📍 Address: 42 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP, United Kingdom
📞 Phone: +44 1865 807600
🌐 Website: storymuseum.org.uk
Fantastic place for a day out for children who love stories or reading and for the parents aswell . Really is a beautifully put together museum which evokes the imagination for young and old.
It was lovely to visit the museum, some repair works going on , for a family of 4 it cost around £62 , and while limited its a great day out for avid readers. Its a one time visit place and with two young kids they had a magical time, caught an army parade too marching right through the town centre!
The museum is located off a side street in Oxford and the entrance is a nod to Tolkien which is nice. The museum is a maze through the old building with plenty of nods to literature. The cafe is small and friendly but limited in offerings. They do birthday parties as well which are a fun alternative to the norm.
A magical little spot for story lovers, the little ones, and the inner child in us all. This museum brings stories to life through beautifully themed rooms celebrating the magic of childhood classics. Full of charm, creativity and interactive displays. Genuinely kind staff, too.
We had a wonderful time in the Story Museum. It is a unique and beautiful place, where you feel a real magic. The kids age 6 and 10 really enjoyed it. We have spent there 3.5 hours which I do not think it is an average visit time. We just took it all in and engaged with every part of it. You can equally be there 1-2 hours, it all depends what you make of it. The first room for instance has a few stories to listen to, so if you rush through it then this will shorten your visit by 30 min. The staff are very friendly, engaged and passionate about what they do. They all get into a role of presenting visitors with a wonderful and unusual experience. They went over and beyond to ensure that people are happy. The gift shop is lovely too. There is a lift upstairs to the gallery rooms.
Good little place for maybe 1-2 year old toddlers. Staff were enthusiastic. I took my 3 year old who enjoyed it but got a bit bored after a while and asked to leave. Maybe he wouldve enjoyed the older part more. Buggy car park in there and lockers. Make sure u tell staff which part you want a ticket for as they didnt ask me and gave me the older child experience even though i rocked up with 3 year old in a buggy and i wasnt informed of what my options were. I was refunded however
We really loved this museum, I appreciate the owner's innovative thinking of building a museum based on stories. You can just immerse yourself in your childhood dreams and pretend that you are back to 9 years old and enjoy the fantasy land. Having said that, my 5 year-old didn't appreciate the whole museum, maybe he was a bit overwhelmed or maybe a bit tired but I can imagine an 8+year old kid will have a lot of fun as well as their parents.
If you are travelling to Oxford with young children, The Story Museum is the place to visit. Tbh you don’t even need the kids. I’m pretty sure if you have ever appreciated children’s literature - you will love the story museum. We loved our visit and looking forward to the next one. My highlights was going through the wardrobe to Narnia and the Snowman room. The only thing we didn’t love was ordering a kids lunch box for £6.50 and getting a lunch in a paper bag so will prob take a packed lunch next time and enjoy it at the nearby beautiful Christchurch meadow.
The Story Museum is located at 42 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP, United Kingdom
You can contact The Story Museum at +44 1865 807600
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