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The Story Arcade opens on Saturday 19th July. Level up your imagination! Click here to find out more.

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. Recommended for ages 5+.

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. Recommended for ages 5 and under.

Ages 11+
A hand drawing with a pen
26 Jul 2025 - 29 Nov 2025
Workshop
Suitable for Teens
SUMMER HOLIDAY COURSE
Phoenix
4 Aug - 8 Aug 2025
Courses
Suitable for Children
SUMMER HOLIDAY COURSE
Storyexplorers minibeasts
11 Aug - 15 Aug 2025
Workshop
Suitable for Children
A child sitting by LEGO
29 Aug 2025 - 27 Oct 2025
Workshop
Suitable for Children
A different story every month
Fish puppet
06 Sep 2025 - 8 Nov 2025
Performances
Suitable for Early years
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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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