Duration:
Half day
Price range:
Free
Suitable for:
About Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Explore the natural world in a stunning neo-Gothic building at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Discover internationally important collections covering zoology, geology, and entomology. Marvel at the dinosaur skeletons dominating the main court, including an Iguanodon and T-Rex. See the famous ‘Oxford Dodo’, mineral displays, and diverse animal specimens. The museum often hosts family-friendly trails, hands-on activities (‘touchable’ tables), and talks, making science accessible and engaging. It also houses the Pitt Rivers Museum (anthropology/archaeology) accessed through the same building (also free). A fascinating free day out in Oxford.
Opening hours
Open daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Closed 24-26 December and Easter Sunday.
Entry prices
Free entry to both the Museum of Natural History and the Pitt Rivers Museum. Donations welcome.
Birthday party hire
The museum offers venue hire for events but does not provide standard children’s birthday party packages. Consider a group visit combined with activities.
Facilities
Contact Details & Directions
Oxford University Museum of Natural History,
Parks Road,
Oxford,
OX1 3PW
Tel: 01865 272950
Email: info@oum.ox.ac.uk
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