Community group sessions

Talking objects - how museum artefacts can help stimulate conversation, fun and memories.

The Oxfordshire Museums Service Learning and Access team has been running object-based sessions with groups of older people since 2004.

During this time, we have built up a wealth of experience, as well as a huge collection of fascinating stories from the people we visit.

How it works

A trained facilitator brings boxes of themed items to your group and helps get the conversation flowing. Museum artefacts, documents, photographs and a range of well-loved objects help to stimulate conversation and allow shared memories, often prompting much laughter.

There are more than 40 themed boxes of objects and photographs on topics such as 'Fun and Games', ‘Sporting Life’, 'Food' and 'Sunday Best'.

We are able to visit independent community groups, supported community groups, assisted living groups and day centres throughout Oxfordshire.

Cost: 

£25 for groups of up to 15 and £35 for groups of 15+. Maximum group size 25

All prices are subject to an annual review.

Session length: 45-60 minutes

More information

Download our Talking Objects catalogue (pdf format, 999 Kb) or complete our online booking form.

Talking Objects- 2024 dates

Reminiscence sessions at the Oxfordshire Museum

Do you have memories of Woodstock and the surrounding villages? We have a monthly group for people to meet up, reminisce about the old days and share memories.

Meetings take place on the first Friday of each month from 10.30am - 12.30pm in the Coach House at the Oxfordshire Museum. Sessions are free, but a donation of £1 per person is very much appreciated. Tea and coffee will be served.

Find the next Talking Objects event.

If you would like to discuss the services offered by the Learning and Access team in more detail, please contact us