What's On at the Museum of Oxford, October 2014 to January 2015

What’s On at the Museum of Oxford and Gallery

October 2014 – January 2015 Enquiries: 01865 252334 • whatson@oxford.gov.uk Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

Welcome Welcome to the latest guide to What’s On at the Museum of Oxford, Gallery and Old Museum.

Thanks to support from Arts Council England, the Museum is looking forward to celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a season of arts events starting this November with digital installations, live music and readings and workshops with our writer in residence.

Explore Oxford continues to play host to brilliant family events, from ‘Living in First World War Oxford Family Day’ to ‘Lantern Making Workshops’ Meanwhile, The Gallery will be exhibiting work from some of Oxford’s top artists and community groups and our popular Heritage Tours will explore the Town Hall’s hidden corners and stories.

We’re delighted to be taking part in the Christmas Light Festival with VIP shopping events, a boardgame remix party, film screenings, lantern exhibition and free family activities.

We look forward to seeing you this winter in our three venues in Oxford’s historic Town Hall.

Enquiries: 01865 252334 • whatson@oxford.gov.uk Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

Regular Events Explore Oxford Visit the Museum of Oxford’s interactive galleries located in the Town Hall opposite reception. This permanent exhibition tells visitors the fascinating story of Oxford and its people in two very different spaces. Download our new app now available on Apple iOS and Android, search ‘Museum Trails Oxfordshire’.

Oxford Uncovered Family Trail Take a different look at the Explore Oxford galleries, discover some amazing artefacts and write a letter to the past. Suitable for all the family to do together. 50p from the Museum Gift Shop. Available 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday.

Community Workshops Beginners Workshops for adults in the Heritage Learning including Searchers, Creative Writing, Art For All and Changing Directions.

See monthly listings for further details. Aimed at beginners, but all abilities are very welcome. Please contact Antonia Harland -Lang (aharland-lang@oxford.gov.uk) to be added to the programme mailing list or just drop into a session.

Heritage Tours: Town Hall Join the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. New for autumn 2014: WW1 Heritage Tours. See monthly listings for further details.

Our Heritage Tours run twice a month and we also offer bespoke tours for groups, please email museum@oxford.gov.uk or telephone 01865 252417 with your enquiry.

Gallery Corridor A new local artist exhibits their work in the Gallery Corridor every month so there is always something new and interesting to see.

Check our listings for further details.

EVENT KEY Dance and Theatre Exhibitions Family Events Music and Entertainment Workshops, Talks and Tours Enquiries: 01865 252334 • whatson@oxford.gov.uk Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

October 6 September – 5 December Under Siege family trail Discover more about people in the past who have been under siege or affected by war with this family trail around the Explore Oxford galleries. This trail is in conjunction with St Mary’s University church and will feature across both sites. Suitable for all the family.

Available 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday for £1 from the Museum’s Gift Shop.

20 September – 8 November Shuffrey in Pictures, FREE, Gallery An exhibition celebrating the work of renowned local artist James Allen Shuffrey to celebrate 155 years since his birth. Featuring original paintings of local Oxford scenes painted by Shuffrey in the early 20th century, side by side with contemporary photographic and painted responses by Oxfordshire MIND and the Museum of Oxford Art Group.

1–30 October Kabul: Portraits from a Troubled City (Roger Gilboy), FREE, Gallery Corridor An exhibition of black and white portraits of local residents of Kabul by Oxford photographer Roger Gilboy. Accompanied by a series of colour photographs showing them in context with their surroundings.

2 October Changing Directions 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A course for adults of all ages who are looking to make changes in their lives.

2 October Old is the New Young Festival, 10am – 4pm, FREE, Main Hall Join us in celebrating National Older People’s Day in the Town Hall which will include information stalls, Internet Café, portrait painting, dance and music performances, exercise demonstrations and take part in the #Oldisthenewyoungselfie fun on Twitter.

6 October Searchers, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A research class for beginners, all ages welcome. Research family history, local history and much more.

7 October Art for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.

9 October Changing Directions, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A course for adults of all ages who are looking to make changes in their lives.

9 October Black and African Caribbean History – A Talk by Juni James, 5–6pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre To celebrate Black History Month local historian Juni James will give a talk on Black and African Caribbean History.

11 October Heritage Tours: Town Hall, 11am, £5/£4.50/£4, Gift Shop Join the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. This grade II* listed building was and still is the place where all of the big decisions for Oxford are made.

All tours, taken by our expert volunteers, last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, some rooms are subject to availability. Please meet at the Museum of Oxford gift shop by 10.50am (tour starts at 11am). £4, £4.50 (in advance) £5 on day with all money going towards the development of the Museum and its services. For booking information please go to our website or call 01865 252334.

