The Story Museum, Oxford

Name: The Story Museum
Address: 42 Pembroke St, Oxford, OX1 1BP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1865 790050

#55 among attractions in Oxford

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Story Museum is a museum in Oxford, England. It aims to encourage education and support community engagement by exploring all forms of stories. It is a registered charity under English law. As of 7 July 2018 the exhibitions of the museum were closed for renovation, although the cafe remained open. The museum was slated to reopen to the public on Saturday 4 April 2020, but the opening was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It partially reopened on 6 August, with visitors able to visit the cafe, shop and two of the new galleries. The full reopening happened on the 24 October 2020. ()

Coordinates: 51°45'3"N, 1°15'28"W

Address

42 Pembroke StCarfaxOxford OX1 1BP United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1865 790050

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Day trips

The Story Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Queen Street, Westgate, Carfax Tower, Golden Cross.

~420 ftNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Queen Street, Oxford
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~620 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westgate, Oxford
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~480 ftN
Square, Observation decks and towers, Architecture
Carfax Tower, Oxford
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~620 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Golden Cross, Oxford
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~460 ftE
Park
Tom Quad, Oxford
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~600 ftS
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~350 ftSE
Observation decks and towers, Quad, Tower
Tom Tower, Oxford
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~600 ftE
Universities and schools, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Christ Church, Oxford
3 min walk • Christ Church is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England. Christ Church is a joint foundation of the college and the cathedral of the Oxford diocese, which serves as the college chapel and whose dean is ex officio the college head.
~310 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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~380 ftNE
Museum, Tudor Revival architecture, Architecture
Oxford Town Hall, Oxford
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~270 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Tudor Revival architecture
Museum of Oxford, Oxford
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Story Museum open?

The Story Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Story Museum?

Nearby attractions include St Aldate's Church, Oxford (1 min walk), Pembroke Street, Oxford (1 min walk), Pembroke Square, Oxford (1 min walk), Museum of Oxford, Oxford (2 min walk).

How to get to The Story Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Story Museum:

Bus

St Aldates • Lines: 5A, S8, Tube, X3, X39, X40 (2 min walk)
High Street • Lines: 10, 3A, 5A (3 min walk)

Train

Oxford (15 min walk)