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Exhibitions

Cambrian ocean scene

First Animals

12 July 2019 - 1 September 2020

The remarkable story of the origin of animals

Chinese language version

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the dying embers wytham display

6th November 2019 to 30 April 2020

The Dying Embers: The Demise of the Ash

Consider the future of ash trees in the UK with Ash dieback in this display by Wytham Woods exploring folklore, ecology, and citizen science project you can be part of.

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1 Feb 2020 to 30 April 2020

Let's Talk About Climate

A taster of the thoughts and discussions from our recent climate change workshops with young people

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9 March to 10 May 2020

Captivating Crystals

A showcase of fine mineral specimens from around the world

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Upcoming events

the dying embers wytham display

The Dying Embers: The Demise of the Ash

Consider the future of ash trees in the UK with Ash dieback in this display by Wytham Woods exploring folklore,...

Consider the future of ash trees in the UK with Ash dieback in this display by Wytham Woods exploring folklore, ecology, and citizen science project you can be part of.

Consider the future of ash trees in the UK with Ash dieback in this display by Wytham Woods exploring folklore, ecology, and citizen science project you can be part of.

Consider the future of ash trees in the UK with Ash dieback in this display by Wytham Woods exploring folklore, ecology, and citizen science project you can be part of.

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Let's Talk About Climate

A taster of the thoughts and discussions from our recent climate change workshops with young people

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Captivating Crystals

A showcase of fine mineral specimens from around the world

Presenting case

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Eggtastic

Join us for an eggtastic afternoon make your own egg creation to take home. Family friendly, free, drop in.

Palaeontologist explaining fossils

Spotlight Specimen

An informal specimen show-and-tell in the Museum court. Ask questions and chat with Museum experts.<br><b>Suitable...

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

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

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

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.

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.

autism friendly

Autism-Friendly Opening

A relaxed morning opening for families in a quiet environment. Free, but must book. To book, email: education@...

A relaxed morning opening for families in a quiet environment. Free, but must book. To book, email: education@oum.ox.ac.uk.

A relaxed morning opening for families in a quiet environment. Free, but must book. To book, email: education@oum.ox.ac.uk.

A relaxed morning opening for families in a quiet environment. Free, but must book. To book, email: education@oum.ox.ac.uk.

specimen spirit

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.

Café Scientifique

Meet prominent researchers from a variety of sciences to discuss their work.

The First Animals exhibition

First Animals Tour

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

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From 17 March the Oxford University Museum of Natural History is closed

The Museum is following government recommendations for the closure of large public venues as a means of ‘social distancing’ to minimise the risks of person-to-person transmission of the Coronavirus (Covid-19). The health and safety of our visitors, students, staff and volunteers is paramount so we are closing the entire building. We will publish our re-opening date as soon as it is known.

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