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Museum of the History of Science

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Broad Street

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX1 3AZ

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About

The most important collection of early scientific instruments in the world, in the world's oldest Museum building. Important objects in the collection include Queen Elizabeth I's astrolabe, King George III's silver microscope, equipment used in the discovery of penicillin and Einstein's own blackboard.

A programme of temporary exhibitions, family friendly activities, special events, public lectures, demonstrations and tours runs throughout the year.

Details on the website: http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk

Opening information

Tuesday - Friday: 12.00 - 17.00
Saturday: 10.00 - 17.00
Sunday: 14.00 - 17.00
Monday: closed

Admission

Free (free entry)

This attraction (Museum of the History of Science) was last updated by the attraction owner on 2011-04-11 14:44:10 UTC

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