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Museum of the History of Science

Broad St., Oxford OX1 3AZ, England
44-1865-277280
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Ranked #17 of 89 attractions in Oxford
Type: History Museums, Science Museums
Owner description: This museum boasts an unrivalled collection of more than 10,000 scientific instruments ranging from the time of antiquity to the early twentieth... more » Owner description: This museum boasts an unrivalled collection of more than 10,000 scientific instruments ranging from the time of antiquity to the early twentieth century. « less
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Really good place to visit to have a look around. A good selection of science equiptment and some helpful staff to ask if you have any questions. The one shame is that it isn't a big place compared to the Ashmolean, so they can't fit too much inside it - but not really their fault.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

This is free on entry but you are encouraged to make a donation. There are some really interesting things to see and so much of it. The highlight for me was the penicillin section and the collection of surgery instruments and the old draughtsman instrument. I a, not sure this a museum for kids. There are also a lot of... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

usually love this museum ,went to the late night opening event at the museum first asked where toilets were and told no public toilets ant to go to nearest which was a toilet in covered market which turned out to be a druggy haunt not the best experience,on my return i met with my wife and friends who wanted to... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Incredible collection of science history including Einstein's blackboard with original calculations! Well worth a visit but allow a good hour or 2 at least. Highly recommended!

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I really liked this museum but felt totally out of my depth with all the information and artefacts - a lot more than classroom science! Very interesting but may not hold childrens' attention for too long.

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See 3 more reviews by jthompson29 for Oxford
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Well if your not a science person ths museum is not for you, its full f historical instruments, the good one was enstiens original blackboard, bit boring

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Wish I had more time I only managed to visit for about half an hour. if science interests you give yourself lots of time. Ancient pieces! The displays give one a lot of information.

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NSW, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

We only discovered the Museum of the History of Science by chance, as we were waiting for a tour of the Bodleian Library. The History of Science Museum is next to the Sheldonian Theatre, which you will recognise by its imposing 13 Sheldonian 'herms' or sculptures (we only saw the outside of the theatre). It has quite a non-distinct entrance... More

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Berlin, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Albert Einsteins Black board is located there! It's a museum which contains a lot of older science equipment which was used during the 1920s and 1930s. Old time machines and old medical instruments in addition to test glasses and pistons. Worth going there! It's an very old building, not that large but a few stairs to walk up and down.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

worth going in just to see the building, particularly the old chemistry lab downstairs. Einstein's blackboard is there too.

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