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The Story Museum

42 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP, GB

Rating: 4.5 ★ (831 ratings)

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At 42 Pembroke Street, you'll find The Story Museum, a most unusual destination in the heart of Oxford celebrating the power of narrative to enchant and educate. Prepare to journey into imaginative worlds as tales spring to life through immersive displays and interactive fun. Whether you're a devoted reader or new to the allure of stories, the museum's inventive and captivating style will ignite everyone's curiosity. Wander the enigmatic Whispering Wood, where each tree shares a unique story, or find yourself inside beloved children’s books in the Enchanted Library. Younger children can explore Small Worlds, a vibrant landscape of picture books and nursery rhymes.

Beyond its captivating galleries, The Story Museum presents a lively schedule of events, featuring family storytelling, author discussions, and creative workshops like Comic Club. Be sure to check their website for the newest temporary exhibitions in the Treasure Chamber and special seasonal activities. After your adventures, the family-friendly café offers a tasty menu of freshly made homemade food. The unique gift shop is filled with beautiful books, toys, and presents to continue your storytelling journey at home. Consistently praised as a leading family attraction in Oxford, a visit promises a magical and unforgettable day out.

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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Contact

+44 1865 807600

Comments

Tamara Reiter
5 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
What a magical place! My child and I spent over 2.5 hours here at the end of half term. We went because of the Here Be Dragons exhibit but we loved the whole museum. From a sensory perspective, it was not too noisy at all, although there were ear defenders to borrow, if needed; it wasn't ever crowded; and the lights weren't overstimulating for us. We were very pleased to see a Changing Places toilet because my daughter uses a wheelchair! The wheelchair access was good throughout the museum and the lifts were functioning. We will return again.
Megan Train
13 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
A fabulous experience with many interactive exhibits that get you into the world of stories. I went for my 31st birthday and myself and my group had a wonderful time. Most notable was the people working there - everyone had such passion and dedication, you could see how much they loved the place and that was delightful to see. Would absolutely recommend to any age group or interest - even my IT maths dad loved it! The café was also very good, and the shop was lovely. Only reason it is a 9/10 and not 10/10 is because I couldn't make an account on the website to book tickets or make a donation, but we were able to make it work through someone else.
Sean Skinner
11 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
A great interactive space. We visited with our 1 and 3 year old, and they loved the tiny worlds area. Great engagement from the team too! Sadly the cafe wasn't serving barista coffees or hot food (on a half term Friday) but had a good pot of tea and some cake!
Dorota Keight
25 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
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.

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