My niece works in a really charming place in Oxford called The Story Museum. Last month, we took a day trip from London to pay her a visit, and she gave us a behind-the-scenes tour.
The Story Museum exists “to celebrate children’s stories and to share enjoyable ways for young people to learn through stories as they grow.” It has a very nice website here.
Although founded in 2003, the museum only recently found a permanent home in three 19th and 20th century buildings on Pembroke Street. In the 13th century, the site was the location of the first purpose-built college dormitory.
There is a lot of renovation work to be done, so the museum is not fully open to the public, but you can find out how to schedule a visit here.
It is currently hosting the exhibit “Tea with Alice: a world of Wonderland illustration” (but only until September 16).
Children can take part in a Mad Tea Party in the “Be it” room.
That’s mulch on the floor.
There is also an amazing exhibit called “Storyloom” that is hard to explain, but you can hear all about it in this interview with the creator.
I really liked the screen for their courtyard porta-potties.
Click here for information about how to donate to the museum — in sterling, euros, and dollars.
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