SEASON GUIDE
NOVEMBER 2024 - MARCH 2025
Galleries • Events • Workshops
(including Here Be Dragons: co-curated by Cressida Cowell & Toothless)
© Cressida Cowell
© Merdokht Amini 2024
PLANNING YOUR VISIT...
TERM TIME OPENING
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00-16:30
HOLIDAY OPENING*
Daily: 10:00-17:30
Closed: 25 & 26 December 2024
*Based on Oxfordshire state school holidays: 21 December - 5 January, 15 -23 February & 5 - 21 April
EXPERIENCE PRICE
THE GALLERIES
Includes admission to the Portal, the Whispering Wood, the Enchanted Library and the Treasure Chamber. See page 3 for details.
Recommended for age 5+
SMALL WORLDS
1-hour activity sessions, with a different story theme each week. See page 4 for details.
Recommended for ages 0–5
CITY OF STORIES
A 25-minute film charting Oxford’s story history in our Story Craft cinema. See page 5 for details.
Recommended for age 5+
THE WOODSHED THEATRE
Regular and one-off events and family shows in our beautiful studio theatre.
CLUBS, COURSES & WORKSHOPS
Regular and one-off skills courses and workshops for ages 8-+
STORY PASS
Save money as a regular visitor and come back again and again and again!
BOOKING
Book online at storymuseum.org.uk, by phone on 01865 807600 or in person at The Story Museum
Booking in advance is strongly recommended
TIMES
* Holidays only
£14 † Under 5s £6.50 Under 1s Free
All day ticket: entry up to 1 hour before closing Typical visit lasts 60-90 minutes
10:00-16:30 Tuesday-Sunday, term time. Closed Mondays 10:00-17:30 Daily during Oxfordshire state school holidays*
£6.50 ‡ Under 1s Free
Timed entry: sessions last 60 minutes 10:15 11:45 13:15 14:45 (*16:15 holidays only)
£3.50 Flight times: film lasts 25 minutes 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30
Events priced individually
Clubs, courses & workshops from £13
£50/£25* *Ages 1-4
† 50% discount for Art Fund members - call the Box Office to book
‡ 50% discount for 14:45 session during term time, Tuesday - Friday only Under 1s go free in the Galleries and Small Worlds.
Visitors with a disability are entitled to a free ticket for a companion. Carer tickets can be booked online for Galleries and Small Worlds or call the Box Office on 01865 807600.
See listings (pages 7-12)
See listings (pages 7-12)
Adult & child story pass £50 per person Under 5s £25 per person
Unlimited entry to the Galleries and Small Worlds for 12 months and 10% discount in the shop and café (T&Cs apply)
We encourage everyone, whatever their age, to enjoy all that the Museum has to offer but if time is short or you’re catering for particular age groups then we’ve given some age guidance to help your decision making.
Information about the Museum, including a virtual tour and frequently asked questions, is available online at storymuseum.org.uk/planyour-visit
The Galleries is an immersive experience recommended for ages 5+ INCLUDES ADMISSION TO:
• The Whispering Wood
• The Enchanted Library
• The Treasure Chamber: Here Be Dragons
Start your visit to the Galleries in the Portal - a travel office that will equip you for your journey into the world of stories. Then enter the Whispering Wood - a mysterious indoor forest where every tree has a tale to tell. Enjoy live storytelling in the clearing, spot the animals hiding amidst the trees and see if you can pull the sword from the stone and become ruler of the land!
Your story journey continues in the Treasure Chamber where you’ll find our exciting exhibition Here Be Dragons Co-
curated by Cressida Cowell & Toothless. Let Cressida, author of the best-selling series How to Train Your Dragon, guide you through the Vaults of Dragon Lore designed by Tiny and Amy Bicat. Get up close to a pickled dragon in a jar and make yourself a set of dragon claws!
