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A Story in Stone: Oxford University Museum of Natural History

University of Oxford, Museum Of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3PW

  • 13 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

A guided walk to learn about the polished stone columns that grace the interior of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History building.

The polished columns that decorate the interior of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History were specially selected to illustrate the geology of Britain. Join geologists Philip Powell and Nina Morgan for a colourful and informative tour of the building interior - and learn a lot about geology along the way.

This event is only suitable for adults and teenagers. Group size limited to 15; pre-booking is required.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
Tours: 1730-1830 & 1845-1945

Location & directions

University of Oxford, Museum Of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3PW

Contact on day:
Anna Clark
Telephone number:
+441865242918

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Bookings will open on 26th August 2025 at 9:30am via this webpage: https://www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk/story-in-stone-oxford-university-museum-natural-history
Booking website:
https://www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk/story-in-stone-oxford-university-museum-natural-history
Booking opens:
26 Aug 2025 09:30 AM

Additional information

The Grade 1 Oxford University Building now celebrated as one of the most important Gothic revival buildings of the 19th century

Max no of people per tour:
15
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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