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Cambrian ocean scene

First Animals

12 July 2019 - 1 September 2020

The remarkable story of the origin of animals.
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Duncan Murdock The why, what, when and how of the first animal skeletons

The why, what, when and how of the first animal skeletons

The why, what, when and how of the first animal skeletons

Chronicles of Charnia Frankie Dunn

The Chronicles of Charnia

An Introduction to Charnia - one of the oldest fossil animals

The First Animals exhibition

First Animals Tour

A tour of the First Animals exhibition with members of the exhibition team.

Science Short at the Museum of Natural History

Science Short

A short talk on the latest research based on themes in the First Animals exhibition. Suitable for all. Drop in...

A short talk on the latest research based on themes in the First Animals exhibition. Suitable for all. Drop in.

A short talk on the latest research based on themes in the First Animals exhibition. Suitable for all. Drop in.

A short talk on the latest research based on themes in the First Animals exhibition. Suitable for all. Drop in.

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The Weird and the Wonderful: interpreting exceptionally-preserved fossils

Evening talk by Professor Sarah Gabbot, exploring how we can interpret the evolution of life through exceptionally-preserved...

Evening talk by Professor Sarah Gabbot, exploring how we can interpret the evolution of life through exceptionally-preserved fossils.

Evening talk by Professor Sarah Gabbot, exploring how we can interpret the evolution of life through exceptionally-preserved fossils.

Evening talk by Professor Sarah Gabbot, exploring how we can interpret the evolution of life through exceptionally-preserved fossils.

Free, but must book. Suitable for adults and young people.

Virtual palaeontology: bringing the first animals to life in 3D

Virtual palaeontology: bringing the first animals to life in 3-D

Palaeontologist explaining fossils

Fossil Roadshow

Bring your your fossils to the museum to have them identified by our expert staff!

The First Animals exhibition

First Animals Tour

A tour of the First Animals exhibition with members of the exhibition team.

A fossil bed in Newfoundland, Canada - a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Don't walk on the rocks! Free, online webinar

Online evening talk by Museum Researcher, Dr Jack Matthews, introducing the science that's protecting the...

Online evening talk by Museum Researcher, Dr Jack Matthews, introducing the science that's protecting the world's oldest fossils.

Online evening talk by Museum Researcher, Dr Jack Matthews, introducing the science that's protecting the world's oldest fossils.

Online evening talk by Museum Researcher, Dr Jack Matthews, introducing the science that's protecting the world's oldest fossils.

Free, but must book. Suitable for adults and young people.

Science Short at the Museum of Natural History

Science Short

A short talk on the latest research based on themes in the First Animals exhibition. Suitable for all. Drop in...

A short talk on the latest research based on themes in the First Animals exhibition. Suitable for all. Drop in.

A short talk on the latest research based on themes in the First Animals exhibition. Suitable for all. Drop in.

A short talk on the latest research based on themes in the First Animals exhibition. Suitable for all. Drop in.

voice of the whale

Manchester Collective: Voice of the Whale

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

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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.

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Oxford University Museum of Natural History is closed

We are working hard to put measures in place following government guidance so that we can provide a safe place for everyone to enjoy the Museum. We are part of a phased opening of University buildings, and we are aiming to open in September. We hope to be able to confirm an opening date in the next few weeks. Do check our website for the latest updates, or sign up to receive our emails. We miss all our visitors and cannot wait to welcome you back to enjoy our inspiring collections.

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