Finally wander between the shelves of the Enchanted Library. Step into eight imaginary story worlds from Narnia to the Hundred Acre Wood, write at the desk used by author CS Lewis, and browse the shelves to find story objects and treasures including an original Clanger and the head of Fungus the Bogey Man! From classic tales such as Alice in Wonderland to new favourites like Noughts and Crosses, you’ll find plenty of stories in which to immerse yourself...
Half Price sessions: Term time
*Tuesday-Friday 14:45
£3.25 per person
Small Worlds is recommended for preschool and younger primary school aged children. School sessions also available.
A 60-MINUTE SESSION INCLUDES:
• Songs & stories led by a Story Guide
• Free play in 5 story-themed zones
• Simple craft activity
Explore a land of picture books, nursery rhymes and traditional tales. Go on a Bear Hunt, discover Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, find Biscuit Bear’s kitchen, relax in the Night Safe, ride on the Story Bus, and enjoy stories on our giant bed.
SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER
Join local author Lanisha Butterfield as she reads from her award-winning picture book Flower Block during our 13:15 Small Worlds session.
STORY THEMES
Flying Fables (5-10 Nov)
Let your imagination take flight
Under the Sea (12-17 Nov)
Watery tales from the fathoms
Tales of the Caribbean (19-24 Nov)
Colourful tales from the Caribbean
Small but Mighty (26 Nov-1 Dec)
Little characters with mighty stories
Tales of the Throne (3- 8 Dec, 14-19 Jan, 25 Feb-2 Mar)
Enchanting stories fit for royalty
All Day Breakfast (10-15 Dec, 21-26 Jan, 4-9 Mar)
A feast of playful stories
Three’s a Charm (17-22 Dec, 28 Jan-2 Feb, 11-16 Mar)
Tales of clever trios and thrilling adventures
Seasonal Stories (23-29 Dec, 4-9 Feb, 18-23 Mar)
The perfect stories for the season
Wonder Women (30 Dec-5 Jan, 11-16 Feb, 25-30 Mar)
Quick thinking heroines save the day
Wacky Races (7-12 Jan, 17-23 Feb)
Speedy sprints and wild chases - the race is on!
Rainbow Families: Join us on Fridays at 10:15 during termtime for a session particularly for those looking to meet other LGBTQ+ families.
£3.50 25 MINS FILM
City of Stories is recommended for ages 5+
Fly through a thousand years of Oxford’s story history. Powered by your imagination, our Story Craft film experience will transport you through stories including Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, CS Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia, JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials.
Regular Saturday morning events for younger audiences
Evening events for grownups
Family shows
There’s something for all ages in our studio theatre. From puppetry to performance storytelling and from author talks to live music. See listings on pages 7-12 for details, prices and age guidance.
Clubs and holiday courses for children & young people aged 8-16
Explore your creativity and hone your story skills with our popular range of clubs and courses for all ages. Make new friends and work alongside professional writers, artists and story makers.
Bursary places are available for all our courses and clubs for 8-16 year olds. Contact learning@ storymuseum.org.uk
QUICK CALENDAR OF REGULAR EVENTS
SUITCASE STORIES
Saturday 9 November
Saturday 13 February
Saturday 8 March
11:00-12:00
Join Emma Boor as she unpacks some puppet fun with Suitcase Stories, featuring a different story every month. Get carried away in Emma’s luggage of wellloved tales, jam-packed with puppets, music, silliness and joining in!
Tickets £10 Age 2+
LUCY’S LET’S TELL A STORY
Saturday 23 November
Saturday 14 December
Saturday 18 January
Saturday 22 February
Saturday 22 March
11:00-11:45
Help Lucy tell a story in a fun-filled session for little ones. With a new story each month, there’s plenty of joining in and a simple craft activity for you to continue the fun at home.
Tickets £10 Age 2+
EVENTS FOR AGES 5-12
LEGO MASTER BUILDERS
Friday 21 February
11:00-13:00 & 14:30-16:30
Join the Master Builders Club and come and build a story with LEGO. Just bring your imagination - bricks will be provided! A creative adventure that incorporates a playful learning experience.
