What’s On

A special late-night opening for the Museum's new exhibition, 'The Renaissance in Astronomy', with tours throughout the evening. The exhibition emphasises the importance of craft in 16th-century astronomy, and in this very special event there will be a printer, a globe-maker and an instrument-maker at work in the Basement Gallery.

Discover the Museum's collection of globes, how they were made, and make your own model globe. Suitable for ages 9-13, suggested materials donation £5. Booking required - email museum@mhs.ox.ac.uk or call 01865 277280 to book a space.

VENUE: CHAMPNEYS ROOM, ORIEL COLLEGE

The Harriot Lecture for 2012 will be given by Dr Lesley B. Cormack, Professor of History and Dean of the Faculty of Arts, University of Alberta. Dr Cormack will talk about Molyneux's English globes and the creation of a global vision.

Maps, globes, instruments and activities to discover the adventurous Magellan's early voyages of exploration. Suitable for ages 7-13. No need to book, just drop in!

Maps, globes, instruments and activities to discover the adventurous Magellan's early voyages of exploration. Suitable for ages 7-13. No need to book, just drop in!

Make linocut designs inspired by the Museum's collection and try out a mechanical printing press. Suitable for ages 6+. No need to book, just drop in!

Nicholas Crane, geographer, explorer, writer and broadcaster will talk about his book on Gerard Mercator. An event not to be missed by fans of 'Coast' and his many other television programmes. A lecture in the 'Between the Lines' series.

A guide to the special exhibition led by curator Jim Bennett.

Discover the Museum's collection of globes, how they were made, and make your own model globe. Suitable for ages 9-13, suggested materials donation £5. Booking required - email museum@mhs.ox.ac.uk or call 01865 277280 to book a space.

Jim Bennett answers one of the questions most frequently heard in the Museum.

Join us for an evening with one of our greatest minds, the hugely popular Professor and TV presenter Professor Jim Al Khalili. He will be talking about his new book Paradox, which unravels some of the greatest enigmas and mysteries in Science. The doors will open at 6pm; Jim will be signing books after his talk.

Tickets exclusive to Waterstones Oxford on sale Soon £4 or £2 with a Waterstones loyalty card. Further details: 01865 790212