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Lewis Carroll was a pen name for Charles Dodgson writer of “ Alice 's Adventures in Wonderland”. Oxford landmarks and people feature as places in the books. The shop houses a collection of Alice memorabilia. St Aldgate's (01865 723793).
Ashmolean Museum
A significant and varied collection of exhibits ranging from Egyptian sculpture to Michelangelo's drawings. A feature is the King Alfred Jewel, a gem of gold and rock with an enamel plaque that is thought could be King Alfred and Uccello's painting “Hunt in the Forest ”. Beaumont Street (01865 278000).
Bate Collection of Historical Instruments
An extensive collection of musical instruments. St Aldgate's (01865 276139).
Bodleian Library
The oldest library in the world and is a group of buildings set around a quadrangle. Named after Thomas Bodley who donated his collection in 1598. Broad Street.
Christchurch Picture Gallery
Located at Christ Church College a collection that covers 4 centuries. Oriel Square (01865 276172).
Curioxity
A hands on science centre with more than 30 experiments. 40 George Street (01865 247004).
Modern Art Oxford
An exhibition of contemporary artists in a modern setting. Pembroke Street.
Museum of History of Science
One of Britain 's oldest museums opening in 1683. Famous for its early collections of astronomical and mathematical instruments. Broad Street (01865 277280).
Museum of Oxford
The history of the city from earliest times to the present day. Exhibits include original artifacts, college treasures, period room settings and hands on activities. St Aldgate's (01865 252761).
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
A collection of exhibits started in 1855. Parks Road (01865 270949).
Oxford University Press Museum
A museum that tells the story of printing and publishing. Great Clarendon Street (01865 267527).
Pitt Rivers Museum
The museum is entered via the University museum. A museum that studies mankind that started with an original coolection donated by Pitt Rivers in 1883. Parks Road. Museum of Natural History on Parks Road. (01865 270927).
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