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Free exhibitions

Be inspired by our latest exhibitions. Free admission and open every day.

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Library and City Walking Tours

Take a guided tour around our historic library buildings or discover more about the University and the city of Oxford on a walking tour.

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Shop and café

Browse our exclusive literary theme gifts in the shop or enjoy a delicious snack in the café.

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Tutankhamun Family Fun

16 and 23 August and 1 September 2022 | 10.30am – 12pm
Blackwell Hall, Weston Library

Join us for some 'Tutally' amazing activities exploring our exhibition, Tutankhamun: Excavating the Archive.

Children's stories: A family walking tour

July – September 2022
‘Once upon a time’ is how all good stories begin, and has Oxford got some stories for you! Our family walking tours are suitable for children aged 7 and up.

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Highlight stories

Discover more about the treasures of our collections with blog posts, podcasts and videos and delve into the secrets in our stores.

Old Schools Quadrangle, Bodleian Libraries, Oxford

Virtual tour

Not able to visit us in person? Explore the Bodleian Old Library with this virtual tour.

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Shop online

From literary gifts to Tolkien bestsellers, our online shop has gifts for everyone.

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Donate online

Donate and help us safeguard the treasures of the past for current and future generations.

Join Friends of the Bodleian

Become a Friend of the Bodleian and enjoy exclusive events, member-only discounts and the chance to see all our exhibitions before the general public.

Visit the world-famous Bodleian Libraries

Free exhibitions

Library and City Walking Tours

Shop and café

Summer holidays at the Bodleian Libraries

Tutankhamun Family Fun

Children's stories: A family walking tour

Discover the Bodleian online

Highlight stories

Virtual tour

Support us

Shop online

Donate online

Join Friends of the Bodleian

Keep in touch

Bodleian Libraries

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Visit the world-famous Bodleian Libraries

Free exhibitions

Library and City Walking Tours

Shop and café

Summer holidays at the Bodleian Libraries

Tutankhamun Family Fun

Children's stories: A family walking tour

Discover the Bodleian online

Highlight stories

Virtual tour

Support us

Shop online

Donate online

Join Friends of the Bodleian

Keep in touch

Bodleian Libraries

Useful links

Information for visitors