Tickets £17.50 child & accompanying adult Ages 5-12
Please note children over the age of 8 may attend these sessions unaccompanied.
DAVID GIBB’S FAMILY JUKEBOX
Saturday 30 November
Saturday 1 February
Saturday 1 March
Saturday 5 April
11:00-11:45
Songwriter and musician David Gibb deftly blends a wide range of musical influences from folk, jazz, reggae and rock and roll, to create a fun musical experience for little people, big people and everyone else in between! Guaranteed to have both parents and children singing along in no time, this is music that the whole family can enjoy together.
Tickets £10 Age 2+
FAIRYTALES FOR GROWN-UPS
Thursday 21 November
Thursday 23 January
Thursday 27 February
Thursday 20 March
CLUBS & COURSES AGES 8-16
STORY EXPLORERS HOLIDAY COURSES
18-20 February 10:00-16:00
Holiday skills workshops with professional artists and creatives. Make new friends and have fun with plenty of dressing up, games, role play and craft. All you need to bring is your imagination, a packed lunch and some clothes that you don’t mind getting messy in.
Tickets £44 per day Ages 8-12
COMIC CLUB & COMIC CLUB PLUS
Saturday 30 November
Saturday 14 December
Saturday 25 January
Saturday 22 February
Saturday 29 March
11:00-12:30 & 13:30-15:00
Develop your comic-making skills with tips and helpful advice from awesome comic artist and Phoenix Comic regular contributor, Neill Cameron.
Tickets £13 Ages 8-10 & 11-16
EVENTS FOR ADULTS
MUSEUM LATES
Thursday 7 November
Sunday 26 January
19:00 - 22:30, with bar throughout the evening
19:30 start, bar from 19:00
Experience the best in performance storytelling in partnership with the Crick Crack Club, featuring the UK’s most talented performers. Live stream tickets also available.
Tickets £13-£15 (live stream £10) Age Adults (16+)
Explore the Museum after hours in one of our themed Museum Lates, with talks, performances and activities. Whether you try your hand at immersive role play or dance a fling in our Burns Night ceilidh, you’ll be sure of an unforgettable evening.
Tickets £25(£15 students) Age Adults (16+)
LISTINGS: NOVEMBER 2024
The Suitcase Storytelling Company presents:
THE
GIRL AND THE DRAGON
Friday 1 November
11:00-12:00 & 14:30-15:30
Join Toral on the adventure of a lifetime as she swims uncrossable rivers, braves impassable forests and scales unclimbable mountains, all to fight a great and terrible dragon. A witty and subversive show to delight audiences young and old.
Tickets £12 Age 7+
14:30 Relaxed performance
Adult Museum Late DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Thursday 7 November 19:00-22:30
A Dungeons & Dragons Takeover, in partnership with Rolldark, featuring immersive game play in the atmospheric Whispering Wood. Plus talks and tips on all aspects of D&D and improvised fun in Whose Dungeon is it Anyway? Galleries and bar open throughout the evening.
Tickets £25/£15 students Age 16+
SUITCASE STORIES
Saturday 9 November
11:00-12:00
Join Emma Boor as she unpacks some puppet fun based on the story of The 3 Billy Goats Gruff.
Tickets £10 Age 2+
LIGHT NIGHT
Friday 15 November
Drop-in between 17:00-19:00
Join us for hot chocolate, mulled wine and storytelling in the café. Then pop into our shop to pick up gifts and books for the festive season.
FREE Drop-in Age Families & young children
WINTER WARDROBE TRAIL
Friday 15 NovemberSunday 5 January
‘Always winter, but never Christmas...’? Not at The Story Musuem! Pick up a trail on arrival and hunt for clues to unlock the mystery message. Then claim your reward in the shop!
