Festival of Social Science Family Day

Friday 30 October, 10.00 - 15.00 

foss 2026 programme

As part of the annual Festival of Social Science, drop into the Museum to enjoy a range of activities exploring fashion, climate change, local government and entrepreneurship. Collect treasures around the Museum, create your own zine and solve the case of the costs we don't count!

No booking required, just drop in.

More about the Festival of Social Science

The Festival of Social Science is a fantastic opportunity for children and grown-ups alike to get hands on with fun and engaging activities, peek into the world of research and learn something new about our world.

The Festival celebrates the creative, engaging, and impactful work that social science researchers do to help us understand and influence the world around us, and we are excited to be returning with a packed programme of fun and activities. The theme for 2026 is Money, Finance and the Cost of Living and will be explore areas such as:  

  • Personal finances
  • Teaching children about money
  • Understanding and support for the cost-of-living crisis
  • The economy and how it works
  • How businesses make money
  • Starting your own business

To find out more, go to Festival of Social Science at the University of Oxford.