🏛️ Oxford University Museum of Natural History – Gothic Wonder & Scientific Treasure

#postandearn 📍 Address: Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3PW 🕒 Opening Hours: Daily 10:00–17:00 (closed Dec 24–26) 🎟️ Admission: Free (donations welcome) 🌟 Highlights • Stunning neo‑Gothic atrium: The glass-and-iron roof arches over 126 columns, each carved from different British stones and topped with botanical capitals—a true Victorian marvel inspired by Ruskin and the Pre‑Raphaelite movement. • Dinosaur & fossil displays: Home to the world’s first scientifically described dinosaur (Megalosaurus bucklandii), plus imposing skeletons of T‑rex, triceratops, ichthyosaur, and the iconic Oxford Dodo soft-tissue remains. • Family-friendly exhibits: Kids love the hands-on zone—touchable specimens (bears, meteorites, fools’ gold), a glass‑walled beehive, stick insects, and educational displays l. • Rich breadth of collections: Explore minerals (30,000+ pieces), gemstones, biodiversity exhibits, evolution, primates, invertebrates, and more. ✅ Why Visit? • It’s Visually stunning—a cathedral of science set within living architecture. • Engaging for all ages—dinosaur fossils and tactile displays thrill families and adults alike. • Prompting wonder: The Oxford Dodo is a rare and poignant exhibit that connects with literary and natural history enthusiasts. • Adjacent to Pitt Rivers Museum—easy to pair two top Oxford attractions in one trip. #trip #historicallandmarks #localguides #familytrip #博物馆 #museum