Oxford University Museum of Natural History in Oxford: photos, reviews

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Housed in an impressive Victorian neo-Gothic building, the Oxford University Museum of Natural History offers visitors an engaging journey through millennia of Earth's history. With a Google rating of 4.8, this fantastic museum captivates both adults and children with its interactive and thoughtfully curated displays. As you wander through the well-preserved exhibits, the intricate architecture of the museum itself adds an extra layer of wonder to the experience. Thanks to free entry, families and enthusiasts alike can immerse themselves in the fascinating world of natural history without any admission costs. Whether you spend an hour or two, the outstanding collections and mesmerizing design make this a must-visit attraction in Oxford.

Recommended visit time

1-2 hours

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Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for children

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Parks Road

Bus stop 230 m walk

St Giles Church

Bus stop 347 m walk

St Cross Road

Bus stop 415 m walk

South Parks Road

Bus stop 148 m walk

Keble Road

Bus stop 325 m walk

Wadham College (Stop W2)

Bus stop 370 m walk

4.8

based on 10,839 reviews

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4.8/5 10,839 reviews

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Ginger Ale

Amazing display of intact dinosaurs' skeletons, insects, animals of different countries. Also, the building itself is magnificent on the inside.

Evan Veitch

- FREE ENTRY (although I recommend you donate £5) This museum has a stunning collection of palaeontology, insects and birds along side many others. My personal recommendation is to view the ichthyosaurs along side the London clay display as the Oxford museum has the best specimen of Naupygus bucklandi in the world, so definitely don’t miss that!

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

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