Museums · South East England
Modern Art Oxford
In or near Oxford.
Modern Art Oxford is an art gallery established in 1965 in Oxford, England. From 1965 to 2002, it was called The Museum of Modern Art, Oxford. The gallery presents exhibitions of modern and contempora
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Modern Art Oxford, the nearest railway station is Oxford, located 0.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is OX1 1BP. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Modern Art Oxford is an art gallery established in 1965 in Oxford, England. From 1965 to 2002, it was called The Museum of Modern Art, Oxford. The gallery presents exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. It has a national and international reputation for quality of exhibitions, projects and commissions, which are supported by a learning and engagement programme with audiences in excess of 100,000 each year. Funded primarily by Arts Council England, many exhibitions, events, activities and workshops are free for visitors.
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Official information
The Story Museum in Oxford is dedicated to celebrating the magic of stories and storytelling. Visitors can explore immersive galleries and themed spaces designed for both children and adults, featuring interactive exhibits and activities that bring stories to life.
From the Wikipedia article
Modern Art Oxford is an art gallery established in 1965 in Oxford, England. From 1965 to 2002, it was called The Museum of Modern Art, Oxford. The gallery presents exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. It has a national and international reputation for quality of exhibitions, projects and commissions, which are supported by a learning and engagement programme with audiences in excess of 100,000 each year. Funded primarily by Arts Council England, many exhibitions, events, activities and workshops are free for visitors.
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Background
History
Modern Art Oxford's premises at 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford were designed by the architect Harry Drinkwater and built in 1892 as a square room and stores for Hanley's City Brewery. The gallery was founded by architect Trevor Green in 1965. With funding from the Arts Council of Great Britain, the gallery survived as a venue for temporary exhibitions. It was widely known as MoMA Oxford, similar to other international modern art spaces such as MoMA in New York. It was renamed "Modern Art Oxford" in 2002. Adrian Searle of The Guardian commented, "Perhaps the museum bit was only ever there to confuse tourists and convince gowny academic Oxford that modern art was worth taking seriously."
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- Coordinates
- 51.7507, -1.2591
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX1 1BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Phone
- +441865807600
- Established
- 1965
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.storymuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Modern Art Oxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Modern Art Oxford?
- Modern Art Oxford is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 1BP), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is Modern Art Oxford?
- Modern Art Oxford is an art gallery established in 1965 in Oxford, England. From 1965 to 2002, it was called The Museum of Modern Art, Oxford. The gallery presents exhibitions of modern and contempora
- How do I get to Modern Art Oxford?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX1 1BP.
- When was Modern Art Oxford built?
- Built or established in 1965.
- How do I get to Modern Art Oxford?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 1BP.