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A stunning Victorian building home to 7 million objects. Free entry, open 10-5 every day.
@sue-newell.bsky.socialReposted by @morethanadodo.bsky.socialShout out for Megalosaurus drawn by Mary Morland for William Buckland this #FossilFriday just discussed by Emma Nicholls @morethanadodo.bsky.social et al on In Our Time #BBCRadio4 #hoggroup
@morethanadodo.bsky.socialYou might have heard our very own Dr Emma Nicholls (far left in this image) on BBC's In Our Time on Radio 4 this morning. She was joined by Prof Emily Rayfield and Prof Steve Brusatte to discuss all things Megalosaurus!
If you missed it check it out here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0032fqb
@morethanadodo.bsky.socialMegalith by MECHANIMAL is coming to the Museum.
Presented by the Schwarzman Centre, the Museum will be hosting an immersive experience from 24-31 October and a ticketed performance 30-31 October.
https://oumnh.ox.ac.uk/event/megalith-performance-by-mechanimal-1
@morethanadodo.bsky.socialFear not, all rocks are good rocks. (This was definitely not written by a sentient rock, but a human.)
@morethanadodo.bsky.socialThis year marks Star Trek's 60th anniversary! Dr Emma Nicholls wanted her staff presenting case to celebrate the geology of Star Trek, so we said 'Make it so!'. Live long and Prosper, fellow Trekkies
@craftybathcat.bsky.socialReposted by @morethanadodo.bsky.socialVisited you recently and spent ages walking round looking up!
@morethanadodo.bsky.socialOver 200 years ago, William Smith published the first geological map of England and Wales. This would have been an incredible feat under any circumstance, requiring an enormous breadth of geological knowledge; however Smith’s accomplishment was extraordinary because he achieved it on his own.
@morethanadodo.bsky.socialHave you ever taken the time to appreciate the magnificent carvings at the top and bottom of each column in our Museum? They are a display of their own!
@rossbrooks.co.ukReposted by @morethanadodo.bsky.social📣 A date for your diaries . . .
I’m looking forward to returning to Oxford's Museum of Natural History on Friday 6 November, 6–7:30pm.
It’s free, and everyone’s welcome—but booking is essential. 🌈🦋🗃️
www.oumnh.ox.ac.uk/event/darwin... #histsci #sts #queerhistory #Oxford @morethanadodo.bsky.social
@morethanadodo.bsky.socialThis cicada sits in our Great and Small case, which contains hundreds of arthropods and shows the vast scale found in nature, from tiny beetles to the giant Japanese Spider Crab.
@morethanadodo.bsky.socialFollow a botanical artists exploration outside of standard plant models and into the weird and whacky models needed for our more recent run of new displays on our blog.
A Botanical Journey In Time by Inese Veismane
https://oumnh.ox.ac.uk/post?slug=a-botanical-journey-in-time
@morethanadodo.bsky.socialThe end of summer is fast approaching! Don't forget to stop by the Museum and see all of our new displays. If you've haven't been to the Museum in a few years, you're in for a treat! Our final run of cases was installed earlier this summer, exploring Oxfordshire's prehistoric past.
@morethanadodo.bsky.socialGermanium is a key component of fibre optics cables that make up our internet, carrying information across distance at the speed of light.
'34: The critical raw materials shaping our future' is open until 13 April 2027
https://oumnh.ox.ac.uk/34-critical-raw-materials-shaping-our-future
@morethanadodo.bsky.socialIf you'll be in Oxford for Open Day or Alumni weekend, why not stop by our pop-up shop on the Museum lawn? It is the perfect place to grab your official University of Oxford souvenir and explore the Museum's two new bespoke ranges of products!
@morethanadodo.bsky.socialThis Common Warthog comes from the Tradescant collection and is thought to be the world's oldest specimen of the species, collected sometime between 1656 and 1678.
@morethanadodo.bsky.socialRead about one taxidermist's journey to bringing the small Jurassic mammal, Phascolotherium, to life in our new display on our blog
From Fossil To Flesh; Reconstructing Phascolotherium by Alexandra Rose Cherrett
https://oumnh.ox.ac.uk/post?slug=from-fossil-to-flesh-reconstructing-phascolotherium
@morethanadodo.bsky.socialTellurium helps make solar panels thinner and more efficient. It is one of the rarest elements on Earth. It is rarely found outside of being a by-product of gold and copper refining.
@morethanadodo.bsky.socialCome to the Museum lawn during Oxford Open Doors to explore our pop-up shop, featuring two new bespoke lines and official University of Oxford souvenirs! @oxfordprestrust.bsky.social @oxfordcitycouncil.bsky.social
@morethanadodo.bsky.socialIf you’re looking for a unique wedding venue in Oxfordshire, look no further. Our Grade 1 listed historic neo-gothic building is filled to the brim with fascinating specimens and swoon-worthy architecture, guaranteed to make your wedding memorable.
@morethanadodo.bsky.socialIn need of a gift for any curious kiddos or nature-minded friends? You can shop with us online!
