Ancient Games

Ancient Games

Ever wondered what games people played across the centuries? Head to MOX to create and play board games based on archaeological finds.

By Museum of Oxford

Date and time

Monday, August 18 · 11am - 1pm GMT+1

Location

Museum of Oxford

St Aldate's Oxford OX1 1BX United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Ever wondered what games people played across the centuries? Head to MOX to create and play board games based on archaeological finds.

Create paper board games and tokens based on those found by archeologists. Take your games away with you to play at home!

This session runs from 11.00-13.00. You can drop in and out any time during these 2 hours.

This workshop is suitable for ages 5+

Tickets cost £1.50 per child. A child ticket include access for one accompanying adult. Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite (booking fee applies) or at the Museum Shop.

Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

We recommend booking in advance to secure your place.

Sales from tickets help support our work to deliver fun and accessible family activities, community engagement projects, schools workshops, exhibitions and special events for Oxford’s people in our Museum spaces.


Further information

Access

There is step-free, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then a lift to the basement.

Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor, before entering the Museum. Please contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our page dedicated to access at the museum.


Photo consent

Please be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know during the event.


Organized by

The Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. We're located inside the historic Grade II listed Oxford Town Hall in the heart of the city.

£2.33Aug 18 · 11:00 AM GMT+1