FREE with Galleries tickets Age 5+
THE THREE SNAKE LEAVES
Thursday 21 November
19:30-21:45
The dark and unexpected pasts of three dishevelled travellers lost in a forest are untangled in this subtle and beguiling fairytale for grown-ups. Legendary contemporary storytellers, Ben Haggarty, Hugh Lupton, and Sally Pomme Clayton, and extraordinary musician Sheema Mukherjee, embark on an enchanted search for truth.
Tickets £15 (live stream £10) Adults (16+)
LUCY’S LET’S TELL A STORY
Saturday 23 November 11:00-11:45
This month’s story is Let’s Go Camping. Join Lucy for an interactive story session with a simple craft activity for you to take away and continue the story fun at home.
Tickets £10 Ages 2+
COMIC CLUB & COMIC CLUB PLUS Saturday 30 November 11:00-12:30 & 13:30-15:00
Develop your comic making skills with comic artist Neill Cameron.
Tickets £13 Ages 8-10 & 11-16
DAVID GIBB’S FAMILY JUKEBOX
Saturday 30 November 11:00-11:45
Join David for his Family Jukebox– guaranteed to have parents and children singing along in no time.
Tickets £10 Age 2+
The Crick Crack Club presents Fairytales for Grown-ups:
LISTINGS: DECEMBER 2024
ONE SNOWY CHRISTMAS EVE WITH KORKY PAUL
Saturday 7 December
14:30-15:30
Legendary illustrator Korky Paul shares his new picture book, One Snowy Christmas Eve by Marc Bratcher. Enjoy stacks of live drawing, a book reading and plenty of festive fun. Followed by book signing.
Tickets £10 Age 5+
This event has a BSL interpreter
LUCY’S LET’S TELL A STORY
Saturday 14 December
11:00-11:45
Join Lucy for an interactive story session with a special Happy Christmas theme!
Tickets £10 Ages 2+
COMIC CLUB & COMIC CLUB PLUS
Saturday 14 December
11:00-12:30 & 13:30-15:00
Develop your comic making skills with comic artist Neill Cameron.
Tickets £13 Ages 8-10 & 11-16
BOOKSHOP SIGNING
Saturday 14 December
FREE Drop in from 14:15
Meet award winning local author Lanisha Butterfield who will be signing copies of Flower Block, a brilliant retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk.
SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER - TUESDAY 31 DECEMBER
Little Seeds Music presents a brand new musical show for families, written and composed by David Gibb Shows run daily: 11:00-12:00 & 14:30-15:30
Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and ice cream! Don’t miss this brand new musical for families and children this Christmas blending storytelling, music, and theatrical magic that will capture your heart and tickle your taste buds.
Tickets £14 Age 5+
RELAXED PERFORMANCE: 11:00 23 December
LISTINGS: JANUARY 2025 THE TALKING THRONE
Back by popular demand for a limited period only!
Tuesday 14 January - Sunday 9 February
Buy your ticket for the Galleries and enjoy this unique interactive experience which invites you to be crowned with the title of your very own creation: pick a costume, create a character and get ready to hold court... Cue applause, photos and lots of laughter!
LUCY’S LET’S TELL A STORY
Saturday 18 January
11:00-11:45
This month’s story is Woodland Library. Join Lucy for an interactive story session and simple craft activity.
Tickets £10 Ages 2+
Autism and SEND-friendly workshop THIS IS US: CARTOON WORKSHOP
Saturday 18 January
14:30-15:30
Join The Cartoon Museum to make a giant cartoon world in this fun and accessible workshop. Using simple templates you will draw a cartoon version of yourself, complete with speech bubbles. We will then work together to create a giant cartoon with all our characters!
