Oxford Museum of Natural History

The Oxford Museum of Natural History is one of the best museums in the city. To help you with your trip, we’ve put together the ultimate guide to the Oxford Museum of Natural History for you to enjoy!

The Oxford Museum of Natural History houses the University’s scientific collections of geological and zoological specimens. The Museum itself is a Grade 1 listed building, renowned for its spectacular neo-Gothic architecture. The collection’s most famous highlights include:
 

• The Oxford Dodo, which is the only surviving dodo soft tissue remains in the world.
• The Oxfordshire dinosaurs; including a Megalosaurus specimen, which was the first dinosaur to be scientifically described.
• The Jones’ Icones, which is one of the most beautiful and scientifically important early works on butterfly and moth collections.
• The swifts in the Museum tower, whose nesting can be witnessed from a live camera feed.

 
We recommend taking a couple of hours to wander around the splendid building, then heading out for a walk around the adjacent, stunning University Parks. The perfect day out!
Don’t forget to check out the museum’s website for their current events!



 

Sun – Sat: 10:00 – 17:00