Museum
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
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The Oxford University Museum of Natural History occupies a stunning neo-Gothic building with a glass roof and cast-iron columns. Its exhibits cover the diversity of life on Earth, from fossils and minerals to insects and mammals. The star attractions are the Oxford Dodo, the most complete remains of a dodo bird in the world, and a full-scale cast of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton. Interactive displays and touchable specimens make it engaging for all ages, while the adjacent Pitt Rivers Museum offers anthropological treasures.
Don't miss
- See the Oxford Dodo, the world's most complete dodo skeleton, with preserved soft tissue.
- Stand beneath the towering cast of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton in the main court.
- Explore the 'Ark' of glass cases filled with taxidermy, including a giant sloth and a polar bear.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Oxford University Museum of Natural History
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inLondon: Natural History Museum Guided Tour & Audio Guide4.4★ · 186 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$12 per personSee dates →
Most bookedOxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide4.9★ · 7,295 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$48 per personSee dates →
Private & flexible3-Hour Private Tour of Oxford With University Alumni Guide5★ · 125 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$170 per personSee dates →More attractions in Oxford
