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Curious Cubs

Pick up an activity bag and explore the Museum with some of our furry friends. Under 5s.

tarantula hands

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

Touch tours at the Museum of Natural History

First Animals Touch Tour

A hands-on tour of the First Animals exhibition for visitors who are blind or partially sighted.

darren dung beetles children

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

Carved botanical capital depicting British ferns

Architecture tours

Take a free volunteer-led tour to learn about the Museum’s Grade 1-listed building.

fossils bones public

Object Handling

Handle objects related to our displays and exhibitions

Board Game Science

Play family friendly science-themed board games together with University scientists. 5+. Suitable for all.

science saturdays

Science Saturdays

Meet scientists to investigate real natural history specimens from the collection. Ages 8+

family friendly sundays photo

Family Friendly Sundays

Family friendly trails, crafts, backpacks and more, all provided by Museum volunteers. Drop in.

tarantula hands

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

Hands on activities at the Museum of Natural History

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

imran sea stars echinoderms

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

tarantula hands

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

Carved botanical capital depicting British ferns

Architecture tours

Take a free volunteer-led tour to learn about the Museum’s Grade 1-listed building.

autism friendly

Autism-Friendly Opening

A relaxed morning opening for families in a quiet environment.

For families. Free, but must book; email education@oum.ox.ac.uk

incredible you

Incredible You: free drop in adult colouring for all ages

Incredible You: free drop in adult colouring for all ages

Oxford University Museum of Natural History Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PW

fossils bones public

Object Handling

Handle objects related to our displays and exhibitions

science saturdays

Science Saturdays

Meet scientists to investigate real natural history specimens from the collection. Ages 8+. Free. Drop in.

family friendly

Family Friendly Sundays

Family friendly trails, crafts, backpacks and more, all provided by Museum volunteers. Drop in.

Palaeontologist explaining fossils

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

tarantula hands

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

Palaeontologist explaining fossils

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

imran sea stars echinoderms

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for...

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts. Suitable for all. Drop in.

Carved botanical capital depicting British ferns

Architecture tours

Take a free volunteer-led tour to learn about the Museum’s Grade 1-listed building.

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