Rumble Museum
Accredited school museum at Cheney School in Oxford with collections from fossils to modern objects, open to visitors by arrangement.
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About the museum
The Rumble Museum at Cheney is a partnership between the educational charity the Iris Project, which promotes learning about the ancient world, and Cheney School in Headington. It is named after Jamie Rumble, a young man who devoted his life to improving the lives of young people. The museum has been awarded full accreditation under the Arts Council Museum Accreditation Scheme.
The collections are spread across the school site. The official collection of original artefacts is mostly kept in the school library and is arranged by theme, including war and weaponry, science and medicine, the history of Headington, trade and economy, design and technology, African artefacts, civil rights and women's suffrage. Objects range from ammonite fossils, Mesolithic tools and Roman and Greek items to modern objects such as an iPod. An exhibition area in the canteen explores the history of Cheney School, which dates back to about 1797, and further departmental collections are shown in corridors and classrooms. The art department has a Victorian printing press that is in regular use.
Highlights
- Original artefacts from fossils and Mesolithic tools to modern objects
- Themed collections including war and weaponry, medicine and African artefacts
- Exhibition on the history of Cheney School in the canteen
- Victorian printing press in regular use
- Public workshops and events during the year
Permanent exhibition
- Collections across Cheney School – Themed collections of original and replica artefacts displayed in the school library, corridors, classrooms and canteen.
- Operated by
- The Iris Project and Cheney School
- Director
- Dr Lorna Robinson
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The museum runs workshops and events for the public throughout the year, and some events let visitors handle replica objects.
Getting there & parking
The museum is located at Cheney School, Cheney Lane, in Headington, Oxford.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Visits can be tailored to the interests and needs of the people booking. Some public events at the school include a chance to see the museum. |
