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Welcome to The Story Museum Come and discover our most unusual museum with a surprise around every corner.
The Treasure Chamber
The Enchanted Library
The Whispering Wood
The Woodshed Theatre
The Café
Small Worlds The Shop
The Story Arcade
The Mouseum
Step into a world of stories no matter what your age. Buy an all-day ticket to the Galleries and enjoy unlimited access to the Whispering Wood, Treasure Chamber, Enchanted Library and Story Arcade.
Explore a world of picture books and hands-on activities with a ticket for a 60-minute session in Small Worlds – particularly for under-5s.
£16.00**
half price weekday term time 14:45 session
under-5s £8.25**
£8.25**
Enjoy a regular programme of events, shows, courses and clubs in The Woodshed Theatre.
Buy a Story Pass for unlimited entry to Small Worlds and the Galleries. from £25
from £10.50
Find out more at www.storymuseum.org.uk
**Includes donation. By donating, you are supporting our work to enrich young lives through stories. Under-1s and companions free.
The Whispering Wood Recommended for ages 5+
Enter a mysterious indoor forest where every tree has a story to tell. Experience traditional tales from around the world and trace the ancient roots of story, passed down from one generation to the next. Light up each tree and listen to its story. Enjoy live storytelling in the clearing, spot the animals hiding amongst the trees and see if you can pull the sword from the stone.
Book online at www.storymuseum.org.uk or call 01865 807600
The Enchanted Library Recommended for ages 5+
Slip between the shelves of a magical library and lose yourself in a good story. Discover eight immersive story worlds from the wardrobe into Narnia to the rabbit hole into Wonderland. Browse the shelves to find story treasures from the Wombles to Paddington Bear or sit at the writing desk used by author C.S. Lewis. From favourite tales such as Winnie-thePooh to modern classics like Noughts & Crosses, you’ll find plenty of stories in which to immerse yourself…
Mystery Academy: School for Young Detectives Recommended for ages 5+
Step into the Mystery Academy and discover the art of investigation. Grab your magnifying glass and step into the Mystery Academy, an immersive exhibition where every visitor becomes a detective-intraining. Explore the thrilling world of mystery stories - from classic whodunnits to modern page-turners for young readers. Follow clues through playful, puzzle-filled spaces inspired by famous detectives and daring investigations. Perfect for curious minds and budding sleuths, this exhibition invites families to imagine, play and puzzle their way through the art of solving mysteries. Sponsored by Book online at www.storymuseum.org.uk or call 01865 807600
The Story Arcade Recommended for ages 5+
Level up your imagination! Embark on a pixelated adventure through the world of gaming and storytelling. See the world through the eyes of a cat, battle aliens and monsters, or navigate a post-apocalyptic flooded city with a crew in tow! With custom-built arcade machines, dressing up, a Side-Quest trail, board games, and pixel-themed crafts and activities, there’s plenty on offer for everyone.
Small Worlds Recommended for ages 5 and under
Welcome to a patchwork land of picture books, nursery rhymes and traditional tales for the very young. Enjoy a 1-hour storytelling and play session in our beautiful Small Worlds space featuring favourite story characters from Elmer the Patchwork Elephant to Biscuit Bear. Discover a different story theme and activity each month.
Book online at www.storymuseum.org.uk or call 01865 807600
Café
Give your appetite a happy ending by visiting our independent café offering a range of delicious freshly-prepared and locallysourced dishes to suit all ages and appetites. Gluten-free and vegan options are always available and our child-friendly café also offers highchairs, unisex baby changing facilities, toys and games and bottlewarming on request.
Shop
All proceeds support our charitable work
Make sure to visit our independent gift and bookshop, stocked with an exciting array of books for all ages, literary-themed gifts, dressing up and plenty of toys. Discover a new story in our reading corner, or revisit a favourite amongst our selection of classic editions.
What's On NOVEMBER 7 November
26 November
Suitcase Stories: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Fairytales for Grownups: How (not) to Die Long Ago in Finland 28 November
14 November
Comic Club Comic Club Plus
David Gibb's Family Jukebox
DECEMBER 5 December
19 December
A Festive Winnikin Draw-a-thon with Korky Paul
Comic Club Comic Club Plus 19 December 1 January
12 December
A Present for Father Christmas: Storytelling with David Wood
Hoppily Ever After A New Frog Prince Musical
12 December 3 January
Festive Fun in the Magic Common Room
FEBRUARY 6 February
15 February
11 February
17 February
David Gibb's Family Jukebox
Destiny of the Donuts with Neill Cameron
Fairytales for Grownups: Hot Crones and Other Revelations 13 February
Suitcase Stories: Gingerbread Man
Making Mysteries with Robin Stevens Comic Club Comic Club Plus
Winnie & Wilbur’s Birthday Party: a special pop-up exhibition celebrating four decades of magical adventures! MARCH
Half Price Day: come dressed as your favourite story character to celebrate World Book Day!! JANUARY
Access-friendly Day
20 February
27 February
13 February 11 April
6 March
16 January
Little Red
23 January
13 March
Suitcase Stories: Cinderocka
30 January
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Fairytales for Grownups: The Bodies on the Beach 20 March
Arthur & The Golden Rope Sensory Storytelling 27 March
Comic Club Comic Club Plus
Museum Late: Burns Night Comic Club Comic Club Plus
18 March
APRIL 17 April
Suitcase Stories: The Elves and the Shoemaker Sensory Suitcase Stories: The Elves and the Shoemaker
17 April
Comic Club Comic Club Plus
Learn
Explore stories, characters, texts and ideas with a visit to the Galleries, tailored workshops and city story walks for children in Nursery through to KS2. Outreach visits, teacher CPD, classroom resources, SEND adaptations and Home Ed also available. Find out more at storymuseum.org.uk/learn
Hire
From weddings and birthday parties to conferences and business meetings, hire our spaces to make your event stand out and in so doing, support our charity and mission to enrich young lives through stories. Find out more storymuseum.org.uk/hire
Story Pass
Tumble down the rabbit hole, step through the wardrobe to Narnia, and bounce on the big bed as often as you like with a Story Pass - now available to buy online! Enjoy annual entry to the museum and save from your very first visit. Plus give the gift of stories with a gift voucher, redeemable against museum tickets and Story Passes.
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TERM TIME OPENING Monday Closed Tuesday–Sunday 10:00-16:30 HOLIDAY OPENING* Monday – Sunday 10:00-17:30
The Story Museum is a registered charity (1107809) and all proceeds from our tickets, café and shop support our work to enrich young lives through stories.
We strongly recommend booking in advance
Front cover illustration Christie Moyo portrait © Chanté Timothy 2026
*Based on Oxfordshire state school holidays