Museum Guide
Objects with a Tale to Tell
We're a small museum full of big ideas
So we've chosen some of our favourite stories for you to explore during your time with us.
Pick one that interests you, find the number in the Gallery — and linger as long as you like.
And don't miss our 2 bonus stories on the Stairs.
Discover where science meets art and belief.
Enjoy your visit
We're a small museum full of big ideas
So we've chosen some of our favourite stories for you to explore during your time with us.
Pick one that interests you, find the number in the Gallery — and explore as long as you like.
And don't miss our 2 bonus stories on the Stairs.
Discover where science meets art and belief.
Enjoy your visit
Where next?
Top Gallery
Spotlight Stories 1-4
Stairs to Top Gallery
Spotlight Story: Reach for the Moon
Entrance Gallery
Spotlight Stories 5-8
Stairs to Basement & Shop
Spotlight Story: Star Gazers
Beeson Room
Spotlight Story: Lyra's Worlds
Basement & Shop
Spotlight Stories 9-12
The 'Old Ashmolean': A Short History
The World's Oldest Surviving Purpose-built Public Museum Building
Built with Shorthand