What's On February to May 2015

What’s On at the Museum of Oxford and Gallery

February to May 2015 Enquiries: 01865 252334 • museum@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 The Old Museum.

Well, it’s the start of another year with more goals and things to achieve. And here at the Museum of Oxford we’re no different!

Over the course of the year, starting with this What’s On issue, we will be announcing various special events and activities as we count down to celebrating the Museum of Oxford’s 40th Anniversary – 40 events to celebrate 40 years. Throughout the year, we will announce various ways in which you will be able to contribute as well as celebrate with us. Our finale events will be held on the 10–12 December, so save the dates in your diaries now.

We are excited to be working in partnership with a range of other cultural organisations to deliver this season’s programme.

This guide is packed with family activities and heritage tours to performances, film, talks, readings and book signings to exhibitions in the Gallery from Oxford’s top artists and community groups. We look forward to welcoming you in our three venues in Oxford’s historic Town Hall.

Euton Daley MBE Anniversary Programme Co-ordinator

Our Partners

Enquiries: 01865 252334 • museum@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.

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

Community Workshops The Museum of Oxford offers lots of beginners’ workshops for adults including Searchers, Creative Writing and Art For All. All workshops take place in the Heritage Learning Centre on weekday afternoons during term time (see monthly listings for further details). They are 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. Our Heritage Tours run twice a month and we also offer bespoke tours for groups, including a new option to have tea and scones in The Old Museum, 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 and the Gallery frequently changes, so there is always something new and interesting to see. Check our listings for further details.

EVENT KEY Exhibitions

Events celebrating 40 years:

Family Events Performances and Films Workshops, Talks and Tours Enquiries: 01865 252334 • museum@oxford.gov.uk Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

February 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 painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and poetry. Their work is varied but always colourful, interesting and imaginative.

They also have various degrees of training from outsider to formally trained artists but they are all united in their desire to create and to use this creativity to benefit their lives.

2 February 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.

2 February Film Screening: Tyrannosaur, 7pm, FREE, The Old Museum Presented by JUST.MOTION, this screening of Tyrannosaur (winner of the Sundance Film Festival) is part of a series of events by physical theatre company Justice in Motion about socially relevant issues that inform and inspire the work of the company. The film deals with domestic violence and is followed by an open discussion with a representative from the Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Service. For more information and booking visit www.justiceinmotion.co.uk

3–27 February Beautiful Blooms: A Splash of Summer in February, FREE, Gallery Corridor A vibrant collection of original and limited edition photographs, silk paintings and digital photographs on silk, inspired by the beautiful flora and fauna of summer in Oxfordshire.

3 February 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 • museum@oxford.gov.uk Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

4 February Volunteering at the Museum of Oxford – Find out more, 10.30am–12.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre Come along to the Museum of Oxford’s Heritage Learning Centre to meet volunteers and staff, hear about opportunities and see volunteering in action. Talks from staff and volunteers will begin at 10.30am so please arrive promptly.

6–8 February Oxford International Art Fair, Town Hall The Global Art Agency second edition of the “Oxford International Art Fair” will take place on Friday 6th Feb, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th February 2015 at the Oxford Town Hall. Going on the success of last year’s edition, the art fair will be bigger with a further two halls, showing more fabulous artworks by a selection of international exhibitors.

Private View tickets are now available in our gift shop at £10 each which includes a champagne reception and live jazz music.

For more information visit www.oxfordinternationalartfair.com

9 February 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.

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

14 and 28 February 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 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.

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

40th Anniversary Gala Week, 16–21 February Join us for a week of events to kick off our 40th anniversary celebrations.

10 January – 13 March Anglo Saxon family trail Fun family trail around the Explore Oxford galleries. Suitable for all the family. Available 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday for £1 from the Museum’s Gift Shop.

14 February – 14 March Oxford Art Society Members’ exhibition, FREE, Gallery An exhibition showcasing the work of the Oxford Art Society painters, sculptors and printmakers, founded in 1891.

The annual autumn Open Exhibition features work from artists living within 30 miles of Oxford, selected by a panel of members and an independent judge. www.oxfordartsociety.co.uk

16 Feb Balloonatics, 2–4pm, FREE (booking recommended), The Old Museum A free, fun, family workshop involving balloons that will teach you a thing or two about poetry and most certainly end with a bang! You will help create a poem that will go on display in the Museum. Suitable for ages 5 and over and children under 8 must bring an adult with them. WARNING workshop includes poetry, bursting and smiling, featuring our 40th Anniversary Poet-in-residence Paul Lyalls (First ever Poet for Roald Dahl Museum, a London Olympic Poet and the first ever poet to perform at Wembley stadium) Booking is recommended as places are limited, please visit our website or call our gift shop on 01865 252334.