13 October Searchers, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A research class for beginners, all ages welcome. Research family history, local history and much more.

14 October Creative Writing, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A creative writing class for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing prose, poetry and plays in a supportive group environment.

16 October Changing Directions, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A course for adults of all ages looking to make changes in their lives.

Enquiries: 01865 252334 • whatson@oxford.gov.uk Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

17 October Memory Lane – Autumn Leaves, 2–3.30pm, FREE, University of Oxford Harcourt Arboretum A free group to enable people to meet and reminisce about Oxford in the past. Join us to explore Harcourt Arboretum and enjoy the autumn colours (Please note, this session will require some walking)

20 October Searchers, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A research class for beginners, all ages welcome. Research family history, local history and much more.

21 October Art for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.

23 October Changing Directions, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A course for adults of all ages looking to make changes in their lives.

25 and 30 October WW1 Heritage Tours: Town Hall, 11am and 2pm, £5/£4.50/£4, Gift Shop Join the Museum of Oxford as our expert volunteers take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall and discover its history as a military hospital during World War One. This grade II* listed building was and still is the place where all of the big decisions for Oxford are made.

All tours last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, some rooms are subject to availability.

Please meet at the Museum of Oxford gift shop by 10.50am (tour starts at 11am). £4, £4.50 (in advance) £5 on day with all money going towards the development of the Museum and its services. For booking information please go to our website or call 01865 252334.

Enquiries: 01865 252334 • whatson@oxford.gov.uk Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

25 October WW1 medals exhibition and family history open day with the Orders and Medals Research Society, 10am – 4pm Find out about local people in WW1, see real First World War medals and even make your own version! The Thames Valley branch of the Orders and Medals Research Society will be displaying WW1 medals from the members’ own collections, including local men and regiments.

They will also be on hand to provide advice about researching your own WW1 family history and will be happy to look at medals brought in by members of the public. There will be a drop-in family stall where families will be able to make their own medals and take part in our Oxford Under Siege gallery trail.

28 October Get Involved Open Day Drop in and visit the Museum Team and volunteers to discuss ways in which you can get involved with the Museum of Oxford.

Hear more about the museum’s plans for the future, our anniversary year and projects. For more information, please visit our website.

30 October Living in First World War Oxford Family day, 10.30am – 3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre Discover more about Oxford in the First World War and handle real wartime objects. Families can make their own medals and learn more about the people of WW1 and their stories. You might even meet a visiting wartime character!

31 October LiveFriday ‘Egyptomania’, 7–10.30 pm, Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont St Visit our museum partner the Ashmolean for an evening exploring the extraordinary fascination with Egyptology during the 1920s. To find out more about this event visit www.ashmolean.org/livefriday

Enquiries: 01865 252334 • whatson@oxford.gov.uk Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

Dates for your Diary Saturday 6 September Under Siege – Friday 5 December family trail

Available 10am to 4.30pm Mon – Sat

£1 from Museum Gift Shop

Saturday 20 Shuffrey in Pictures September – Saturday 8 November

FREE

Wednesday 1 – Thursday 30 October

Kabul: Portraits from a Troubled City (Roger Gilboy)

FREE

Thursday 2 October

Changing Directions

1.30–4pm

FREE

Thursday 2 October

Old is the New Young Festival

10am – 4pm

FREE

Monday 6 October

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm FREE

Tuesday 7 October

Art for All

1.30–4pm

FREE

Thursday 9 October

Changing Directions

1.30–4pm

FREE

Thursday 9 October

Black and African Caribbean History – A Talk by Juni James

5–6pm

FREE

Saturday 11 October

Heritage Tours: Town Hall

11am Gift Shop (lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour)

£5/ £4.50/ £4 Gift Shop

Monday 13 October

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm FREE

Tuesday 14 October

Creative Writing

1.30–3.30pm FREE

Thursday 16 October

Changing Directions

1.30–4pm

FREE

Friday 17 October

Memory Lane – Autumn Leaves

2–3.30pm

FREE

Monday 20 October

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm FREE

Tuesday 21 October

Art for All

1.30–4pm

FREE

Thursday 23 October

Changing Directions

1.30–4pm

FREE

Saturday 25 and Thursday 30 October

WW1 Heritage Tours: Town Hall

11am and 2pm

£5/ £4.50/ £4 Gift Shop

Saturday 25 October

WW1 medals exhibition and family history open day with the Orders and Medals Research Society

10am – 4pm

FREE

Tuesday 28 October

Get Involved Open Day

11am – 1pm

FREE

Enquiries: 01865 252334 • whatson@oxford.gov.uk Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

