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Oxford, why not take time to explore some of our
world class attractions. |
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SHELDONIAN THEATRE,
BROAD STREET. |
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www.sheldon.ox.ac.uk
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built 1664-1669
in the shape of a Roman Theatre, this handsome building
remains in use for lectures, performances and ceremonial
purposes.
A climb to the top of the cupola is rewarded with
stunning views over the city. |
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SAXON TOWER,
ST MICHAEL AT THE NORTHGATE CHURCH, CORNMARKET STREET. |
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Oxford¹s oldest building, an 11th century
tower providing vies over the city. John Wesley
preached here and William Morris was married in
the church. |
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ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM,
BEAUMONT STREET. |
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Oxford University¹s renowned collections of
paintings, silver, ceramics and artifacts from Europe,
the Orient, ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. |
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OXFORD UNIVERSITY
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, PARKS ROAD |
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www.oum.ox.ac.uk
The Oxford University Museum of Natural History
houses the University's scientific collections of
zoological, entomological, palaeontological and
mineral specimens, accumulated over three centuries.
The exhibits occupy a Central Court with elegant
cast iron columns supporting the great glass roof,
and surrounded on four sides by Upper and Lower
Arcades. What is not on public display are huge
reserve collections that are used for research and
teaching. These are organised into four Collections,
the Entomological, Geological, Mineralogical and
Zoological respectively, each one cared for by a
Curator and Assistant Curator. |
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MODERN ART OXFORD,
30 PEMBROKE STREET. |
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Modern Art Oxford, the new name for the Museum of
Modern Art Oxford, opened on 10 November 2002 with
a refurbished building, a dynamic exhibitions and
events program and FREE admission. The building
changes include the creation of an entrance space
with Espresso Bar and Shop with a new stair down
to the Cafe. For the first time all three floors
are linked by a single sequence of stairs. The Upper
Gallery has been stripped of cladding and returned
to the brick walls of the original Victorian brewery
building. False ceilings have been removed and windows
opened up so the galleries feel more spacious and
benefit from natural light.
Modern Art Oxford will be presenting exhibitions
by some of the best contemporary artists from Britain
and around the world, plus talks, children¹s
activities, live music and special events. |
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MUSEUM OF THE
HISTORY OF SCIENCE, OLD ASHMOLEAN BUILDING, BROAD
STREET. |
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www.mhs.ox.ac.uk
The Museum of the History of Science houses an
unrivaled collection of historic scientific instruments
in the world¹s oldest surviving purpose-built
museum building. By virtue of both the collection
and the building, the Museum occupies a special
position, both in the study of the history of
science and in the development of western culture
and collecting.
The collection includes examples of early astronomical,
surveying, navigational and mathematical instruments
and the largest collection of astrolabes in the
world. There are also early microscopes, photographic
apparatus and a fine collection of watches and
clocks. The former Chemical Laboratory houses
early physics apparatus, 19th-century chemical
glassware and a small collection of surgical and
dental instruments. |
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PITT RIVERS MUSEUM,
PARKS ROAD |
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www.prm.ox.ac.uk
A world-famous anthropology collection, founded
in 1884 by General Pitt Rivers. The General's founding
gift contained more than 18,000 objects but has
grown to more than half a million. Display cases
are crowded with amulets, beads, pots, shrunken
heads, tools, textiles and weapons, whilst masks
peer from high walls and boats sail overhead. All
are housed in a splendid, galleried building which
preserves a strong Victorian atmosphere.
The collection includes extensive photographic and
sound archives which contain early records of great
importance. The Museum continues to collect through
donations, bequests, special purchases and through
its staff and students, in the course of their fieldwork. |
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MUSEUM OF OXFORD,
ST. ALDGATES |
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www.oxford.gov.uk/museum
The unique story of the city and its people, from
prehistoric times to the present day. Exhibits range
from a mammoth's tooth to a "Morris Motor"
car engine. Treasures from archaeological excavations
include a preserved Roman pottery kiln, a wealth
of Medieval pottery and a whole pavement of cattle
bones. The museum houses many fine paintings, and
furniture salvaged from old Oxford houses. Visitors
can also see atmospheric room settings which include
an Elizabethan Inn, a college room, a Victorian
kitchen on wash day and a 1930's living room. Other
displays include replica college treasures, a rescued
college barge, and the town's first charter of 1192,
one of the oldest in England,showing the 'Ox' and
the 'Ford'. |
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UNIVERSITY OF
OXFORD BOTANIC GARDEN, HIGH STREET |
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www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk
The Garden consists of three sections. The Glasshouses
contain plants that need protection from the extremes
of the British weather. The area outside the Walled
Garden contains classic garden features such as
a Water Garden and Rock Garden as well as the innovative
Black Border and Autumn Borders. Within the Walled
Garden plants are grouped in a number of different
ways such as by country of origin, botanic family
or economic use. |
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