Tickets £10 Ages 5+
Suitable for children with additional needs
The Crick Crack Club presents Fairytales for Grown-ups: THE RAMAYANA
Thursday 23 January
19:30-21:30
Epic comic strip meets ancient Indian myth as storyteller Emily Hennessey and virtuoso sitar player Sheema Mukherjee conjure up the vivid, wild and beguiling world of the Ramayana, shot through with bitter rivalry, wild battles, love, loyalty, and cosmic monkeys.
When his wife is kidnapped by a ten headed demon king and Rama lies helpless on the battlefield, it’s time for Sita’s little-known story to unfold. Expect the unexpected....
Tickets £14 (live stream £10)
Adults (16+)
COMIC CLUB & COMIC CLUB PLUS Saturday 25 January 11:00-12:30 & 13:30-15:00
Develop your comic making skills with awesome comic artist Neill Cameron providing helpful advice and tips.
Tickets £13 Ages 8-10 & 11-16
Adult Museum Late BURNS NIGHT
Saturday 25 January 19:00-22:30
Join us for a Burns Night with a difference! Celebrating the legacy of Robert Burns, Scottish Literary Hero, this special museum late event features a packed programme. Immerse yourself in the atmospheric Whispering Wood with dramatic poetry readings, get your Ceilidh on in the Woodshed with the wonderful Sunbird and enjoy activities and talks in the Magic Common Room. Galleries and bar will be open all evening.
Tickets £25/£15 students Age 16+
LISTINGS: FEBRUARY & HALF TERM 2025
DAVID GIBB’S
FAMILY JUKEBOX
Saturday 1 February
11:00-11:45
Join David for his Family Jukebox– guaranteed to have both parents and children singing along in no time.
Tickets £10 Ages 2+
Autism and SEND Friendly Workshop THE DRAGON’S VISIT
Saturday 8 February
14:30-15:30
Join Artburst for a sensory journey through JRR Tolkien’s The Dragon’s Visit, inspired by the Here Be Dragons exhibition. An interactive workshop using all the senses to explore the story and create a special craft to take home as a memento of the day.
Tickets £10 Ages 5+
Suitable for children with additional needs
SUITCASE STORIES
Saturday 15 February
11:00-12:00
Join Emma Boor as she unpacks some puppet fun based on the story of Snow White.
Tickets £10 Age 2+
HEROES AND VILLAINS WITH CHRIS RIDDELL & ANA SAMPSON
Saturday 15 February
14:30-15:30
Discover legendary poems from across time and place with the best-selling anthologist Ana Sampson, featuring live-drawing from the award-winning former children’s laureate Chris Riddell (pictured right). This spellbinding event will take you on a journey through ancient landscapes and perilous voyages, meeting Heroes and Villains along the way from dragons to monsters, mighty warrios, Kings and Queens.
Tickets £10 Ages 8+
FAEDOM
Monday 17 February
14:30-15:30
Enter the world of Fairies and discover the secrets of these fantastical creatures and what lies behind their spectacular powers and personalities. Learn about fairy symbols, meet different fairy characters and make your own Wondrous Wand inspired by Rowan the Tree Fairy .
Tickets £10 Ages 8+
MYSTERIOUS MONSTERS
WITH THIAGO DE MORAES
Tuesday 18 February
14:30-15:30
Create spooky mythical monsters and terrible beasts in this fabulous draw-along with Thiago de Moraes, author and illustrator of Myth Atlas and Let Sleeping Gods Lie. Discover Thiago’s inspiration, explore his books and help design new terrifying creatures - but be careful you don’t get eaten before the end!
Tickets £10 Ages 8+
STORY EXPLORERS: MYTHS & LEGENDS
Join us on an exciting journey through Ancient Greek tales, Norse myths and legends from the UK. Activities include illustration, drama, storytelling and much more. Days run 10:00-16:00. Tickets £44 per day. Ages 8-12
ANCIENT GREECE
Tuesday 18 February
From Atlantis to Mount Olympus, create your own worlds in den building and retell some of the best Greek myths. Work with artist Thiago de Moraes in a fun draw-along through the world of myth, monsters and dragons!
