Pitts River Museum

History

• Pitts River Museum was founded in 1884. When general Pitt Rivers. Who was An influential figure in the development of archaeology and evolutionary anthropology gave his collection to the university of Oxford.
• Augustus Henry Lane Fox was born in 1827 in Yorkshire. He entered the Royal Military Academy in 1841. He was commissioned into the Grenadier in 1845.
• Pitt Rivers interest in collecting archaeological and ethnographic objects came out of his early professional interests in the development of firearms.
• Later in his life it seems he collected objects during working trips and holidays abroad. However the vast majority of objects came from dealers, auction houses and fellow members of the Anthropological Institute.
• Eventually the general gave his collection to the university of Oxford on condition that they built a museum to house it, appoint a lecturer to teach about it and maintain the general mode of display.
• The museum first opened to visitors in 1887 and was fully open by 1892.

What is on at the museum ?

• The museum has a range of exhibitions.
• The Museum also features a range of different events.
• In addition, Pitts River Museum has a range of past exhibitions you can find out more about these by visiting the website.
• Pitts River Museum also has a range of collections.

Accessibility

• There is a platform lift at the main entrance of the museum for wheelchair and and pushchair users.
• An accessible parking space can be booked in advance on a first come first served basis.
• There is a lift to all floors and also infrared hearing support systems.
• There is also an adapted toilet and baby change facility.
• All the toilets are unisex fully self contained units which are accessible to all.
• Assistant dogs are welcome. However they need to be on a lead and can’t wander freely throughout the museum.
• The museum holds relaxed morning opening sessions which allows families with members on the autism spectrum to explore the museum in a quiet environment. Alternatively you can visit the websites ‘What’s On’ page to find out more information on when these sessions are taking place and how to book.

Additional Information

In conclusion to find out more about opening times, you can by visiting the website.

Alternatively, you could visit the eric knows website to find more places to visit in Oxford.

You can also support the Pitts Rivers Museum by becoming a member.

Entry to the museum is free however, donations are welcome to support the museum.