Oxford University Museum of Natural History
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Overview
Oxford’s Museum of Natural History was built between 1855 and 1860 to satisfy the growing, increasingly professionalized academic interest in biology, botany, archaeology, zoology, entomology and related fields. The museum reflects Oxford University’s position as a 19th-century centre of learning, with displays of early dinosaur discoveries and Elias Ashmole’s collection of preserved animals. Although visitors to the Pitt Rivers Museum must pass through the Museum of Natural History to enter it, the two should not be confused.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open daily 10-5
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
- Children
About the area
Located at the heart of England, Oxfordshire enjoys a rich heritage and varied scenery, with Oxford’s elegant streets a highlight for visitors. The landscape encompasses open chalk downland, picturesque rivers and attractive villages, while northwest of Oxfordshire is home to the sleepy backwaters of Abingdon, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington and Witney that reveal how Oxfordshire’s old towns evolved over the centuries.
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