17 February Exploring the Anglo Saxons, 10.30am–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre Discover more about the Anglo Saxons in this fun family workshop. Find out more about their lives by looking at what they left behind. There is a chance to make some Anglo Saxon jewellery and touch Anglo Saxon artefacts. This event is free, however donations are welcome.

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

19 February Memory Lane – 40 Objects 40 Memories, 1–3pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre Bring an object, photograph or story from the past 40 years to share for the Museum of Oxford’s 40th Anniversary Project.

20 February Fun with Flintlock Theatre, 1–4pm FREE, The Old Museum An introduction to devising your own piece of theatre and working as an ensemble for 11–14yrs old. The session will comprise a mix of ensemble building techniques and improvisation skills, aimed at building confidence and introducing young performers to the world of making your own theatre. www.flintlocktheatre.com.

21 February Unusual Oxford Walks with Liz Woolley and Sophie Huxley – Talk and Book Signing, 11am, FREE (booking recommended), Heritage Learning Centre Join local authors Sophie Huxley and Liz Woolley on a virtual tour of Oxford, looking at unusual features of the city which even long-term residents may not have noticed! Booking is recommended as places are limited, visit our website or call our gift shop on 01865 252334.

23 February 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.

24 February 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.

2015 Danci ’ Oxford Festival 27 February – 9 March The Museum of Oxford and Town Hall are collaborating with this year’s Dance Festival. Research has shown that dance and physical activity energise not only the body but also the mind, so we have put a programme together that covers workshops in the morning, lunch time and at the end of the day. Why don’t you try something different? Go on – #DOit!

2 March Wake ‘n’ Shake – join the mornin’ revolution!, 8–9am, FREE, Town Hall’s Assembly Room Try out the latest around-the-world craze – a morning dance, disco, rave, bop (call it what you will). A live DJ spinning wicked tunes and a team of dancers will help you shake off your morning blues. Come on your own or bring friends for a natural high! (for ages 14+).

2 March Zumba, 12noon–1pm, £3 (£1 off with festival pass), Town Hall’s Assembly Room Zumba is another world-wide phenomenon with over 15 million people taking part in Zumba classes around the world. Dance to great music, with great people and burn tons of calories without ever realising it. (for ages 14+).

3 March Zumba, 5–6.30pm, FREE, Bonn Square It’s been a long day and the journey home begins. Why not get it off to a great start by joining in whilst waiting for the bus? Spend 10 minutes or half-an-hour, it’s up to you but either way it will make your dinner go down a treat! (for all ages)’

4 March Rise and Shine – Mind & body Yoga Workshop, 8–9am, FREE, Town Hall’s Old Library Open for all ages and abilities – anyone who would like to ‘rise and shine’! Come and join in with some stretching, balancing, strength building movement that both energises and relaxes to some chilled out, world music (suitable for all ages).

5 March Movers & Shakers – Dance for the over 50’s, 11am – 12 noon, FREE, Assembly Room, Town Hall A fun music and dance session for older people all welcome.

Part of the Museum of Oxford’s Memory Lane programme – a themed reminiscence group for older people. Sessions are inspired by the memories and themes from Memory Lane. For more information call Helen Fountain, Reminiscence Officer on 01865 252795.

Enquiries: 01865 252334 • www.dancinoxford.co.uk museum@oxford.gov.uk Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

March 2–30 March Looking Through You, FREE, Gallery Corridor An exhibition of photographs taken by local photographer Frank Newhofer that show images from around the world and that focus on pictures which try to evoke questions about ‘looking…’

2 March 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.

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

9 March 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.

JUST.MOTION – a series of events by physical theatre company Justice in Motion about socially relevant issues that inform and inspire the work of the company. Each event is accompanied by discussion and debate by speakers from well-established organisations in their respective field. www.justiceinmotion.co.uk

9 March Rape, 6pm, FREE, The Old Museum Talk followed by a panel discussion with representatives from Rape Crisis England and the Women’s Campaign Officer from Oxford University.

30 March Mental Health, 7pm, FREE, The Old Museum Poetry and discussion in conjunction with Oxford MIND, the Time of Change Project and Oxford Brookes.

