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Oxford University Museum of Natural History was established in 1860 to draw together scientific studies from across the University of Oxford. Today, the award-winning museum continues to be a place of scientific research, collecting and fieldwork, and plays host to a programme of events, exhibitions and activities for the public and school students of all ages.
For general enquiries, please contact: Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PW Telephone: 01865 272 950 Email: info@oum.ox.ac.uk
Oxford University Museum of Natural History holds an internationally-significant collection of natural history specimens and archives in a stunning example of neo-Gothic architecture. The main entrance is stepped. There is an additional level entrance as well as lift access to all floors. There is level access around virtually all of the museum.
About Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Founded in 1860 as the centre for scientific study at the University of Oxford, the Museum of Natural History on Parks Road houses the university’s scientific collections of zoological, entomological, geological, palaeontological and mineralogical specimens, accumulated in the course of the last three centuries.
ABOUT US. Oxford University Museum of Natural History holds an internationally-significant collection of natural history specimens and archives in a stunning example of neo-Gothic architecture. It is home to a lively programme of research, teaching and events focused on the sciences of the natural environment. Find Out More.
The Museum Library and Archives are open to the public, Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm throughout the year. Contact the team Please contact us if you have questions related to specific collections or would like to book a visit to the collections: library@oum.ox.ac.uk .
It is one of the longest continuous studies of a single bird species in the world, and has contributed much to our knowledge of the swift. In 1956, Swifts in a Tower was published, detailing the Lacks’ work on the colony. In 2018, the book was re-published, offering a fascinating insight into the swifts which continue to nest in the tower.
