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Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford

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Full of archaeological and anthropological scholarly achievements, Pitt Rivers Museum is also easy on the eyes. When you enter the main court on the bottom floor, row after row of glass cases will greet you. These are filled with artifacts collected from every corner of the world by scientists at the University of Oxford. Look up and you may see some of the artifacts hanging above your head from the sculpted steel support beams. The second floor was renovated in 2009 and reopened as the Clore Duffield Education Center. This is a family-friendly center that gives visitors of all ages a chance to touch exhibits and learn the ins and outs of archaeology. Use our Oxford vacation planner to add Pitt Rivers Museum and other attractions to your Oxford vacation plans.
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  • Treasures everywhere you look. An amazing place! Make sure to check and take your time as on the ground floor there are far more exhibits to see than can first be seen! Truly amazing place could... 
    Treasures everywhere you look. An amazing place! Make sure to check and take your time as on the ground floor there are far more exhibits to see than can first be seen! Truly amazing place could...  more »
  • Used to love this museum, however I'm a bit confused while walking down the weapon aisle why a "funko pop" toy has been shoved there? Which has an accompanying sign about sexual relations. I bring... 
    Used to love this museum, however I'm a bit confused while walking down the weapon aisle why a "funko pop" toy has been shoved there? Which has an accompanying sign about sexual relations. I bring...  more »
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  • I wasn't really interested in the topic of the Museum, I honestly went there just because it was a part of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. But wow, the amount of interesting things they were able to pack in that tiny space was stunning. I just quickly went through, but from what I saw, if you are interested in the topic, it's a worth-it visit. And even if not, I recommend giving it at least 5 minutes, or just visiting the second floor, they have the biggest collection of weapons I ever saw, from some kinds of stones, through boomerangs, to modern weapons. It's gonna be worth it :)
  • Wonderful museum. Their catalog has items from all over the world. Each piece tells a story about a time, culture and people. Moreover, they do acknowledge the colonial and imperial history of the museum. Some artifacts were collected against the will of the indigenous people and draconian means were used. They also sell some good souvenirs.

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