Museums · South East England
Bate Collection of Musical Instruments
In or near Oxford.
Bate Collection of Musical Instruments — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bate Collection of Musical Instruments is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Bate Collection of Musical Instruments houses a significant array of historical musical instruments. Visitors can explore various types of instruments, including brass, woodwind, and keyboard instruments, as well as participate in educational programs.
Place summary
The Bate Collection of Musical Instruments is a museum located in the West Midlands. It houses an extensive collection of musical instruments, showcasing the development of instruments from the Renaissance to the present day. The collection is notable for its historical significance and is part of the University of Oxford's resources.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7603, -1.2639
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX2 6GG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Open 2–5pm Mondays and Thursdays only.
- Official site
- www.bate.ox.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13052893325 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bate Collection of Musical Instruments?
- Bate Collection of Musical Instruments is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX2 6GG), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is Bate Collection of Musical Instruments?
- Bate Collection of Musical Instruments — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bate Collection of Musical Instruments?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX2 6GG.
- Is Bate Collection of Musical Instruments free to visit?
- Yes, Bate Collection of Musical Instruments is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bate Collection of Musical Instruments?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX2 6GG.