events including performances, family shows, workshops, clubs and skills-building courses that engage people of all ages in great stories with interactive, multi-sensory activities.

Magic For All Ages

The Story Museum highlights the human need for stories and celebrates the many ways that people can benefit from them.

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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.

  • “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 16:30
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