Oxford University Museum of Natural History’s Virtual Tour

Bring your school trip into the classroom with this virtual tour from the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.

Suitable for: KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5

Subjects: Biology, Science

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Bring the Oxford University Museum of Natural History into your classroom!

Use this interactive virtual tour to take a virtual school trip to the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.

Students can explore their collections and learn more about their exhibits with interactive facts and information cards.

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Suitable for: KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5

Ages: 7-11, 11-14, 14-16, Post 16

Subjects: Biology, Science

Topics: Animals, Evolution, Fossils, Insects, Living Things & Habitats, Biodiversity, Dinosaurs

Type: Virtual Tour

Use: In the Classroom, Before a School Trip, After a School Trip

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About Oxford University Museum of Natural History.

Oxford University Museum of Natural History holds an internationally significant collection of natural history specimens and archives in a stunning example of neo-Gothic architecture. It is home to a lively programme of research, teaching and events focused on the sciences of the natural environment.

The Museum offers a range of learning experiences for different audiences through structured taught sessions and tailored self-led activities. From early years children learning about dinosaurs to KS5 students carrying out their own research, the education team and collections staff can support your engagement with their collection.

Popular themes for resources include rocks, fossils, evolution and biodiversity. To see our full learning programme click the link below.

Many of their taught sessions are available as digital sessions. To find out more about their digital offer and talk about how these might be used in your teaching, please contact education@oum.ox.ac.uk.

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