Small but perfectly-formed museum full of instruments and curiosities
from 500 years of scientific investigations in Oxford. Hosts regular
high-quality temporary exhibitions and special events. Remarkable collection of astrolabes. Einstein's blackboard can be viewed in the basement. Opening hours: 12-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat, 2-5pm Sun. Next events at Museum of the History of Science | ||
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Old Ashmolean Building
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