SOFO Museum

44 years ago this month, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands. David Chaundler took command of 2PARA in the Falklands following the death of Lt. Col. Jones VC at Goose Green in May 1982. Hear his full story on Youtube now, complete with Q&A: buff.ly/5lveMTq

Have you dropped in to the 50 Objects exhibition yet? Here's Community Curator James with a look at one of the Waterloo-era objects you'll discover on display

Happy #Easter 🐣 We're taking a little break, closing the museum today while you enjoy your eggs - but we'll be open Easter Monday 2pm - 5pm. Join us later in the week for more holiday activites too!

How exactly was an unknown casualty of the Great War identified as Lt. Osmond Wordsworth, descendant of the famous poet? Ingram explains... #oxfordshire #military #heritage #50objects #exhibition #museum #archives #miliatryhistory #firstworldwar #localhistory #jccc #cwgc

April is the Month of the Military Child - to mark this we're offering free admission for military children (with paying adult) all April. Military families can enjoy the museum for a lot less this Easter! @LittleTroopers_ #littletroopers #militarychild

Today is Second World War day at the museum - drop in for all our permanent and temporary exhibitions, including Oxfordshire's Military Heritage in 50 Objects, plus WW2 living history displays. buff.ly/6484s5G

The Oxf & Bucks LI took 50% casualties during Operation Varsity. Here Philip describes the aftermath of a hard landing which left just himself, 9 other men, and a single officer standing #operationvarsity #rhinecrossing #secondworldwar #history #militaryhistory #oralhistory

Ingram tells us about how he got involved with one of our #50Objects and helped identify their owner. You can see the objects and hear more from Ingram in Oxfordshire's Military Heritage in 50 Objects! #exhibition #history #heritage #military #militaryhistory #firstworldwar

We've got lots planned for the Easter Holiday, so you'll find something for everyone, from Easter-themed craft workshops to Second World War living history days! Find out more and book a workshop now: buff.ly/hoJpw70 #easter #schoolholidays #whatson #museums

#onthisdayinhistory 1945 - Operation Varsity, the crossing of the Rhine. The largest single-day airborne operation of the war, success came at the cost of heavy casualties. Philip Aucott, who featured in 2025's Varsity exhibition, describes when his glider was hit on approach

A (very) quick march through our exhibition opening today - Oxfordshire's Military Heritage in 50 Objects is open until 30 April 2026! #50objects #militaryhistory #militaryheritage #history #heritage #oxfordshire #buckinghamshire #museum #woodstock #cotswolds #exhibition #open

Unfortunately, Saturday afternoon's talk on The Battle of Singapore has been cancelled - but we'll have another talk looking at the Second World War in Asia next month with Robert Lyman. Tickets available now: buff.ly/uITelUs Image: NAM 1998-01-154-6

Don't miss this Saturday's afternoon talk, as Lt. Col. Mike Tickner returns to continue the story of Far East campaign of the Second World War with The Battle of Singapore, from 2pm, 21 March 2026. Get your ticket: buff.ly/RjWiiTF

This weekend The Remarkable Dance Company are rehearsing and performing Life Lines in our galleries - rehearsals will be taking place throughout today, before full performances at 2.30pm and 4pm on Sunday 15 March Book Sunday performances here: buff.ly/vDq1ODb

Did you join us for an evening with @almurray at Blenheim Friday night? We rated it about as highly as Al rates Monty! A big thankyou to Al and everyone who came, #BlenheimPalace and @OspreyBooks for sponsoring us 🙏

With a number of #Waterloo artefacts taking the spotlight in our 50 Objects exhibition this month, the latest online talk to make it to Youtube is Gareth Glover's look at the 52nd (Oxfordshire) Regiment at the famous battle - did they lead the charge? buff.ly/dn1qkYe

The Battle of Singapore was the British Army's most humiliating defeat, with around 140,000 British and Commonwealth troops killed, wounded or captured. What went wrong? Find out in our next talk, 2pm Saturday 21 March 2026. Tickets: buff.ly/RjWiiTF Image: IWM HU2781

#IWD2026 Drop in today to see the Iraqi Women Art & War exhibition, Women Weaving Stories. They're also running their Pop-Up Cafe - sharing an authentic taste of Iraq alongside their stories. #internationalwomensday #iwaw #iraqiwomenartandwar @rana72

@mickyw123 Glad you enjoyed it!

At Blenheim Palace for @almurray evening. Most enjoyable @WeHaveWaysPod .

2.30pm Show: buff.ly/AqynyCX 4pm Show: buff.ly/9KqE27b

1 week to go! On Sunday 15 March, 80 years on from Naomi Warren embarking on a journey to a new home, a new life, we welcome you to see Life Lines - a promenade dance performance inspired by her story, performed by The Mill Arts Centre's Remarkable Dance Company. Book Now ⬇️