Welcome to the Friends of the Oxfordshire Museum website
The Oxfordshire Museum is our County Museum situated in the historic town of Woodstock
The Friends of the Museum charity was set up by volunteers in 1992 to give volunteering and financial support to the Museum. We have 200+ enthusiastic members.
New for 2025
CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION
The Friends have introduced a new creative writing competition open to children aged between 7 -11.
Please see poster on how to enter.
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Our financial contributions to the museum provide money to support:
Special events and displays
Acquisitions of significant archaeological treasures
Development of the Museum’s facilities
Free activities for children during term time and school holidays
Many of our members also volunteer:
Supporting the museum staff with visitor assistance, on reception, in the café
Maintaining the beautiful gardens
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An opportunity to make new friends
A programme of monthly evening talks:
An eclectic range of topics
Delivered by distinguished speakers
Delivered simultaneously in-person and by Zoom
Invitation to Museum private previews of new exhibitions
10% discount in the Museum café and shop
Access to special events, in places not normally accessible to the public
A warm glow, knowing that we are helping this special museum to thrive and grow!
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Single Membership is £20 per year
Dual Membership (two adults at the same address) is £30 per year
If joining after 1st October, fees are reduced to £10 and £15 respectively
Junior Membership (under age 18 from a members’ household) is FREE!
How about becoming a Patron?
