Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

2021-09-18

The Main Court of the Museum will be converted in 2020, with the massive showcases changed and beautiful new displays installed. During this time a few displays will flow or be removed, with some areas of the courtroom briefly inaccessible. Museum commencing hours will continue to be as ordinary, each day from 10am to 5pm. The central courtroom offers an exceptional image of what’s inside the Museum. You'll be struck with the aid of the sight of the Iguanodon and T. Rex Skeletons towering over you, surrounded by using presentations together with the Oxford Dodo, insects, minerals, and the primary dinosaur to be scientifically described – Oxfordshire’s Megalosaurus. Fish, reptiles, birds, mammals and more – take a journey via the numerous evolutionary adaptations of animals. Then find out how all dwelling matters are connected in a branching tree of existence in Deep Tree interactive show. Look up to see the hanging whale skeletons suspended from the ceiling, then visit the first floor to look the British fowl shows. Find out how rocks and minerals are fashioned below and at the Earth’s surface, and find out minerals extracted from mines and quarries across the globe.