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Thursday 30 October

Living in First World War Oxford Family day

10.30am – 3.30pm

FREE

Saturday 20 Shuffrey in Pictures September – Saturday 8 November

FREE

Monday 3 – Saturday 29 November

Tutti Frutti (Elena Henshaw)

FREE

Monday 3 November

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm FREE

Tuesday 4 November

Creative Writing

1.30–3.30pm FREE

Thursday 6 November Changing Directions

1.30–4pm

FREE

Friday 7 November

Memory Lane Movers and Shakers

2–3pm

FREE

Saturday 8 and Saturday 22 November

Heritage Tours: Town Hall

11am (lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour)

£5/ £4.50/ £4 Gift Shop

Monday 10 November Searchers

1.30–3.30pm FREE

Tuesday 11 November Art for All

1.30–4pm

FREE

Thursday 13 November

Changing Directions

1.30–4pm

FREE

Monday 17 November

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm FREE

Tuesday 18 November Creative Writing Saturday 22 November – 10 January 2015

Oxford through our Eyes

Thursday 20 November

Changing Directions

1.30–3.30pm FREE FREE

1.30–4pm

FREE

Friday 21 – Sunday 23 Christmas Light Festival Friday November visit www.oxfordschristmas.com Explore Oxford and Gift Shop

20 venues, live music and dance, arts and free cultural activities

5pm – 10pm FREE (Sunday 12pm – 5.30pm)

Oxford through See separate our Eyes exhibition listing for more Gallery 12–5pm information.

FREE

Lantern Making Saturday for All

10.30am – 3.30pm

FREE

The Old Museum

12pm – 6pm (Sunday 12 – 5.30pm)

FREE

Monday 24 November Searchers

1.30–3.30pm FREE

Tuesday 25 November Art for All

1.30–4pm

FREE

Wednesday 26 November

2pm

FREE

Alice’s Adventures Under Ground Talk and Book Signing

by Mark Davies

Enquiries: 01865 252334 • whatson@oxford.gov.uk Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

Thursday 27 November

Changing Directions

1.30–4pm

FREE

Saturday 22 November – Saturday 10 January 2015

Oxford through our Eyes

FREE

Monday 1 December – Friday 30 January 2015

Oxford Art: Seasons Change (Andrew Manson)

FREE

Tuesday 2 December

Creative Writing

1.30–3.30pm FREE

Thursday 4 December Celebrating Disability History Month – A talk by Helen Fountain on the work of the Jodi Mattes Trust

5–6pm

FREE

Saturday 6 December – Friday 2 January

Christmas family trail

Available 10am to 4.30pm Mon – Sat

£1 from the Museum’s Gift Shop.

Thursday 11 December

Memory Lane Christmas Past

2–3.30pm

FREE

Saturday 13 December

Heritage Tours: Town Hall

11am (lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour)

£5/ £4.50/ £4 Gift Shop

Saturday 13 December

Very Victorian family day

10.30am – 3.30pm

FREE

Saturday 22 November – Saturday 10 January 2015

Oxford through our Eyes

FREE

Monday 1 December – Thursday 30 January 2015

Oxford Art: Seasons Change (Andrew Manson)

FREE

Saturday 10 January – Anglo Saxon Friday 13 March family trail

Available 10am – 4.30pm Mon – Sat

50p from Gift Shop

Saturday 10 and Saturday 24 January

Heritage Tours: Town Hall

11am (lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour)

£5/ £4.50/ £4 Gift Shop

Monday 12 January

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm FREE

Tuesday 13 January

Art for All

1.30–4pm

Monday 19 January

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm FREE

Tuesday 20 January

Creative Writing

1.30–3.30pm FREE

Thursday 22 January – AIMS EXPO 2015 Saturday 7 February

FREE

FREE

Monday 26 January

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm FREE

Tuesday 27 January

Art for All

1.30–4pm

FREE

Enquiries: 01865 252334 • whatson@oxford.gov.uk Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

November 20 September – 8 November Shuffrey in Pictures, FREE, Gallery An exhibition celebrating the work of renowned local artist James Allen Shuffrey to celebrate 155 years since his birth.

Featuring original paintings of local Oxford scenes painted by Shuffrey in the early 20th century, side by side with contemporary photographic and painted responses by Oxfordshire MIND and the Museum of Oxford Art Group.

3–29 November Tutti Frutti (Elena Henshaw), FREE, Gallery Corridor Elena Henshaw is an Oxford-based figurative artist with interest in various subjects from portraiture to still-life and landscape.

