The Oxford University Museum of Natural History houses over 7 million scientific specimens in a stunning neo-Gothic building. Highlights include the dodo skeleton - one of the most complete dodo specimens in the world - dinosaur skeletons, and a vast insect collection. The museum connects to the Pitt Rivers Museum of anthropology.
Free admission. No booking required for individuals. Last admission 4:45pm
Weekday mornings are quietest. Very popular with families during school holidays
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Yes! The dodo skeleton is on permanent display and is one of the most complete specimens in the world. The museum also holds the only known dodo soft tissue
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