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The Story Museum

A family museum in Oxford with immersive story spaces, picture-book play, exhibitions, and story-led events for children.

Reading · Art & creativity · Parent & educator · Physical placeAges 0–12Paid🌐 1 languages
WebsitePhysical place
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About The Story Museum

The Story Museum in Oxford creates immersive story experiences for families, with picture-book play, galleries, exhibitions, events, and story-led learning for children.

Age and access

This resource is listed for ages 0–12. It is available as Website, Physical place and is listed as paid. The listed language coverage is English.

Visit and pricing

Address

The Story Museum, 42 Pembroke Street, Oxford, England, OX1 1BP, United Kingdom

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Opening hours
Every dayCheck the official page for current opening days and event changes.

What stands out

  • Small Worlds gives younger children a dedicated story-play experience
  • Galleries and exhibitions create a memorable reading and imagination setting
  • The museum combines online planning with an in-person family visit
Evaluation detail

How the score is built

Reading valueExceptional

The museum makes stories, books, and imagination the central learning experience.

Age fitClear

The official page gives guidance for under-5s and 5+ visitors.

Family visitStrong

The homepage publishes current opening information, address, galleries, and family events.

AccessPaid visit

The in-person museum experience requires tickets, with event-specific terms.

For grown-ups

Parent notes

  • The official homepage recommends Small Worlds for ages 5 and under and galleries for ages 5 and up.
  • Tickets, events, and special exhibitions may have separate availability and pricing.
  • The stored preview is the official museum homepage after rejecting the cookie notice, with no ad overlay or broken rendering.
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