Oxford Museum of Natural History

Visitor Information

• Location: Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW
• Admission: Free
• Opening hours: Daily, 10:00–17:00 (last admission 16:45)
• Phone: +44 (0)1865 272 950

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Highlights

• Famous dodo remains, among the most important surviving dodo specimens in the world.
• Dinosaur skeletons and Oxfordshire fossil discoveries.
• Over seven million natural history specimens covering zoology, geology, palaeontology, and mineralogy.
• Spectacular Victorian neo-Gothic architecture with a glass-roofed central court.
• Direct connection to the nearby Pitt Rivers Museum, which can be visited on the same trip.

Good to Know

• The museum is generally quieter on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings (10:00–11:00) and later afternoons (15:00–17:00).
• There is step-free access via the accessible entrance on the side of the building.
• An audio guide is available in multiple languages. 

If you're planning a visit, we can also suggest a half-day Oxford itinerary combining the Natural History Museum, Pitt Rivers Museum and join Free Walking Tour of Oxford. 

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