University Museum of Natural History
University Museum of Natural History
  • Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
    OX1 3PD
Founded in 1860 as the centre for scientific study at the University of Oxford, the Museum of Natural History now holds the University’s internationally significant collections of geological and zoological specimens. Housed in a stunning example of neo-Gothic architecture, the Museum’s growing collections underpin a broad programme of natural environment research, teaching and public engagement. Among its most famous features are the Oxfordshire dinosaurs, the Dodo, and the swifts in the tower.

Opening hours: 10am - 5pm every day, admission free.

Café: the new Museum café is situated on the upper gallery over-looking the dinosaurs. There are child-friendly options available and families are always welcome.

Access: there is no public parking at the Museum, although disabled facilities are available to registered users. There is a lift to the upper gallery for wheelchair access. Registered guide dogs are allowed in the museum. 

Visiting as a group: it is essential for all groups planning to visit the Museum to make a booking. We are changing our booking process for international groups, and will not be taking any bookings until February 2015.

Light Touch is an exhibition of exquisite photographs of butterflies and moths from the Museum’s collection by Katherine Child. 

All of the Oxford University Museums offer family friendly activities. 

The Museum is about 10 minutes walk from Oxford city centre and about 15 minutes from Oxford station.

Open daily 12pm - 5pm. FREE admission.

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