Pitt Rivers Museum

Oxford

Type:Museum

South Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3PP

Tel: +44 01865 270927

Pitt Rivers Museum

About

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 atmosphere with dense displays of artefacts, many in the original wooden display cabinets.

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

Easly accessed on foot from the city cente by walking down Broad Street/ Parks Road. Please call Museum prior to vist for disabled parking.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station: Oxford

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