NORSE MYTHOLOGY
Wednesday 19 February
Explore Norse myths and learn stories such as how brothers Thor and Loki got along in Asgard and what Treasures for the Gods were created.Then use your knowledge to survive Ragnarök! The day includes a drama workshop.
BRITISH LEGENDS
Thursday 20 February
Recreate the tale of how Arthur pulled the Sword from the Stone, discover a dragon’s lair, and invent your own myths and legends which could spread across the land. Then learn what it takes to be a great Knight in King Arthur’s Knight School!
LISTINGS: FEBRUARY HALF TERM 2025
Get Lost and Found present: MISCHIEF & MAYHEM IN MOOMIN VALLEY
Wednesday 19 February 11:00-12:00 & 14:30-15:30
Pack your imagination and come on an unforgettable journey to Moominvalley where everyone is welcome, nature thrives, and adventures are plentiful. Based on the much-loved novels by Tove Jansson, this heart-warming show tells the story of a year in Moominvalley.
Tickets £12 Ages 4+
Historical Lives present: KING ARTHUR’S KNIGHT SCHOOL
Thursday 20 February 14:30-15:30
Have you got what it takes to face a mighty dragon? Join King Arthur’s Knight School and learn the secrets of what makes a great knight, including chivalry, equipment and of course the trusty Squire. Under the expert guidance of Sir John De Vere the seventh Earl of Oxford, this fun interactive session will guide you through everything you need to know to become an amazing Knight!
Tickets £10 Age 8+
LEGO MASTER BUILDERS CLUB
Friday 21 February
11:00-13:00 & 14:30-16:30
Build a story with LEGO! A creative adventure that incorporates a playful learning experience.
Tickets £17.50 (Adult & child) Ages 5-12
Please note children over the age of 8 may attend these sessions unaccompanied.
COMIC CLUB & COMIC CLUB PLUS
Saturday 22 February
11:00-12:30 & 13:30-15:00
Develop your comic making skills with awesome comic artist Neill Cameron providing helpful advice and tips.
Tickets £13 Ages 8-10 & 11-16
LUCY’S LET’S TELL A STORY
Saturday 22 February 11:00-11:45
This month’s story is A Windy Day. Join Lucy for an interactive story session and simple craft activity.
Tickets £10 Ages 2+
The Crick Crack Club presents Fairytales for Grown-ups: FOLK HORROR NIGHT WITH DANIEL MORDEN
Thursday 27 February 19:30-21:10
Dive into the eerie, the unsettling, and the spine-tingling world of Folk Horror stories told by Daniel Morden, one of the UK’s most popular storytellers. Lonely forests, foolhardy pacts, shapeshifters, unquiet graves, and ominous prophecies - these stories tap into forgotten fears that never stay buried. It’s not about whether something’s out there, it’s about when it’s going to find you.
Tickets £13 (live stream £10) Adults (16+)
LISTINGS: MARCH 2025
DAVID GIBB’S FAMILY JUKEBOX
Saturday 1 March
11:00-11:45
Join David for his Family Jukebox– guaranteed to have both parents and children singing along in no time.
Tickets £10 Ages 2+
WORLD BOOK DAY
Saturday 8 March
To celebrate World Book Day we are offering half price entry to the museum. Come dressed as your favourite character and immerse youself in a world of stories in our beautiful galleries!
SUITCASE STORIES
Saturday 8 March
11:00-12:00
Join Emma Boor as she unpacks some puppet fun based on the story of The Wolf and the Three Little Pigs.
Tickets £10 Age 2+
World Book Day Event SOCCER DIARIES: ROCKY TAKES THE ROAD
Saturday 8 March
14:30-15:30
To celebrate World Book Day, join author Tom Palmer as he introduces Rocky Race, a 14-year-old British footballer looking to make it big. She’s determined, ambitious and the best football player you’ve ever seen. But when Rocky takes up a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend a prestigious soccer camp in California, she suddenly finds herself out of her comfort zone.
