The Oxford University Museum of Natural History houses the University's scientific collections of zoological, entomological and geological specimens. The Museum itself is a Grade 1 listed building, renowned for its spectacular neo-Gothic architecture. Among its most famous features are the Oxfordshire dinosaurs, the dodo, and the swifts in the tower.
The Museum's overall mission is to assemble, preserve, and exhibit the University's natural history collections and to promote research, teaching, and public education in the natural sciences based on the Museum's collections.
In 2005, together with neighbouring Pitt Rivers, the Museum was the winner of the Guardian Family Friendly Museum Award.
We have a new bee hive at the Museum. Read about the bees in the building, and watch the 'bees at lunch' video.
There is a full programme of family activities running throughout the year; upcoming events are listed in What's on.
Visiting us: Opening hours: 10am - 5pm every day. Free admission.
Easter Closure: The Museum will be closed Sunday 24th April.
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