The History of Science Museum will implement a planned closure to the public from Tuesday 17 March 2020.
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Coronavirus update
After careful consideration of the developments surrounding COVID-19, the University decided on 17 March 2020 that the public spaces of the University should close until further notice.
During this period we invite you to experience the museum online.
We have made this decision in the interests of the health and wellbeing of our staff and our visitors, which is our number one priority.
We are not aware of any specific health risk to staff or visitors.
Multaka-Oxford: Winners of the Collections Trust Award 2019
"This year we were looking for strong examples of ‘use-led’ project, with clearly identifiable outcomes and high levels of community participation. We certainly found that in Multaka."
- Amisha Karia, Collections Trust board member
From the Museum
Family Friendly
Maths Festival - Saturday 15 February, 10am - 4pm
Join Ada and friends at the Oxford Maths Festival event at Templars Square for mathematical fun, activities and problem-solving from ingenious geometry to mesmerizing mechanical calculators.
Lectures & talks
From Astrolabes to Alethiometers – Instruments on TV - Thursday 30 January, 6pm
From Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose to Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials, powerful devices have played dramatic roles in incredibly popular stories. Drs Ackermann and Johnston give an intriguing insight into the real objects behind the stories.
Consider making a donation
The History of Science Museum is a charity and free to enter. We rely on supporters and donors to maintain the historic building, conserve collections and maintain a lively raft of programmes for the public.
Object of the month
Saving countless lives
Although Alexander Fleming’s (1881–1955) discovery of penicillin is legendary, it was the wartime collaboration of Howard Florey and a group of Oxford pathologists which paved the way for the mass-production of antibiotics.
Discover how his team’s wartime ingenuity led to the almost miraculous recovery from previously fatal infections, saving thousands of lives, and take a look at original penicillin cultures and specimens.
How it works
These short films bring to life a selection of working scientific instruments from the Museum's collection. All are on permanent display, but for conservation reasons would not normally be handled or demonstrated in public.
