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Family visit at the Pitt Rivers Museum

Practical advice for exploring anthropological treasures in Oxford with younger visitors.

The Pitt Rivers Museum offers a unique look at global cultures through its dense, fascinating archaeological and anthropological collections. If you are planning a visit with your children, we recommend checking the official website for current family resources, activity trails, or any specific guidelines before you arrive.

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Family visits at the Pitt Rivers Museum
The Pitt Rivers Museum welcomes families with dedicated trails, craft activities, and accessible facilities to explore its unique ethnographic collections.

The Pitt Rivers Museum provides an engaging environment for families to explore its extensive ethnographic and archaeological collections together. Visitors can utilize various resources, such as exploration trails, to help navigate the galleries and engage with the exhibits. The museum is designed to be accessible for families, featuring lift access to all floors and baby-changing facilities on the ground floor to support a comfortable visit in Oxford.

Family highlights

  • Assorted family exploration trails available at the information desk.
  • Accessible building with lift access on all floors.
  • Baby-changing facilities located on the ground floor.
  • Craft activity projects available for families to try at home.
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What children can see and do

Families can collect exploration trails from the information desk to guide their visit. The museum also provides information on craft activities that can be completed at home, inspired by the museum's collections.

Age guidance

Some trails are noted as being particularly suitable for children under five.

Practical information

Admission is free. Buggies are welcome and all floors are accessible by lift. Baby-changing facilities are available on the ground floor. While eating is not permitted inside the museum, picnics are welcome on the lawn outside.

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The Pitt Rivers Museum offers a selection of resources to enhance the visitor experience for families, including interactive exploration trails and home craft projects. Many materials are available at no cost and provide flexible engagement options that can be enjoyed both during a visit and from home.

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Family Trails

Ages 0–5Free

An assortment of family trails is available to pick up at the information desk. Families can also download these trails at home to use during their visit.

Age guidance: Many trails are particularly suitable for children under five.

Practical information: Collect at the information desk upon arrival or download in advance from the website.

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Home Craft Activities

Free

The museum provides instructions for various tried and tested craft activities that families can create at home based on items in the museum collections.

Practical information: Accessible online through the museum's family resources page.

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