Museums & Galleries · Oxford
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
📍 OX1 3PB
Photo: Simon Q from United Kingdom (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- See the world-famous Oxford Dodo soft tissue remains
- View Megalosaurus, the first scientifically described dinosaur
- Touch new mineral specimens on display plinths
- Step into an interactive Prehistoric Diver display
- See a giant trilobite fossil slab
Oxford University Museum of Natural History is a free-to-enter museum in a striking neo-Gothic building, open daily from 10am to 5pm. Inside you'll find the world-famous Oxford Dodo, the first scientifically described dinosaur Megalosaurus, touchable mineral displays, an interactive Prehistoric Diver experience and a giant trilobite fossil slab, alongside changing exhibitions on topics from critical raw materials to the geology of Star Trek. It suits families, school groups and natural history enthusiasts, with wheelchair access and a lift to the upper gallery, plus a lunchroom and shop on site. Based in Oxford, Oxfordshire, it's handy for a stay nearby, with Oxford station just 0.7 miles away and 46 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Daily, 10:00–17:00, last entry 16:45
- Booking
- Required for groups over 10 people
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access to ground floor and a lift to the upper gallery
- Parking
- Disabled parking available; coaches should use Keble Road for drop-off
- Best for
- Families, school groups and SEND visitors with bespoke support
From the attraction's own website on 21 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
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