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Visit the world's first natural history museum and explore its collections, exhibits, events and research. Learn about Earth, science and nature with free entry and online activities.
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The Oxford University Museum of Natural History (OUMNH) is a museum displaying many of the University of Oxford's natural history specimens, located on Parks Road in Oxford, England. It also contains a lecture theatre which is used by the university's chemistry, zoology and mathematics departments.
Learn about the history, collections, research and events of the Museum, which was founded in 1860 and has a stunning neo-Gothic building. Explore the highlights of the specimens and archives, such as the first dinosaur and the Oxford Dodo, and the adjacent Pitt Rivers Museum.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History is located in the centre of Oxford on Parks Road, OX1 3PW. It is a five-minute walk from the Bodleian Libraries and in the same building as the Pitt Rivers Museum. The Museum encourages visitors to make use of Oxford's excellent green travel provisions, including Park and Ride services and cycle routes.
The Oxford University Museum of Natural History or OUMNH displays many of the University of Oxford’s natural history specimens. It also contains a lecture theatre that is still used by the university’s zoology, chemistry, and mathematics departments.
Explore the University of Oxford's collections of geological and zoological specimens at the Museum of Natural History. Learn about the museum's history, research, teaching and public engagement programmes in a stunning neo-Gothic building.
Explore the history, architecture, and exhibits of the Museum, a 'cathedral to science' built in 1860. Discover the famous specimens, stories, and connections of the Museum, from dinosaurs to Pre-Raphaelites.