Museums · South East England
History of Science Museum, Oxford
In or near Oxford.
History of Science Museum, Oxford — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
History of Science Museum, Oxford is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The History of Science Museum in Oxford showcases the evolution of timekeeping, focusing on the significance of the lever escapement invented by Thomas Mudge. Visitors can explore the relationship between time measurement and human society through various exhibits, including a monumental kinetic sculpture titled 'Heartbeat of the City'.
Place summary
The History of Science Museum is located in Oxford, within the West Midlands. It showcases the development of scientific instruments and technology, featuring collections that span several centuries. The museum is housed in a historic building that reflects the significance of science in the city’s academic heritage.
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Background
History
Built in 1683 to house Elias Ashmole's collection, the building was the world's first purpose-built museum building and was also open to the public. The original concept of the museum was to institutionalize the new learning about nature that appeared in the 17th century and experiments concerning natural philosophy were undertaken in a chemical laboratory in the basement, while lectures and demonstration took place in the School of Natural History, on the middle floor. Ashmole's collection was expanded to include a broad range of activities associated with the history of natural knowledge. In 1924, Lewis Evans donated his collection of historic scientific instruments, creating the Lewis…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7544, -1.2552
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX1 3AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Established
- 1683
- Annual visitors
- ~148,412/year
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 1 km
- Official site
- www.idawatches.org
Sources
- wikipedia: History of Science Museum, Oxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is History of Science Museum, Oxford?
- History of Science Museum, Oxford is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 3AZ), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is History of Science Museum, Oxford?
- History of Science Museum, Oxford — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to History of Science Museum, Oxford?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX1 3AZ.
- When was History of Science Museum, Oxford built?
- Built or established in 1683.
- How do I get to History of Science Museum, Oxford?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 3AZ.
- How busy is History of Science Museum, Oxford?
- History of Science Museum, Oxford draws around 148,412 visitors a year.