10 March 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 • museum@oxford.gov.uk Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

12, 13 and 14 March While They’re Away: The story of a city at war, 7.30pm on 12 and 13 March 2.30pm matinee and 7.30pm on 14 March, £5/£4 concessions, The Old Museum A compelling new play drawn from authentic accounts of life at the home front in First World War Oxford. This original production brings to light the city’s role in the ‘War to end all wars’ and the parallel stories of the local people whose lives it changed forever.

Playwright, Jeremy Allen has worked with members of the local community and delved into local archives to uncover the WW1 experiences of a varied cast of characters from Oxford’s past: including Siegfried Sassoon and Lady Ottoline Morrell, as well as many whose stories have yet to be told. City landmarks and buildings take on new meaning as their war-time role is revealed.

The drama is performed in the Old Museum at Oxford Town Hall, the site of one of Oxford’s WW1 military hospitals.

An UnderConstruction Theatre production in partnership with the Museum of Oxford. Created as part of the Lost Voices of Oxford’s Great War, a community project to uncover the city’s untold First World War stories. Generously funded by the Heritage Lottery.

Age guideline: 12+ There will also be 2 schools performances with an accompanying workshop on Thursday 12 March & Friday 13 March, 10am – 1pm (including break time). For more information or to book your class on a workshop please e-mail aharland-lang@oxford.gov.uk Ticket office: 01865 305305 Or in person at the Oxford Playhouse Box Office Or buy online at www.oxfordplayhouse.com/ticketsoxford

14 and 28 March 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. All tours, taken by our expert volunteers, last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, some rooms are subject to availability. Check February’s listings for more information.

FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival 21–29 March oxfordliteraryfestival.org 12 March The Buried Giant – Novelist Kazuo Ishiguro talks to Financial Times books editor Lorien Kite, 6pm, £12, Town Hall Special Festival preview with Booker prize winning novelist, Kazuo Ishiguro launching his new novel, The Buried Giant, a novel about lost memories, love, revenge and war. Ishiguro has been nominated for the Booker prize four times, winning it once for Remains of the Day, and has won many other domestic and international literary prizes.

21 March Museum Amusement with Paul Lyalls and special guests, 7pm, £5 (£3 concs) Booking essential, The Old Museum A brilliantly fun night of poetry, comedy and joining in featuring our 40th Anniversary Poet‐in‐residence Paul Lyalls (First ever Poet for Roald Dahl, a London Olympic Poet and the first ever poet to perform at Wembley stadium – ‘Has an eye for the absurd, his views on life’s fleeting moments are poignant’ – The Daily Mail.

Also you get to change the world in your own little book that you keep and take home. With very special, surprise guest. Be there or be somewhere else. Booking through the Museum of Oxford gift shop on 01865 252334 or visit our website.

28 March Sherlock Holmes versus James Bond with Steve Cole and Andrew Lane, 4.30pm, £6, Town Hall Sherlock Holmes and James Bond: just their names create a thrill.

They are both super-smart; super-cool in dangerous situations; and they have both faced down some ruthless criminals. But what were the early influences that formed their characters?

Which of the two would you want as a partner? And what would happen if they ever came face to face? Suitable for age 10+

14 March – 22 May Spring Search family trail Fun family trail around the Explore Oxford galleries finding the flowers and solving the puzzle! Suitable for all the family.

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

Diary dates 22 January – 7 February

AIMS EXPO 2015

FREE

2 February

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

2 February

Film Screening: Tyrannosaur

7pm

FREE

3–27 February

Beautiful Blooms: A Splash of Summer in February

3 February

Creative Writing

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

4 February

Volunteering at the Museum of Oxford

10.30am– 12.30pm

FREE

6–8 February

Oxford International Art Fair

9 February

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

10 February

Art for All

1.30–4pm

FREE

14 and 28 February

Heritage Tours: Town Hall

11am

£5/£4.50/£4

FREE

£10

40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA WEEK 16–21 February 10 January – 13 March

Anglo Saxon family trail

Available 10am to 4.30pm Mon to Sat

£1 from the Museum’s Gift Shop.

