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Hands-On Coins Sessions

Hands-On Coins Sessions

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Date & Time

Sun, 25 Jan 2026

11:00 - 15:30

Venue

Ashmolean Museum - Money Gallery

Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2PH

Price

Free

Other showtimes available

2 total
Sun 25 Jan
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About this event

A hands-on educational activity where visitors can handle historic coins from different times and places with the help of volunteer experts. This free drop-in session takes place every Saturday in the Money Gallery on the Lower Ground Floor of the Ashmolean Museum. The activity is designed to give visitors a tactile experience with historical numismatics, allowing them to explore the physical properties and historical significance of coins from various periods and cultures. Volunteers provide gu...

Event Highlights

  • Handle genuine historic coins from different time periods and cultures
  • Learn from knowledgeable volunteer experts
  • Free drop-in activity - no booking required
  • Interactive educational experience suitable for families
  • Located in the specialized Money Gallery

Programme

11:30am-3:30pm

Hands-On Coins Session

Drop-in session where visitors can handle historic coins with volunteer guidance

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What to bring / Requirements

  • Most suitable for ages 7+
  • Subject to volunteer availability

Organized by: Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Contact: visitorexperience@ashmus.ox.ac.uk

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