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In the 17th century the County Hall was a courtroom which judged the more serious cases brought in the area. It was also used as an administrative office before becoming a museum dedicated to local history.
Address: Market Place Abingdon OXF England OX14 3HG
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Learn of the history of Oxford, from pre-historic to present times. Articles on display include a Mammoth's tooth, medieval pottery, art, and furniture. Several themed exhibits are displayed on a temporary basis. Workshops and tours are also offered.
Address: St. Aldate's Oxford OXF England OX1 1DZ
 Send an Email (3) +44 (0) 18 6581 5559
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The MOMA presents quality exhibitions of twentieth century painting, photography, film, sculpture, and architecture from different points on the globe. The building consists of galleries, a café, and a bookshop. Closed Mondays.
Address: 30 Pembroke St Oxford OXF England OX1 1BP
+44 (0) 18 6572 2733
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The Didcot Railway Centre preserves the rail haulage heritage of the town of Didcot and the wider Great Western Railway operation. Historic locomotives, rolling stock and signalling equipment are among the preserved exhibits.
Address: Didcot Station Didcot OXF England OX11 7NJ
+44 (0) 1235 817200
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After gazing at the superb architecture of the building, stroll into the museum to see an excellent exhibit of navigational, astronomical, and mathematical instruments. One of the largest collections of astrolabes lay inside, as well as various scientific equipment. Pre-booked guided tours are available.
Address: Old Ashmolean Building, Broad St Oxford OXF England OX1 3AZ
Send an Email +44 (0) 18 6527 7280
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This museum of art and archaeology opened in 1683 and has the distinction of being Britian's oldest public museum. Inside the picturesque building you will find various collections, including antiquities, eastern and western art, and a cast gallery. The Ashmolean is closed Mondays and major holidays.
Address: Beaumont St Oxford OXF England OX1 2PH
+44 (0) 18 6527 8000
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The collection at Bates is comprised of historical woodwind, brass and percussion instruments, as well as historical keyboard instruments and bows. The museum is located in the Faculty of Music, next to Christ Church College Oxford. Closed during major holidays.
Address: St Aldate's Oxford OXF England OX1 1DB
Send an Email (2) +44 (0) 18 6527 6139
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Discover three centuries worth of finds from the many ages of the planet. Zoological, palaeontological, entomological, and mineral specimens are represented. The remains of the Dodo, as well as other scientific articles donated by scientists such as Darwin are some of the items on display.
Address: Parks Road Oxford OXF England OX1 3PW
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View a variety of ethnographic and archaeological displays at the Pitt Rivers Museum. Masks, magic objects, costumes, boats, and sculptures are just a few of the many objects on permanent exhibit. The museum can be accessed through the University Museum of Natural history.
Address: South Parks Road Oxford OXF England OX1 3PP
+44 (0) 18 6527 0927
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