14 February – 14 March

Oxford Art Society Members’ exhibition

16 February

Balloonatics

2–4pm

FREE (booking recommended)

17 February

Exploring the Anglo Saxons

10.30am– 3.30pm

FREE

19 February

Memory Lane – 40 Objects 40 Memories

1–3pm

FREE

20 February

Fun with Flintlock Theatre

1–4pm

FREE

21 February

Unusual Oxford Walks with Liz Woolley and Sophie Huxley – Talk and Book Signing

11am

FREE (booking recommended)

23 February

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

24 February

Creative Writing

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

FREE

2015 DANCIN OXFORD FESTIVAL 27 February – 9 March 2 March

Wake ‘n’ Shake – join the mornin’ revolution!

8–9am

FREE

2 March

Zumba

12noon–1pm

£3 (£1 off with festival pass)

3 March

Zumba

5–6.30pm

£3 (£2 with pass)

4 March

Rise and Shine – Mind & body Yoga Workshop

8–9am

FREE

5 March

Movers & Shakers – Dance for the over 50’s

11am – 12 noon

FREE

2–30 March

Looking Through You

2 March

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

3 March

Art for All

1.30–4pm

FREE

9 March

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

9 March

Rape

6pm

FREE

30 March

Mental Health

7pm

FREE

10 March

Creative Writing

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

12, 13 and 14 March

While They’re Away: 7.30pm £5/£4 The story of a city 12 and 13 concessions at war March, 2.30pm matinee and 7.30pm on 14 March

14 March – 22 May

Spring Search family trail

Available 10am to 4.30pm Mon to Sat

£1 from the Museum’s Gift Shop.

14 and 28 March

Heritage Tours: Town Hall

11am

£5/£4/£3.50

16 March

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

17 March

Art for All

1.30–4pm

FREE

FREE

JUST.MOTION

FT WEEKEND OXFORD LITERARY FESTIVAL 21–29 March 12 March

The Buried Giant – Novelist Kazuo Ishiguro talks to Financial Times books editor Lorien Kite

6pm

£12

21 March

Museum Amusement with Paul Lyalls and special guests

7pm

£5 (£3 concs)

28 March

Sherlock Holmes versus James Bond with Steve Cole and Andrew Lane

4.30pm

£6

23 March

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

24 March

Creative Writing

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

26 March

Memory Lane Keeping up Appearances

2–4pm

FREE

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EASTER ACTIVITIES 1 and 2 April 2–29 April

Portraits of Oxford People

FREE

9 April

Memory Lane Movers and Shakers

11am – 12noon

FREE

11 April

Heritage Tours: Town Hall

11am

£5/£4.50/£4

13 April

Searchers, 1.30–3.30pm

14 April

Art for All

FREE 1.30–4pm

FREE

FOLK WEEKEND: OXFORD 17–19 APRIL 20 April

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

21 April

Creative Writing

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

27 April

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

28 April

Art for All

1.30–4pm

FREE

30 April

Memory Lane Memories of Wolvercote

2–4pm

FREE

2–30 May

Poseytude – ‘Change the World’

4 May

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

5 May

Creative Writing

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

7 May

Memory Lane Movers and Shakers

11am– 12noon

FREE

9 and 23 May

Heritage Tours: Town Hall

11am

£5/£4.50/£4

11 May

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

12 May

Art for All

1.30–4pm

FREE

FREE

AFRICA DANCE OXFORD – MUSEUMS AT NIGHT, THE OLD MUSEUM 16 May The African Market & Drumming Workshop

3pm

FREE

An African Cultural Evening

7pm

£10

18 May

Searchers

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

19 May

Creative Writing

1.30–3.30pm

FREE

21 May

Memory Lane Spring Flowers

2pm–4pm at Oxford Botanic Garden

FREE

23 May – 10 July

Inspired Art family trail

Available 10am to 4.30pm Mon to Sat

£1 from the Museum’s Gift Shop.

28 May

Victorian Art family day

10.30am– 3.30pm

FREE

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

16 March 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.

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

23 March 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.

24 March 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.

26 March Memory Lane Keeping up Appearances, 2–4pm, FREE, The Oxfordshire Museum Explore and reminisce about clothing from 1880s to the 1940 at the Oxfordshire Museum, Park Street, Woodstock OX20 1SN.

1 and 2 April Easter Activities Themed activities for children, families and young people during two days of the Easter holidays. See our website for further information.

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

April 2–29 April Portraits of Oxford People, FREE, Gallery Corridor A collection of Portraits of Oxford People comprising of friends, friends of friends , family members who have kindly sat for an enthusiastic aspiring portrait painter at the Kennington Portrait Group. We use a variety of media and are always looking for new subjects to paint so please do not hesitate to volunteer!

