We rely on the generosity of our donors to enable us to reach as many people as possible with the power of stories.
The Story Museum is a registered charity with a mission to enrich lives, especially young lives, through stories.
From a child’s earliest days to their teenage years, we offer a creative learning programme in family centres, schools, youth groups, and at our award-winning museum to build creativity, literacy, and wellbeing. We prioritise families in Oxford’s least served communities and ensure price is no barrier with our free-to-access programme of tailored support.
The need for our work in Oxford is clear: 26% of children grow up in poverty, and despite the city’s reputation for academic excellence, disadvantaged pupils in the county perform worse than their peers nationally. We want to change this narrative with our vibrant Learning, Access, And Participation programme which last year supported nearly 13,000 children, teachers, and families.
With your help we can:
The generosity of our donors is vital to our success. If you’ve enjoyed visiting us and want to share the transformative power of stories with others, please consider making a donation or becoming a Friend or Fellow of The Story Museum. To find out more about our projects and partnerships, click here.
“We had an amazing time today at the Story Museum. It was incredible to see the appearance of pure joy on the children's faces; this is a wonderful sight! We hope to do some follow up work in art and in literacy.”
- Teacher