Entry is free to all to permanent collections and kids (under 12) go free to paid exhibitions.
Check out our family events or download a family trail before your visit.
Accessible toilets can be found on the lower ground floor and the top floor by the main staircase. We have two baby changing areas, on the lower ground floor and the top floor.
The Museum is accessible by ramp from Beaumont Street. Pushchairs are welcome in the galleries or can be stored on the ground floor by the Museum entrance.
Stop off at our café or restaurant. Our café serves a range of freshly prepared hot and cold meals as well as kids meals and lunchboxes. Our rooftop restaurant also offers a child-friendly menu. High chairs are available in both the café and the restaurant.
We don't allow food or drink in the galleries, but please feel free to picnic on the Museum forecourt. Breastfeeding is welcome.
Download our free family trails or pick up when you arrive at the museum
Every day: Pick up sketching materials or one of our free trails
Weekends 2pm–4pm: Fun 'make and takes', magnifiers and torches (subject to availability)
'Excellent calm and active atmosphere. Friendly staff. Great resources – wonderful learning for children (and grown-ups!)'
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FAMILY LOG BOOK
A beautifully illustrated logbook created by Oxford University Museums to guide young visitors through a range of creative tasks whilst visiting the museums and participating in family events. Once completed the logbook will be a unique and wonderful record of your time at the museums.
