Pitt Rivers Museum |
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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'.
Temporary Closure
To carry out Heritage Lottery Funded building works the Museum will close all public displays from Monday 7th July 2008.
The Oxford University Museum of Natural History, in front of the Pitt Rivers Museum, will continue to be open as usual. It is anticipated that the galleries will not re-open until early Spring 2009. For further information please contact the Museum or see the website.
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Opening Times
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(2008 times)
Monday 12-4.30pm; Tuesday to Sunday 10.00am-4.30pm. Check with the Museum for Christmas and Easter opening time.Temporary closure from 7th July 2008 until Spring 2009 for building works.
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Admission Charges
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(2008 prices)
Free
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Directions
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| Access to the Pitt Rivers Museum is through the Natural History Museum, Parks Road. |
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Pitt Rivers Museum Postcode for SatNav: OX1 3PP |
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