This exhibition features a series of colourful small works in a traditional, multi-layered technique in oil paints, unusually decorated with chunky, oak frames. Tutti Frutti explores the variety of colourful imagery that is presented to us through seemingly mundane objects such as fruit and vegetables.

3 November Searchers, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A research class for beginners, all ages welcome. Research family history, local history and much more.

4 November Creative Writing, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A creative writing class for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing prose, poetry and plays in a supportive group environment.

6 November Changing Directions, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A course for adults of all ages looking to make changes in their lives.

7 November Memory Lane Movers and Shakers, 2–3pm, FREE, The Old Museum Memory Lane Movers and Shakers is a gentle dance and music group. Sessions are inspired by memories and themes from Memory Lane.

8 and 22 November Heritage Tours: Town Hall, 11am, £5/£4/£3.50, Gift Shop Join the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. This grade II* listed building was and still is the place where all of the big decisions for Oxford are made.

All tours, taken by our expert volunteers, last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, some rooms are subject to availability. Meet at the Museum of Oxford gift shop by 10.50am (tour start at 11am). £3.50, £4 (in advance) £5 on day with all money going towards the development of the Museum and its services. For booking information please go to our website or call 01865 252334.

10 November Searchers, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A research class for beginners, all ages welcome. Research family history, local history and much more.

11 November Art for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.

13 November Changing Directions, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A course for adults of all ages looking to make changes in their lives.

17 November Searchers, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A research class for beginners, all ages welcome. Research family history, local history and much more.

18 November Creative Writing, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A creative writing class for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing prose, poetry and plays in a supportive group environment.

20 November Changing Directions, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A course for adults of all ages looking to make changes in their lives

22 November – 10 January 2015 Oxford through our Eyes, FREE, Gallery A community exhibition which invites visitors to see the city in a new light! Oxford through our Eyes brings together artwork and displays created by local community groups and young people who have worked with the Museum of Oxford over the past year. Come prepared to see things differently and be surprised!

Enquiries: 01865 252334 • whatson@oxford.gov.uk Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

Also new for this autumn is the Christmas Light Festival (21–23 November), offering a weekend of cultural family fun at venues across the city, including here at the Museum.

The theme for this year’s festival is “See Your City in a Different Light” and will see collaboration between more than 20 venues in Oxford, offering live music and dance performances, arts installations and free cultural activities for the communities of the city.

“See your city in a different light at Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival.

Hundreds of free arts events. Dozens of venues. One magical weekend.”

We look forward to celebrating the season with you!

For full details of all the events, visit www.oxfordschristmas.com Explore Oxford and Gift Shop 21–23 November Friday 5pm – 10pm

Saturday 10am – 5pm

Sunday 12pm – 5.30pm

22–23 November On Saturday and Sunday we will be unlocking the doors of our beautiful Old Museum and hosting a selection of special interactive installations including an exciting musical Lego installation by contemporary artist Alex Allmont. Find out more about the museums 40th anniversary events, and meet our writer in residence.

The Vintage Barge bar will be open for drinks and mince pies. For more information see our website.

The Old Museum opens Saturday 12pm – 6pm Sunday 12–5.30pm Installations, music and Vintage Barge Bar Lantern Making Saturday for All, 10.30am – 3.30pm FREE, Heritage Learning Centre Come along and help us to create a large scale willow lantern to celebrate Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival. There will be a chance to make your own mini lantern to take home with you. This event is for all age groups and abilities so do drop in at any time during the day and join in the fun. The large lantern will be hung in our gallery alongside another lantern created by a local Primary school.

Oxford through our Eyes exhibition, Gallery 12–5pm See separate listing for more information.

Available from the Museum Gift shop

Celebrate Oxford’s Christmas with a whole host of unique gifts with beautiful designs by local artists. Sales of gifts go towards the development and delivery of the Museum of Oxford, Oxford’s Christmas and Light Festival.

24 November Searchers, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A research class for beginners, all ages welcome. Research family history, local history and much more.

25 November Art for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.

26 November Alice’s Adventures Under Ground, Talk and Book Signing

by Mark Davies, 2pm FREE, Heritage Learning Centre An Illustrated talk to mark exactly 150 years since the creation of the handwritten, self-illustrated precursor to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Local historian mark Davies, will explore the origins of the world famous children’s story, with reference to many Oxford locations, people and events.

27 November Changing Directions, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A course for adults of all ages looking to make changes in their lives.

December 22 November – 10 January 2015 Oxford through our Eyes, FREE, Gallery A community exhibition which invites visitors to see the city in a new light! Oxford through our Eyes brings together artwork and displays created by local community groups and young people who have worked with the Museum of Oxford over the past year. Come prepared to see things differently and be surprised!

