History of Science Museum
The History of Science Museum in Broad Street, Oxford, England, holds a leading collection of scientific instruments from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. The museum building is also known as the Old Ashmolean Building to distinguish it from the newer Ashmolean Museum building completed in 1894. The museum was built in 1683, and it is the world's oldest surviving purpose-built museum.
Quick facts
- Type
- Culture
- Location
- Oxford City
- Coordinates
- 51.75425, -1.25548
- Official website
- Visit official website
Visitor information
Opening information can change. Check the official website before visiting.
Nearby
Within 500m: 76 cafes, 0 restaurants, 162 businesses, 7 other places , 2 hotels
Within 1000m: 121 cafes, 0 restaurants, 266 businesses, 13 other places , 6 hotels
Within 2000m: 209 cafes, 0 restaurants, 481 businesses, 15 other places , 11 hotels
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Where to eat nearby
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