Home - The Story Museum

The Story Museum's exhibitions are now closed as we prepare for our major redevelopment. The Story Cafe is open Tuesday - Friday.

The Tiger Who Came To Lunch

Join The Story Museum at a performance of The Tiger Who Came to Tea at Oxford Playhouse, followed by a delicious lunch at St John’s College with very special guests.
Saturday 27 October - find out more
The Day I Fell Into A Book

An immersive storytelling adventure for families and school groups that explores the magic of reading and the vitality of young imaginations.
Tuesday 16 - Saturday 27 October. Find out more.
The Changing Room

Our exhibitions are now closed until 2020, but you can still enjoy a taste of what's to come with fabulous free activity in our Changing Room. Dressing up, Talking Throne, Pop Up Stories and more!
Find out more
The Story Café

Step off the street and into a story in our friendly story café, with courtyard seating offering a peaceful oasis from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Find out more.
Story Bites

Come and join us for a FREE storytelling session in the Story Cafe, with picture books, games, props and lots of joining in. Then why not enjoy a tasty snack from the story you’ve just enjoyed?
Every Wednesday and Thursday, 10:30-11:30 - find out more.

FREE drop in story fun throughout the summer holidays plus regular events.

Our travelling pop-up story space is on the road heading to a venue near you!

Our friendly story café, offers a peaceful oasis from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Work with us to harness the power of stories and inspire your students’ learning.

The Tiger Who Came To Lunch