Business Details
We operate The Story Museum in Oxford, a venue where stories are brought to life for visitors of all ages. Our team designs and maintains immersive galleries such as the Whispering Wood and the Enchanted Library. We provide the Small Worlds space, offering picture book exploration and handson activities for children aged five and under. Our Mystery Academy: School for Young Detectives invites children to engage in interactive problemsolving adventures. We curate a diverse programme of events, workshops and performances that cater to families, schools and adult audiences. Our staff possess specialised skills in storytelling, exhibition design and educational outreach.
We solve the challenge of making literature accessible by transforming narratives into tactile, multisensory experiences. Our professional standards are reflected in the careful preservation of artefacts and the high quality of our educational resources. We are committed to client satisfaction, ensuring every visit is safe, welcoming and enriching for all guests. Our donation and membership schemes allow supporters to contribute directly to the museums educational mission. We continuously evaluate visitor feedback to improve our offerings and maintain excellence in cultural service.
We solve the challenge of making literature accessible by transforming narratives into tactile, multisensory experiences. Our professional standards are reflected in the careful preservation of artefacts and the high quality of our educational resources. We are committed to client satisfaction, ensuring every visit is safe, welcoming and enriching for all guests. Our donation and membership schemes allow supporters to contribute directly to the museums educational mission. We continuously evaluate visitor feedback to improve our offerings and maintain excellence in cultural service.
Highlights and features
- We create immersive story spaces for visitors of all ages.
- Our Small Worlds programme offers activities for children under five.
- We deliver educational workshops linked to national curriculum standards.
- Our events programme offers performances and workshops yearround.
- We maintain transparent pricing with clear ticket options for families.
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Reviews (6)
Tom The Tale Teller Phillips
Jan 16, 2022
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We visited here in August, my wife, my 5 and 8 year olds and me, as a birthday treat, not for the children, but for me. I am a professional storyteller, author and run a museum and heritage site. This museum has been on my radar for sometime and I was keen to see what they had managed to acheive. I was not dissapointed. From the start, everything seemed to have been thought about, especially as we were still in the middle of a pandemic, from wireless headphones that got cleaned between each group to your own magic wand used to activate things meaning you did not need to touch anything and staggered
Pd Margey
Jan 09, 2022
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Anything that gets children interested in books and stories is a good thing. The Story Museum, in the heart of Oxford celebrates local authors and will appeal to children (and adults) of all ages.
Joanna Harrison-Bouwer
Nov 24, 2021
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Very magical and engaging! Reasonable price too I think. One particularly fantastic staff member whose name I didn't catch, but he really engaged the children AND has the adults giggling too. We already want to go back!
Nigel Grant
Oct 28, 2021
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What a delightful visit. Several someones have put a lot of very good thought into designing and making this wonderful place. Our party ranged from two to sixty-nine and we all loved it. The staff/volunteers were superb. I visit Oxford several times a year and will be back soon.
Zoe Tammadge
Aug 28, 2021
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At first I thought I was abit silly visiting a museum for children but I, a 26 year old woman, really enjoyed my visit. In the first half, you get headphones and wands and listen to various short stories, each unique and mildly entertaining. The decor in this part was just mind-blowing. It actually felt like a fairy tale forest. The second part was different sections on different tales and authors.
The gentleman working there was enthusiastic and knew his stuff. This part gave me nostalgia as I was an avid reader as a kid. The different sections reminded me of books I had long forgotten. Classic
The gentleman working there was enthusiastic and knew his stuff. This part gave me nostalgia as I was an avid reader as a kid. The different sections reminded me of books I had long forgotten. Classic
Ross Lennon
Aug 25, 2021
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Excellent, well worth a visit. Our 13 year old loved it especially Horrid Henry's room. Staff were very friendly and polite. Would definitely recommend.