Pitt Rivers Museum
Ancient Egyptian wigs, South American feather headdresses, a bounty of anthropological artifacts in Oxford.

๐Ÿ“œ Unique space housing an awe-inspiring number and variety of anthropological and archaeological objects.
๐Ÿ” Famed for quirky and intriguing items like shrunken heads, witch bottles, and Samurai armour.

Why Go

๐ŸŒ Explore 600,000 objects arranged by type, not time or region.
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family-friendly with frequent events, trails, and crafts.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Collections are among the most important in the UK outside the British Museum.
โ˜• Enjoy the Horsebox Cafรฉ with locally roasted coffee and homemade cakes.

Why Avoid

๐Ÿšซ No food or drink allowed in galleries.
โš ๏ธ Tripods not allowed without written permission.
๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Limited parking in Oxford, suggest Park and Ride.

Tips

๐Ÿšถ Entry via Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
โ™ฟ Blue Badge parking available, book in advance.
๐Ÿšด Bike racks available near the entrance.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Entry is FREE, donations welcome.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Mondays 12:00-17:00 (Bank Holidays/Half-term 10:00-17:00); Tuesdays-Sundays 10:00-17:00.

Last updated 9 days ago

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