FREE World Book Day event
Age 9+
ACCESS-FRIENDLY DAY
Saturday 15 March
All day
A day of exclusive access to all our Museum spaces with adjusted lighting and sounds to suit those who prefer a more relaxed experience. Entry by timed ticket to help avoid crowds. More information, including visual guides, will be emailed to attendees a week prior to help prepare for your visit.
Tickets £14 Age Families
Autism and SEND-friendly workshop
Embracing Arts present:
FAIRYTALES
Saturday 15 March
11:00-12:00 & 14:30-15:30
Meet Jack, find the goose that lays the golden eggs and become the Giant in a truly magical sensory world! Join Embracing Arts in an inclusive exploration of some of your favourite Fairytale characters using sensory props, music, keyword signing and puppetry.
Tickets £10 Ages 5+
Suitable for children with additional needs
The Crick Crack Club presents Fairytales for Grown-ups: DIONYSUS
Thursday 20 March 19:30-21:15
Dionysus is charged with the task of bringing joy to a world ravaged by the floods of Zeus. But when joy overflows the bounds of sanity and all is permitted, how far will Dionysus go to claim their place as a true God of Olympus?
Unstopper the life story of the Greek God of the Vine with Amelia Ace Armande, pouring out heady tales of ecstasy, madness, conquest and resurrection.
Tickets £13 (live stream £10)
Adults (16+)
LUCY’S LET’S TELL A STORY
Saturday 22 March 11:00-11:45
This month’s story is Captain Pocket’s Busy Day. Join Lucy for an interactive story session and simple craft activity.
Tickets £10 Ages 2+
COMIC CLUB & COMIC CLUB PLUS
Saturday 29 March
11:00-12:30 & 13:30-15:00
Develop your comic making skills with the awesome Neill Cameron. Tickets £12 Ages 8-10 & 11-16
ACCESS CAFE
Go to Plan Your Visit on our website for a link to our Access Guide and FAQs.
• Download a visual story from storymuseum.org.uk/ plan-your-visit
• Pick up a sensory backpack at the ticket desk on arrival.
• Join us for Access-friendly Day on Saturday 15 March
• Look out for relaxed, SEN & BSL interpreted events (1 November, 7 December, 23 December, 18 January, 8 February & 15 March).
For visitors who are D/deaf, deafened or hard of hearing
• Contact us to book a portable induction loop for our Galleries.
• Find full transcripts of the audio featured in our Galleries at the entrance to each exhibit.
• If you’re attending an event, then get in touch so we can help find the best solution to match you needs.
For visitors who are blind & partially sighted
• Guide dogs & registered assistance dogs welcome.
• Large print versions of text available at the entrance to each exhibit
• Audio descriptive tours of the Enchanted Library coming soon!
Give your appetite the happy ending it deserves by visiting the café, open for both our museum visitors and passers-by.
With a delicious menu of freshly-prepared, homemade dishes, our independent café serves food to suit all ages and appetites, with gluten-free and vegan options always available. Our child-friendly café also offers highchairs, unisex baby changing facilities, toys and games and bottle-warming on request. Check out the menu and find out more on our website.
Fancy an exclusive luxury tea experience as a Christmas treat? We’re laying on a festive tea experience on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December. Visit the website to find out more.
storymuseum.org.uk/cafe
BOOKS & GIFTS
Take some story fun home with you by visiting our most unusual gift shop. Explore our range of books for all ages and continue a story you’ve found in the Museum, or discover something new! Browse our early years section for baby books, cloth books and a range of sensory toys. Gift vouchers for Museum entry and event tickets are also available so why not give the gift of story!
Saturday 14 December
Drop into the shop from 14:15 to meet local picture book author Lanisha Butterfield who’ll be signing copies of her awardwinning book Flower Block storymuseum.org.uk/shop
SCHOOLS PARTIES
Planning a Celebration?
