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12-5pm
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2-5pm

Monday
Tuesday to Friday
Saturday
Sunday

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What’s On

Friday, 18 May 2012 at 19:00
The Night of Museums: the Astronomical Workshop
Special Event
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.
Saturday, 26 May 2012 at 14:00
Globe Makers
Family-Friendly Workshop

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.


Thursday, 31 May 2012 at 17:00
"The whole earth, a present for a Prince."
Lecture
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.
Thursday, 07 June 2012 at 14:00
Madman Magellan
Family-Friendly 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!


Friday, 08 June 2012 at 14:00
Madman Magellan
Family-Friendly 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!


Saturday, 09 June 2012 at 12:00
Lino-block Printing
Family-Friendly 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!


Tuesday, 12 June 2012 at 19:00
Mercator: the Man who Mapped the Planet
Exhibition
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.
Saturday, 23 June 2012 at 14:00
The Renaissance in Astronomy
Exhibition
A guide to the special exhibition led by curator Jim Bennett.
Saturday, 23 June 2012 at 14:00
Globe Makers
Family-Friendly Workshop

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.


Sunday, 24 June 2012 at 14:30
How does the astrolabe work?
Exhibition
Jim Bennett answers one of the questions most frequently heard in the Museum.
Wednesday, 27 June 2012 at 18:30
Paradox: An Evening with Professor Jim Al Khalili
Lecture
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

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All events and activities at the Museum are free unless stated otherwise in the listing.

Education Service

The Schools Education Service at the Museum of the History of Science offers taught workshops supporting a wide range of curriculum subjects.

Primary school sessions include hands-on activities, discussion, and exploration of the museum’s collection. A variety of set sessions is available, and other content can be accommodated in cooperation with the classroom teacher if desired.

Secondary school workshops cover art, design technology, English literature, history, mathematics, science and religious studies.

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