Entry to the Museum is FREE and not ticketed. Groups/organisations with more than ten visitors arriving on the same day must book in advance (see our website for more details). Oxford University Museum of Natural History was founded in 1860, and today it holds an internationally-significant collection of natural history specimens and archives. Housed in a stunning neo-Gothic building inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites, the Museum is home to a lively programme of research, teaching and public events.
A fantastic museum for the whole family in the heart of Oxford, free admission and no waiting time. A stunning, well kept museum with plenty to explore on natural history. Quiet and easy to read information and two floors of displays to see. Beware some of the skeletons may be spooky to very young children! Accepting donations, this is a lovely place visit for children and adults alike. I will definitely be visiting again.
Probably the coolest natural history museum I have ever been to. The building is gorgeous, and it's set up in a really cool way where it's easy to see everything, since it's all in one room! The exhibits and specimens are awesome, and it was crazy to me how old some of the things they have are. There was also a section of things you can touch, if you're into that. Definitely check it out!
Absolutely wonderful day at the museum. So many amazing things to see. Highly recommend. Entrance is free donations are excepted.
The Oxford University Museum of Natural History is a renowned institution located in Oxford, showcasing a vast collection of natural history specimens. Housed in a stunning Gothic Revival building designed by Thomas Newenham Deane and Benjamin Woodward, the museum features exhibits on geology, paleontology, mineralogy, and zoology. Highlights include impressive dinosaur fossils, an extensive collection of minerals, and a captivating display of the museum's historical archives. The museum serves as both a centre for scientific research and an educational attraction, offering visitors a fascinating insight into the natural world.
I had a fantastic experience with free entry and so much to see. The staff member in the Pitts Rivers Museum area was lush and came up to recommend the floor plan and guide me around, I also saw them giving further knowledge to other visitors and they were clearly very passionate and knowledgeable which was a joy to see. I appreciated the acknowledgement of the ownership history of the artefacts and the action they are taking. I also really appreciated a lot of discussion around invisible disability and proactive listening to ideas from the public.
A stunning Victorian neo-Gothic space at the heart of the Museum, built in 1860 and in use as a museum ever since. The world-class natural history collection, and Pre-Raphaelite era stonework and decoration are available for guests to view. The Main Court is the perfect space for a large reception or formal dinner, with that extra 'wow' factor, and provides an atmospheric backdrop for talks, recitals, filming or photography shoots. Accessibility: Full disabled access. Audio Guide: Available in nine languages. Collections: Mineralogy and Petrology Palaeontology. Free entry
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A fantastic museum for the whole family in the heart of Oxford, free admission and no waiting time. A stunning, well kept museum with plenty to explore on natural history. Quiet and easy to read information and two floors of displays to see. Beware some of the skeletons may be spooky to very young children! Accepting donations, this is a lovely place visit for children and adults alike. I will definitely be visiting again.
Probably the coolest natural history museum I have ever been to. The building is gorgeous, and it's set up in a really cool way where it's easy to see everything, since it's all in one room! The exhibits and specimens are awesome, and it was crazy to me how old some of the things they have are. There was also a section of things you can touch, if you're into that. Definitely check it out!
Absolutely wonderful day at the museum. So many amazing things to see. Highly recommend. Entrance is free donations are excepted.
The Oxford University Museum of Natural History is a renowned institution located in Oxford, showcasing a vast collection of natural history specimens. Housed in a stunning Gothic Revival building designed by Thomas Newenham Deane and Benjamin Woodward, the museum features exhibits on geology, paleontology, mineralogy, and zoology. Highlights include impressive dinosaur fossils, an extensive collection of minerals, and a captivating display of the museum's historical archives. The museum serves as both a centre for scientific research and an educational attraction, offering visitors a fascinating insight into the natural world.
I had a fantastic experience with free entry and so much to see. The staff member in the Pitts Rivers Museum area was lush and came up to recommend the floor plan and guide me around, I also saw them giving further knowledge to other visitors and they were clearly very passionate and knowledgeable which was a joy to see. I appreciated the acknowledgement of the ownership history of the artefacts and the action they are taking. I also really appreciated a lot of discussion around invisible disability and proactive listening to ideas from the public.
A stunning Victorian neo-Gothic space at the heart of the Museum, built in 1860 and in use as a museum ever since. The world-class natural history collection, and Pre-Raphaelite era stonework and decoration are available for guests to view. The Main Court is the perfect space for a large reception or formal dinner, with that extra 'wow' factor, and provides an atmospheric backdrop for talks, recitals, filming or photography shoots. Accessibility: Full disabled access. Audio Guide: Available in nine languages. Collections: Mineralogy and Petrology Palaeontology. Free entry
