History of Science Museum, Oxford

The History of Science Museum houses an unrivalled collection of historic scientific instruments in the world's oldest surviving purpose-built museum building. 

The collection preserves the materials of past science.  With over 20,000 objects, and many hands-on activities, the museum covers almost all aspects of the history of science, from antiquity to the early 1900s for all ages.

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Public Domain
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Opening Hours

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
12:00 - 17:00
Wednesday:
12:00 - 17:00
Thursday:
12:00 - 17:00
Friday:
12:00 - 17:00
Saturday:
12:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
12:00 - 17:00
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