9 April Memory Lane Movers and Shakers, 11am–12noon, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre The Memory Lane Movers and Shakers group draws on Memory Lane reminiscences to inspire a gentle dance and exercise session.

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

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

Folk Weekend: Oxford, 17–19 April The Old Museum will be one of the venues hosting this year’s Folk Weekend. A local folk festival that fills Oxford’s city centre with music, dance and family friendly events including Oxford’s Village Fete. There is something for everyone. This year’s headliners are: Chris Wood, John Spiers, Lady Maisery, The Hut People, Boldwood, Patsy Reid, Moore Moss Rutter, Threepenny Bit, Ninebarrow and The Rheingans Sisters.

Please visit www.folkweekendoxford.co.uk for full ticketing details and line-up and visit our website for more information of events in The Old Museum.

20 April 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 April 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.

27 April 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.

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

30 April Memory Lane Memories of Wolvercote, 2–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre Join us to share memories of Wolvercote and Port Meadow.

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

May 2–30 May Poseytude – ‘Change the World’, FREE, Gallery Poseytude Gallery presents, in association with Oxfordshire Artweeks, Emerging artists and finalists of “Change the World” art competition displaying original contemporary art. Original paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture and mixed media art will be available to view and buy. www.poseytude.com

4 May 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.

5 May 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.

7 May Memory Lane Movers and Shakers, 11am–12noon, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre Memory Lane reminiscences to inspire a gentle dance and exercise activity.

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

9 and 23 May 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.

11 May 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.

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

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

16 May Africa Dance Oxford – Museums at Night, The Old Museum Come join African Dance Oxford for a vibrant celebration of the fascinating and rich Culture of Africa and its diaspora. This will be part of the Museums at Night Festival, a UK-wide festival of inspiring after hours cultural events at museums, galleries and heritage sites.

The African Market & Drumming Workshop, 3pm, FREE An opportunity to purchase a variety of African items at affordable price at this indoor mini-market or take part in a drumming workshop or sample some delicious African refreshments in our pop-up style cafe.

An African Cultural Evening, 7pm, £10 An evening of African music, storytelling and dance, followed by an open dance-floor for everyone to enjoy. African refreshments available for purchase throughout the evening.

For more information and tickets: Grace Rwot-Lakica, Afrofusion1@aol.com or tel: 0754 535 2411

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

18 May 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.

19 May 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.

21 May Memory Lane Spring Flowers, 2pm–4pm at Oxford Botanic Garden FREE Enjoy the spring flowers at Oxford Botanic Garden Rose Lane, Oxford OX1 4AZ.

23 May – 10 July Inspired Art family trail Fun family trail around the Explore Oxford galleries finding art everywhere in Oxford’s history! For all the family. Available 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday for £1 from the Museum’s Gift Shop.

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

28 May Victorian Art family day, 10.30am–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre Join us for a day of fun activities all about Victorian life and art in unexpected places. Handle real Victorian objects and make your own decoupage or canal art inspired craft to take home. This activity is free but donations are welcome.

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

Museum of Oxford Gift Shop The Oxford Town Hall and Museum Gift Shop offers a range of products including gifts inspired by our collections. The shop also sells books by local authors and unique work created by Oxford and Oxfordshire artists and craft workers.

If you’re interested in stocking our shelves with your artwork, published book or having your crafts in our cabinet please pop in or email museum@oxford.gov.uk.

Museum of Oxford Friends (MoOFs) The official launch of MoOFs will take place in 2015 as part of the Museum’s 40th Anniversary celebrations. It aims to be a Friends’ group that is lively, supportive and inclusive. Look for more information in future event publications and on the Museum of Oxford’s website.

Museum of Oxford App Download our FREE app available on iOS and Android devices, just search for Museum Trails Oxfordshire, and enjoy a fantastic trail around our Explore Oxford gallery which includes images, movies, questions and more.

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

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Museum of Oxford Opening Times:

Monday Saturday, 10am–5pm.

Sunday closed.

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.

Contact us: Last admission 30 minutes before closing. w www.oxfordtownhall.co.uk E townhall@oxford.gov.uk E museum@oxford.gov.uk T 01865 252351

Oxford Town Hall and Museum of Oxford are owned and run by Oxford City Council

The Museum Gift Shop offers a great range of products including gifts inspired by the Museum and Town Hall collections. The shop also sells unique work created by local artists and craft workers.

Purchases support the Museum of Oxford and its services.

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