What does the Pitt Rivers Museum Specialise in?
The collections are of extraordinary range and depth, comprising objects of historical, social and ritual significance, a mixture of great works of art, technology, invention and design from around the world. The Museum is used for teaching learners of all ages and not just students at the University.
What type of Museum is the Pitt Rivers?
University museum of archaeology and anthropology
Pitt Rivers Museum
| Pitt Rivers Museum interior, 2015 | |
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| Coordinates | 51.7586°N 1.2550°WCoordinates:51.7586°N 1.2550°W |
| Type | University museum of archaeology and anthropology |
| Visitors | 468,013 (2019) |
Why was the Pitt Rivers Museum made?
The Museum was founded in 1884, when General Pitt-Rivers, an influential figure in the development of archaeology and evolutionary anthropology, gave his collection to the University of Oxford.
How old is the Pitt Rivers Museum?
138c. 1884
Pitt Rivers Museum/Age
How many museums are there in Oxford?
There are seven Oxford University Museums and Collections (OUMC), and each is an individual department of the University.
Are Oxford museums open?
The University’s four museums – the Ashmolean, Pitt Rivers Museum, Museum of Natural History and History of Science Museum – as well as the public spaces of the Weston Library and the Bodleian Library, have re-opened to the public in line with government guidance.
Are Oxford museums free?
While it can be an expensive city to live, there are plenty of free things to do in Oxford for visitors. It’s a city full of museums and parks, plus some of the Oxford colleges are free to go inside.
Where was Harry Potter filmed in Oxford?
Bodleian Library – Divinity School The Divinity School is another spot where Oxford University and Harry Potter meet. It was used as a filming location in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and in subsequent films as the Hogwarts Infirmary.
What attractions are open in Oxford?
Top Attractions in Oxford
- Oxford University Museum of Natural History. 2,420. Natural History Museums.
- Pitt Rivers Museum. 3,882. Speciality Museums.
- Oxford Castle & Prison. 2,883.
- University of Oxford. 1,619.
- Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. 5,920.
- Bodleian Library. 2,365.
- Christ Church. 2,500.
- Christ Church Meadow. 1,079.
Where is Hagrid’s hut?
Hagrid’s Hut served as a home to Rubeus Hagrid (and some of his pets, including Fang) during his years as Gamekeeper and teaching at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It is a small wooden cabin located outside of Hogwarts Castle, on the edge of the Forbidden Forest.
What is the Pitt Rivers Museum?
The much-loved Pitt Rivers Museum is unlike any other. Founded in 1884, it houses within an atmospheric building more than 500,000 objects, photographs and manuscripts from all over the world, and from all periods of human existence.
Is the Pitt Rivers Museum covid-secure?
From 19 July the Pitt Rivers Museum will be maintaining Covid-secure measures to prioritise the safety of our visitors and staff. Pre-booking is still required, as we will continue to maintain a reduced capacity to allow for social distancing.
Is there an Access Guide to the Pitt Rivers?
Please see our access guide. ‘The Pitt Rivers is packed beautifully, and practically to the ceiling with the most wonderful array of ethnographic objects, all soothingly lit and artistically arranged.’ Please note, we have portable stools that you can borrow from the information desk.
What is the museum doing for the University?
Today the Museum is an active teaching department of the University of Oxford. It continues to expand its collections through donations, bequests and special purchases, as well as through students in the course of their fieldwork. The collections lie at the heart of our research and partnerships.