Hands-on-History
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The Hands-on-History event will take place on 28 October 2026 at the Museum of Oxford. Participants can engage with a variety of museum objects, exploring Oxford's music history through a new handling collection. Volunteers will assist attendees in learning about the stories behind the items, which include a minidisk player and a concertina.
Participants can handle objects from a new collection focusing on Oxford's music history. The session includes touching and feeling items such as a minidisk player and a concertina, along with learning about the stories behind them.
Volunteers will be on hand to assist guests during this drop-in session.
The event takes place at the Museum of Oxford in Oxford. Admission is free, though no further details on opening hours, age restrictions, accessibility, or refreshments are provided in the source description.
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Hands-on-History takes place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
Hands-on-History is held at Museum of Oxford in Oxford (Museum of Oxford, St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1BX).
The forecast for Hands-on-History is Overcast · high 15°C, low 8°.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Museum of Oxford can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Hands-on-History can be booked via museumofoxford.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Hands-on-History event will take place on 28 October 2026 at the Museum of Oxford. Participants can engage with a variety of museum objects, exploring Oxford's music history through a new handling collection. Volunteers will assist attendees in learning about the stories behind the items, which include a minidisk player and a concertina.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Participants can handle objects from a new collection focusing on Oxford's music history. The session includes touching and feeling items such as a minidisk player and a concertina, along with learning about the stories behind them.
Volunteers will be on hand to assist guests during this drop-in session.
The event takes place at the Museum of Oxford in Oxford. Admission is free, though no further details on opening hours, age restrictions, accessibility, or refreshments are provided in the source description.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Hands-on-History?
Hands-on-History takes place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
Where is Hands-on-History taking place?
Hands-on-History is held at Museum of Oxford in Oxford (Museum of Oxford, St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1BX).
What will the weather be like at Hands-on-History?
The forecast for Hands-on-History is Overcast · high 15°C, low 8°.
Is there anywhere to stay near Hands-on-History?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Museum of Oxford can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Hands-on-History?
Tickets for Hands-on-History can be booked via museumofoxford.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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