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The Museum is closed to the public for roof restoration during 2013. However, you can still explore the collections by joining one of our Behind-the-Scenes tours. Find out more on our blog.

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. Now they are back from Africa and nesting in the Museum tower - Swifts diary