Banbury Museum & Gallery

Banbury Museum & Gallery is a family-friendly museum at the heart of Banbury's vibrant canalside on Castle Quay, exploring over 1000 years of history from Saxon origins to present day. The museum features two free permanent galleries - the Banbury Gallery displays Bronze Age finds, Saxon jewellery including a stunning 500AD gilded brooch, a Civil War cannon from Banbury Castle, 18th century plush cloth, Victorian market town exhibits, and costumes spanning 200+ years. The Waterways Gallery bridges the canal and tells the story of the Oxford Canal's vital importance to Banbury. The Pye Gallery hosts ever-changing temporary exhibitions featuring major artists like Grayson Perry and Turner, Vikings, and Lego displays. The museum incorporates historic Tooley's Boatyard from 1778. Visitors enjoy the museum shop with local crafts and Connie's café serving homemade food with canalside views. Free entry to permanent galleries. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-3pm.