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Wed 28 Oct

Museum of Oxford

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About This Event

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.

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Frequently asked questions

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).

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