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The Oxford University Museum of Natural History houses the University's scientific collections of zoological, entomological and geological specimens. The Museum itself is a Grade 1 listed building, renowned for its spectacular neo-Gothic architecture. Among its most famous features are the Oxfordshire dinosaurs, the dodo, and the swifts in the tower.

Swifts in the tower

Swifts on a nest in the Museum tower

The swifts are back from Africa. There will be pictures on the webcam soon.

A few of our favourite things

The golden ball

As part of our 150th anniversary celebrations we chose A few of our favourite things: Museum objects, places and features selected by the people who work here.

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