Pitt Rivers Museum Photograph Collections Behind-the-Scenes

Known for its dense displays of objects, the Pitt Rivers Museum also houses an extensive photography collection. Held in the Museum's research space (on the first floor), the two sessions available are an opportunity to view some of the many photographs and learn about key figures in the history of the Museum. Visitor numbers limited to 20 people per session, with two sessions featuring same content.

The event will be in the staff only Research Space behind the scenes on the first floor of the Museum. The Meeting point will be at the bottom of the stairs leading from the main entrance via the Museum of Natural History. There is lift on the platform to the bottom of the stairs.
The first floor is accessible via a public lift as well as stairs.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

First Session: 11am - 12pm Second Session: 2pm-3pm

Location & directions

South Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3PP

Contact on day:

Anna Clark

Telephone number:

+441865242918

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Bookings for our event will open in the week of 24th August 2026

Booking website:

https://prm.web.ox.ac.uk/event/pitt-rivers-museum-photography-collections-behind-the-scenes

Accessibility details

There is limited parking at the Museum. Access to accessible parking is via the Pitt Rivers Museum’s South Entrance in Robinson Close, off South Parks Road. This space can be booked in advance on a first come first served basis (telephone 01865 613 000). If there are specific access needs then those booking are advised to contact the Museum. Full access details including updates to facilities are available on the Museum's website: https://prm.ox.ac.uk/access

Additional information

The Meeting point will be at the bottom of the stairs leading from the main entrance via the Museum of Natural History. There is lift on the platform to the bottom of the stairs. The first floor is accessible via a public lift as well as stairs.

Max number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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