1 December – 30 January 2015 Oxford Art: Seasons Change (Andrew Manson), FREE, Gallery Corridor Paintings and prints by Oxford artist Andrew Manson. An exhibition featuring the changing seasons of Oxford and the local characters of this vivid and exciting city. The works feature Oxford’s prominent landmarks and lesser-known places throughout spring, summer, autumn and winter in Andrew’s technicolour unique style.

2 December Creative Writing, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A creative writing class for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing prose, poetry and plays in a supportive group environment.

Enquiries: 01865 252334 • whatson@oxford.gov.uk Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

4 December Celebrating Disability History Month – A talk by Helen Fountain on the work of the Jodi Mattes Trust, 5–6pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre.

Helen Fountain, Reminiscence Officer at the Museum of Oxford will talk about her role as a volunteer with the Jodi Mattes Trust.

Optional meet up in the Town Hall Café before the talk.

6 December – 2 January Christmas family trail Fun and festive Christmas family trail around the Explore Oxford galleries. Suitable for all the family to do together.

Available 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday for £1 from the Museum’s Gift Shop.

11 December Memory Lane Christmas Past, 2–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A free group to enable people to meet and reminisce about Oxford in the past. Join us for a Christmas social, tour of the Community Exhibition and take part in planning Memory Lane 2015

13 December Heritage Tours: Town Hall, 11am, £5/£4.50/£4, Gift Shop Join the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. This grade II* listed building was and still is the place where all of the big decisions for Oxford are made.

All tours, taken by our expert volunteers, last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, some rooms are subject to availability. Meet at the Museum of Oxford gift shop by 10.50am (tour start at 11am). £4, £4.50 (in advance) £5 on day with all money going towards the development of the Museum and its services. For booking information please go to our website or call 01865 252334.

13 December Very Victorian family day, 10.30am – 3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre Come along and make Victorian Christmas decorations and find out more about how the Victorians made Christmas as we know it.

Make a Christmas card and decorations based on Victorian tradition.

Enquiries: 01865 252334 • whatson@oxford.gov.uk Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

January 22 November – 10 January 2015 Oxford through our Eyes, FREE, Gallery A community exhibition which invites visitors to see the city in a new light! Oxford through our Eyes brings together artwork and displays created by local community groups and young people who have worked with the Museum of Oxford over the past year. Come prepared to see things differently and be surprised!

1 December – 30 January 2015 Oxford Art: Seasons Change (Andrew Manson), FREE, Gallery Corridor Paintings and prints by Oxford artist Andrew Manson. An exhibition featuring the changing seasons of Oxford and the local characters of this vivid and exciting city. The works feature Oxford’s prominent landmarks and lesser-known places throughout spring, summer, autumn and winter in Andrew’s technicolour unique style.

10 January – 13 March Anglo Saxon family trail Fun family trail around the Explore Oxford galleries. Suitable for all the family to do together. Available 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday. Trail costs 50p and can be bought from the Museum Gift Shop.

10 and 24 January Heritage Tours: Town Hall, 11am, £5/£4.50/£4, Gift Shop Join the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. This grade II* listed building was and still is the place where all of the big decisions for Oxford are made.

Enquiries: 01865 252334 • whatson@oxford.gov.uk Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

All tours, taken by our expert volunteers, last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, some rooms are subject to availability. Meet at the Museum of Oxford gift shop by 10.50am (tour start at 11am). £4, £4.50 (in advance) £5 on day with all money going towards the development of the Museum and its services. For booking information please go to our website or call 01865 252334.

12 January Searchers, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A research class for beginners, all ages welcome. Research family history, local history and much more.

13 January Art for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.

19 January Searchers, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A research class for beginners, all ages welcome. Research family history, local history and much more.

20 January Creative Writing, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A creative writing class for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing prose, poetry and plays in a supportive group environment.

22 January – 7 February AIMS EXPO 2015, FREE, Gallery AIMS is a group of artists who are sufferers or survivors of mental health conditions. The group was formed a decade ago and has exhibited together annually since.

The group exhibit paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures and poetry. Their work is very varied but always colourful, interesting and imaginative. They also have various degrees of training from outsider artists to formally trained ones but they are all united in their desire to create and to use this creativity to benefit their lives.

26 January Searchers, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A research class for beginners, all ages welcome. Research family history, local history and much more.

27 January Art for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.

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Town Hallto open: Monday to Friday from 8:30am – 7:30pm Saturdays from 9am and – 6pm The Explore Oxford Galleries, The Gallery Gift Shop Sundays from 10:30am – 4pm are open six days a week, Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm.

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