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The Story Museum

Museum

42 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP –
Carfax, Oxford
From £228
hire fee
Up to 105
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available

Spaces for hire at The Story Museum

The Whispering Wood at The Story Museum
The Whispering Wood
Function Room
·
Private space
60 seats
80 standing
Step inside our Whispering Wood - a mysterious indoor forest. The room can be transformed with atmospheric lighting and dining tables, and chairs. Perfect for private functions, presentations, and evening dinners in the most unusual setting.
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £780 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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The Alice Room at The Story Museum
The Alice Room
Function Room
·
Private space
10 seats
10 standing
Situated next door to our café, themed around Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, ideal for small gatherings, meetings, or tutoring.
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £228 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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The Woodshed at The Story Museum
The Woodshed
Theatre
·
Private space
105 seats
120 standing
Lined with upcycled wooden doors, The Woodshed is a warm and informal space perfect for live events of all kind. The theatre has retractable raked seating, but can also be set up with tables and chairs, as well as theatre lights and PA system.
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £720 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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The Link Room at The Story Museum
The Link Room
Function Room
·
Private space
45 seats
A bright, spacious, oblong-shaped room, laid out with tables, chairs, and a projector screen. Perfect for meetings, classrooms , or workshops. This space is lined with windows providing an excellent view of The Story Museum’s beautiful skyline mural.
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £480 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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The Triangle at The Story Museum
The Triangle
Function Room
·
Private space
12 seats
Just like the name says, this is a small, triangular-shaped room, perfect for small meetings of up to 12 people or 1-1 tutoring. The room comes equipped with a digital display screen.
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £258 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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The Magic Common Room at The Story Museum
The Magic Common Room
Function Room
·
Private space
50 seats
60 standing
A magical space inspired by Hogwarts, set out with tables and chairs fully equipped with a digital smart board, lots of squashy, cosy armchairs!
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £660 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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The Cafe at The Story Museum
The Cafe
Cafe
·
Private space
60 seats
60 standing
If you’re looking for a dining space that will leave an impression on your guests, then look no further. Themed around many of the classic stories that feature in our exhibitions, our cafe has ground-floor access, and the use of the kitchen makes it an ideal space for private functions and parties.
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £480 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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42 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP

Prices and opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £228–£780 hire fee per day
The Whispering Wood
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
The Alice Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £228 hire fee per day
The Woodshed
10:00 – 16:30
from £720 hire fee per day
The Link Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
The Triangle
10:00 – 16:30
from £258 hire fee per day
The Magic Common Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
The Cafe
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Wednesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £228–£780 hire fee per day
The Whispering Wood
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
The Alice Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £228 hire fee per day
The Woodshed
10:00 – 16:30
from £720 hire fee per day
The Link Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
The Triangle
10:00 – 16:30
from £258 hire fee per day
The Magic Common Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
The Cafe
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Thursday
10:00 – 23:00
from £228–£780 hire fee per day
The Whispering Wood
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
The Alice Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £228 hire fee per day
The Woodshed
10:00 – 16:30
from £720 hire fee per day
The Link Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
The Triangle
10:00 – 16:30
from £258 hire fee per day
The Magic Common Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
The Cafe
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Friday
10:00 – 23:00
from £228–£780 hire fee per day
The Whispering Wood
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
The Alice Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £228 hire fee per day
The Woodshed
10:00 – 16:30
from £720 hire fee per day
The Link Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
The Triangle
10:00 – 16:30
from £258 hire fee per day
The Magic Common Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
The Cafe
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Saturday
10:00 – 23:00
from £228–£780 hire fee per day
The Whispering Wood
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
The Alice Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £228 hire fee per day
The Woodshed
10:00 – 16:30
from £720 hire fee per day
The Link Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
The Triangle
10:00 – 16:30
from £258 hire fee per day
The Magic Common Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
The Cafe
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Sunday
10:00 – 23:00
from £228–£780 hire fee per day
The Whispering Wood
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
The Alice Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £228 hire fee per day
The Woodshed
10:00 – 16:30
from £720 hire fee per day
The Link Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
The Triangle
10:00 – 16:30
from £258 hire fee per day
The Magic Common Room
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
The Cafe
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 3 days ago

Facilities and catering options

Up to 120
standing
Up to 105
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
External catering allowed
Accommodation available

About The Story Museum

The Story Museum is a most unusual museum in the heart of Oxford celebrating the power of stories and offers a range of interesting, creative spaces available for hire. Be it a party, meeting, workshop, conference or even a wedding, they can provide you with the right room.

Highlights include the Woodshed, a 100-seat theatre space, the Magic Common Room, a learning studio inspired by Hogwarts, and the Link Room, a bright and spacious room with courtyard views. They are licensed for alcohol and live entertainment and have an on-site café providing fresh and local refreshments. Whatever your event and requirements, they are determined to find a solution and make it work.

FAQ

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At The Story Museum, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

The Story Museum is located at 42 Pembroke Street, in the Carfax, Oxford district of Oxford.

The Story Museum is popular for

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