




Explore world-class natural history collections featuring dinosaurs, minerals, and wildlife displays in a historic Victorian building.
Venue Type
Indoor
Typical visit duration
All day
Booking
Walk-in
Recommended ages
0 months (newborn)+
I was really impressed by the museum. Normally I am not really interested but all the things were so impressive especially the skeletons and the view from above. The informations are very interesting and the staff is really welcoming.
We visited the Oxford University Museum of Natural History during the recent United Kingdom heatwave. It was absolutely roasting hot inside, but despite the heat, we were so keen to spend time looking around because the place is just amazing. My son is a massive dinosaur fan and he absolutely loved it! There are so many incredible exhibits and stuffed animals, all set within a building that has a stunning interior. We unfortunately couldn't spend as much time as we wanted inside because of the temperature, though there are some specific spaces in the venue that are air-conditioned which offered a bit of relief. I would highly recommend visiting in cooler weather so you can comfortably take your time. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Just a note that no food is allowed inside to protect the exhibits, which is completely understandable. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I would recommend that anyone visiting Oxford definitely shouldn't miss this!
What a glorious find in Oxford (not sure it was actually lost tbh). I’ve visited Oxford for work for years and never explored properly. I took the plunge and easily found the museum. There is an eclectic mix of animals, fossils and general natural history. The highlight was the actual building, it was stunning with tons of natural light. My favourite touch was the columns holding the structure together were all made from different types of rock found all over the globe. Genius! I spent a great two hours exploring. It may be smaller with less exhibits than the London Natural History museum but it was still super interesting and easy to get around. It was a lovely place to explore for two hours and it’s FREE! Highly recommended.
Love both these museums: natural history and Pitt River. Super interesting pieces on show in both museums but note that the shrunken heads are no longer there as they have been returned to their original burial grounds. If you have accessibility needs, use the side entrance to avoid steps. Also worth note: there's a great coffee cart just outside and really well stocked museum shop too. 👍🏻
I visited this place last month & yes it was an outstanding design and development inside museum with much scientific look . Museum has been prepared with very long hard work it felt to me after looking at it and going through all around. I recommended everyone and all visitors to visit once. I am now back to my home india but hope to visit this place again by next week.
Reviews last updated: 6 October 2026
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This venue was last updated on 6 October 2026
