The Story Museum

If you are travelling to Oxford with young children, The Story Museum is the place to visit.

Tbh you don’t even need the kids. I’m pretty sure if you have ever appreciated children’s literature - you will love the story museum. We loved our visit and looking forward to the next one. My highlights was going through the wardrobe to Narnia and the Snowman room.

The only thing we didn’t love was ordering a kids lunch box for £6.50 and getting a lunch in a paper bag so will prob take a packed lunch next time and enjoy it at the nearby beautiful Christchurch meadow.

Our 5 year old granddaughter loved it, and parents and grandparents had a great time too! Lots of atmospheric sets and book nostalgia for all

A really excellent experience. We did 'The Galleries' tour and it was excellent for our 5-year-old. There was an audio story-telling experience, then a small dress-up experience, then comic book activity and then a small tour that had some sets from famous books. We spent about 2hrs here and I'd recommend it to parents looking for a fun and engaging activity that isn't too expensive.

A wonderful, memorable experience with family. Something for all age groups. Very well organised in the museum with lots of interactive activities. Very highly recommended.

We really loved this museum, I appreciate the owner's innovative thinking of building a museum based on stories. You can just immerse yourself in your childhood dreams and pretend that you are back to 9 years old and enjoy the fantasy land. Having said that, my 5 year-old didn't appreciate the whole museum, maybe he was a bit overwhelmed or maybe a bit tired but I can imagine an 8+year old kid will have a lot of fun as well as their parents.

Such a cute little museum that takes you back in time! My favorite room is probably Alice's room, but there are others to see. I'd say it's fun for both small and big kids😂

What a magical place, we took older people with us and while some of the museum is aimed at younger guests there is still so much to interact with and enjoy. My personal favourite was the enchanted library with lots to see and explore even Narnia! Fully accessible for wheelchair users and there is lots for all of the senses. There's a cute shop to visit and a cafe, it would have been nicer to have had a broader variety of sandwiches and rolls. All in all a lively place to visit and very lovely staff.

My daughter is 4 and is non verbal and autistic and has global developmental delay. She absolutely loved the SMALLER WORLDS SECTION as it was stories and paintings of books that were appropriate for her. THE GALLERIES part is better suited for slightly older children who enjoy reading and undertand the makeup of the rooms and displays. Regardless of all that it is amazingly set out and a lot of effort has gone into it and for children who love reading, it is well worth it!! I thoroughly enjoyed it and would go again!