VENUE HIRE
Explore stories, characters, books and writing. Visits can include time exploring our exhibitions alongside a literacy workshop held in the Magic Common Room, our learning space inspired by Hogwarts.
We also offer in-school and online sessions, as well as CPD training on the use of storytelling and the creation of narrative environments.
From early years to university, museum professionals, language schools and home educating groups, we can create a bespoke experience to suit your needs.
storymuseum.org.uk/schoolsgroups
The Story Museum is the perfect venue for special events. From an intimate gathering to a special dinner, we’ll infuse your celebrations with a touch of story magic. Or a Birthday Party?
Here at The Story Museum we know how special birthdays are, so we’ve put together a fantastic range of themed party packages to suit all ages. Whether you’re after Traditional Tales, Dragons and Knights or you’d prefer to choose a bespoke party, we’ve got it covered. All our parties are led by Story Guides and include a party lunch and party bags, so that all you need to do is invite your friends and enjoy your special day.
storymuseum.org.uk/ venue-hire
We have a range of interesting, creative spaces available for hire. If you’re looking for a place to host a meeting, workshop, conference or Christmas event we can help! With unique spaces and tailored packages, including bespoke catering and Wi-Fi & AV equipment, our team is on hand to ensure that you have everything you need to make your event a success.
storymuseum.org.uk/venuehire
“It was a pleasure working with experts in their field who are also genuinely passionate about creating memorable experiences.”
Venue hire client, January 2024
VOLUNTEER OUR SUPPORTERS
We always need enthusiastic volunteers to help us deliver experiences that will delight visitors, young and old, and develop our ideas and audiences for the future.
We’d love to hear from you if...
• you’re aged 13 or over
• you’re available to volunteer at least twice a month for a minimum of three months
• you like meeting people and making connections
• you enjoy the unexpected!
storymuseum.org.uk/volunteer
We have the best friends here at the museum and from just £5 a month you can join them. Our Friends and Fellows scheme helps us enrich the lives of 100,000 children and families each year, subsidise our school sessions, and provide 7 schools in priority areas of Oxford with year-long funded support. Become a Friend and receive exclusive invitations, updates and priority booking on selected events. Corporate members enjoy branding opportunities, discounted venue hire and complimentary tickets. Thank you to our current supporters including 3Keel Group Ltd, Andersen Press, ChooseCo LLC, Great Communication, Great Western Railway, Horus Security Agency, Oxford Bus Company and Ravensworth Agencies. storymuseum.org.uk/ support-us
Thank you to our many supporters whose generosity ensures we can reach as wide an audience as possible with our mission to enrich lives, especially young lives, through stories.
In particular, we thank the following donors for their support: 80:20 Charitable Fund, Allen & Overy, Art Fund, Arts Council England, Brian Buchan, Charity of Thomas Dawson, CHK Foundation, Foyle Foundation, Headley Trust, Helen Roll Charity, MacFarlane Family Foundation, Maggie Evans Fund, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Anne and Paul Nurse, OxCEP, Oxford City Council, Oxford Centre for Fantasy, OxLEP, Virginia Ross, Andrew and Emily Serazin, Society of the Holy Child Jesus CIO, St James’s Place Charitable Foundation.
Tickets 01865 807600
Office 01865 790050 hello@storymuseum.org.uk
For map and directions visit www.storymuseum.org.uk/plan-yourvisit
42 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP www.storymuseum.org.uk
Sustainable travel options... Our city centre location is easily reached by bus, train or bike.
Park & Ride - 10-15 mins to the city centre
Bus - visit oxfordbus.co.uk/plan-yourjourney
The Story Museum is a registered charity (1107809) and all proceeds from our tickets, café and shop support our work to enrich lives through stories.
Train - 7-minute walk from the station
Bicycle - parking on site and close by
