Pitt Rivers Museum
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’.
The new extension and restored entrance which provide better provisions for the public, students and staff is now complete.
The entire collection of this museum is a Designated Collection of national importance.
Venue Details
Address
University of Oxford South Parks RoadOxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 3PP
England
Links
Telephone
- 01865 270927
Entry Charges
Admission Free
-
Venue Services
- Academic publications and resources available
- Adult lectures and courses held
- Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
- Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
- Direct teaching services for schools
- Events and resources for children and families
- Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
- Guided tours
- Induction loops in lecture theatres
- Information point provided
- Large print information and/or interpretation
- Member of staff available with responsibility for education
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Pre-booking service for groups
- Primary school education service available
- Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
- Public access available to collections information
- Secondary school education service available
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
- Touch exhibits
- Handling sessions
- Volunteering scheme offered
- Online shop
- Membership and/or Friends scheme offered
- General audio-guide available
- Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
- Community outreach programme/service
- Special educational needs education services available
- Professional development and training for teachers
- Online teaching materials available
- Early years education service available
- General guide to collections available
- Licensing programme
- Commercial filming service
- Support for extended schools services available
-
Venue Facilities
- Toilets
- Baby changing facilities
- Education facilities available
- Facilities for private functions and events
- Library
- Mail order service available
- Meeting room available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
- Parking for disabled available
- Research facilities for academics
- Shop
- Study facilities
- Toilets for disabled
- Wheelchair access to all public areas
- Wheelchairs available for loan
- Lecture theatre
- Late night openings
- Bicycle park
- Buggy parking facilities
- Studio/working space available
- Conference facilities available
- Cinema/film screening facilities
At a glance
University of Oxford South Parks RoadOxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 3PP
England