Gardens · South East England
Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities
In or near Oxford.
Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities — a garden in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities is a garden of interest in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities houses the Bate Collection of Historical Musical Instruments, showcasing a vast array of musical instruments from various cultures and periods. Visitors can explore exhibitions and learn about the history and significance of these instruments.
From the Wikipedia article
The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, part of the University of Oxford, is a building dedicated to arts and humanities. Largely funded by a donation from Stephen A. Schwarzman, construction started in February 2023 and was completed in 2025. The centre includes a concert hall, exhibition space, and lecturing and academic facilities.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
In 2019 it was announced that US billionaire Stephen A. Schwarzman was providing £150 million to the University of Oxford, to fund research into humanities and the ethics of Artificial Intelligence. This included the construction of a new eponymous Centre and library. The building was designed by Hopkins Architects and is located in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, next to the Blavatnik School of Government, Somerville College, the Radcliffe Observatory, and several faculties. The 25,300 sq metre structure is clad in limestone and cream brickwork, which Architecture Today stated fits "comfortably among Oxford’s traditional limestone palette". Construction started in February 2023 and it…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.7600, -1.2640
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX2 6GG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Established
- 2025
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Open 2–5pm Mondays and Thursdays only.
- Official site
- www.bate.ox.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q136673797 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities?
- Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX2 6GG), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities?
- Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities — a garden in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX2 6GG.
- When was Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities built?
- Built or established in 2025.
- Who owns Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities?
- Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities is owned by Oxford University.
- Is Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities free to visit?
- Yes, Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX2 6GG.