Pitt Rivers Museum


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University of Oxford
South Parks Road
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 3PP

Tel: +44 (0)1865 270 927
Fax: +44 (0)1865 270 943
Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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One of Oxford's most popular attractions, famous for its period atmosphere and outstanding collections from many cultures around the world, past and present.

The Pitt Rivers Museum is the University of Oxford's museum of anthropology and world archaeology. Founded in 1884 following a gift to the University from General Pitt Rivers it retains its unique period atmosphere with dense displays of artefacts, many in the original wooden display cabinets. As a result, it has often been described as a 'Museum of Museums'.
Opening Times
(2011 times)
Opening Hours: Monday 12noon - 4.30pm, Tuesday - Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 10.00am - 4.30pm.

Please contact the Museum for Christmas and Easter closure.

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Free Admission.

Directions
Access to the Pitt Rivers Museum is through the Natural History Museum, Parks Road Oxford OX1 3PW.
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Pitt Rivers Museum Postcode for SatNav: OX1 3PP

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