Have you ever wanted to roam around a museum at night and see the exhibits come to life?
The Museum of Oxford is teeming with characters from across history at the Rewind Time family day on Saturday April 9.
The team, History Needs You, will be taking the roles of key players in Oxford’s story, interpreting exhibits, hosting workshops and entertaining visitors.
Meet Eleanor Jourdain (1863-1924) one of the first women to lecture at the University of Oxford, who will talk about the Suffragette movement.
The grown-up Alice Liddell (1852-1934) will be there.
Saint Frideswide (650-727) is the patron saint of Oxford and the University. She sits at a table carefully illuminating a scroll of paper. She will show you how to make beautiful, illuminated manuscripts of your own.
A merry band of musicians transport us through time with ballads and melodies, wandering into the street and around the Museum.
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Alongside these historical figures, present day artists will include Rana Ibrahim, founder and director at Iraqi Woman Art and War. She will show you how to write your name in beautiful Arabic calligraphy.
Councillor Mary Clarkson, cabinet member of Culture, Leisure and Tourism, said: “The Rewind Time family day is going to be an exciting occasion for everyone and anyone to explore the galleries, meet some wonderful characters and learn about our culture and history.”
To find out more visit museumofoxford.org/
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