These are just a few of the mentions we’ve had in local, national and international press on the subject of our events and exhibitions.
January 2015
Story Museum’s backing for disabled access – Oxford Mail, 2 January
Story fun for youngsters at Museum – Oxford Mail, 6 January
Oxford Story Museum’s first festive production proves a sell-out hit – Oxford Mail, 7 January
For Art’s Sake – Tom Donegan, Events Manager, looks at throwing open the doors to make stories accessible to all – Oxford Times, 15 January
Stepping into Stories – Eye Magazine Blog, 16 January
Illustrator holding a children’s workshop – Oxford Times, 16 January
For Arts Sake – Honor Dawkins-Stean explains why Valentine’s at the Museum will be very special – Oxford Times, 29 January
Mum about town: Museums are not just places for big people – Oxford Mail, 31 January
February 2015
The Phil Gayle Show – BBC Radio Oxford, 3 February 2015
Name a cake and get a slice of the action – Oxford Mail, 5 February 2015
Look out for lots of fun at half term – Oxford Mail, 14 February 2015
March 2015
ACE awards £17.5m in first round of resilience fund – Museums Journal, 4 March 2015
‘Draw me a story’ review – Daily Information, 25 March 2015
Story Museum’s latest display is quick on the draw – Oxford Mail, 26 March 2015
April 2015
Sara Cox interviews Draw me a Story co-curator Sarah Garson, BBC Radio 2 (2:10:35)
May 2015
Cartoon heroes draw crowds to comic book fest – Oxford Mail, 6 May 2015
Children’s author meets pupils – Oxford Times, 14 May 2015
Bookish things for kids to do this half term – Guardian Children’s Books, 21 May 2015
Wanted: 100 Alices for a special day of adventure – Oxford Times, 22 May 2015
Top Family Days Out – Oxford Mail, 27 May 2015
What’s the Story as children rock Museum – Oxford Mail, 28 May 2015
June 2015
Puppet show is a real treat for children – Oxford Times, 2 June 2015
Book Award leaves illustrator speechless – Oxford Times, 4 June 2015
Malorie Blackman Children’s Laureate: I don’t believe in regrets – Guardian Children’s Books, 4 June 2015
The double benefits of being a volunteer – Oxford Mail, 6 June 2015
An Alice in Wonderland experience in Oxford – Condé Nast Traveller, 9 June 2015
Oxford set to become a Wonderland for Alice’s Day, Oxford Mail, 16 June 2015
Oxford se convierte en el Pais de las Maravillas, El Pais, 16 June 2015
Alice Turns 150 This Year – The Times of India, 18 June 2015
Attraction is to be turned into a house of horrors – Oxford Mail, 19 June 2015
Pupils create a dystopian world to learn new skills – Oxford Times, 26 June 2015
Appeal for 150 Alices to celebrate Alice’s Day – BBC Radio Oxford & BBC South Today Oxford, 29 June 2015
July 2015
Alice’s Oxford by bike: Follow Lewis Carroll’s heroine around the city on 2 wheels – Independent, 1 July 2015
Why the fourth of July is a wonderful day for Alice – The Irish Times, 1 July 2015
Rare first edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland on display – BBC News online, 1 July 2015
City turns into Wonderland to celebrate Alice’s big birthday – Oxford Times, 2 July 2015
Alice in Wonderland: Marking the birth of a Classic – Oxford Times, 2 July 2015
Alice in Wonderland: 150th anniversary – BBC South, 3 July 2015
Alice’s Day: 150th anniversary celebrations in Oxford – ITV News, 3 July 2015
Events held across Oxford for Alice’s Day on 150th Anniversary – Oxford Mail, 4 July 2015
Live broadcasts from The Story Museum on Alice’s Day – BBC Radio Oxford, 4 July 2015
Alices pursue rabbit on a very important date – Sunday Telegraph, 5 July 2015
Madness descends on city for Alice tribute – Oxford Mail, 6 July 2015
Discover Alice in an Oxford Wonderland – OX Magazine, 6 July 2015
The Most Wonderful Alice in Wonderland Events Hitting the UK – Marie Claire, 8 July 2015
Alice in Wonderland turns 150 – Deutsche Welle TV, 11 July 2015
Joyeux anniversaire Alice! – Mamanvoyage.com, July 2015
Alice’s Day – Virginie B Lifestyle Blog, July 2015
Celebrity Masterchef (Alice in Wonderland special) – BBC One, 18th July 2015
Getting messy by learning at The Story Museum – Oxford Mail, 22 July 2015
Celebrating Maggie’s Day and the power of stories – Oxfordshire Community Foundation, July 2015
July Study Day – A Novel Approach in Oxford – South and East Museums Federation, July 2015
August 2015
Alice in Wonderland: Where inspired Lewis Carroll’s classic? – BBC News Online, 10 August 2015
September 2015
Profile: Duncan Saunders – Museum’s Journal, September 2015
The Story Museum gets ready for The Big Draw! – Oxford Prospect Magazine, 7 September 2015
Passions of top children’s author – Oxford Mail, 22 September 2015
October 2015
Review of The Story Museum – Naptime Natter Blog, 12 October 2015
Anniversary celebration to relive magic of novels – Oxford Times, 24 October 2015
November 2015
Go down the rabbit hole for a twisted adventure – Oxford Mail, 19 November 2015
December 2015
Follow the White Witch through the wardrobe – Oxford Mail, 4 December 2015
Winter’s Tales review – Oxford Times, 30 December 2015