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Five universities worth visiting for tourists

Many university campuses around the world have impressive buildings, but these five unis have something genuinely extraordinary about them. They’re tourist attractions in their own right. Oxford University, England The University of Oxford has pretty much the complete package, with gloriously scenic grounds, unusual buildings…

The Museum of Natural History in Oxford.

Museum of Natural History, Oxford: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

The first time I stepped into the central court in Oxford's Museum of Natural History, I stopped beneath the glass roof and simply stared upwards. Cast-iron columns decorated with botanical designs soar to meet the vaulted glass ceiling, flooding the Victorian Gothic space with natural…

Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

The first time I stepped through the arched doorway from Oxford's Natural History Museum into the Pitt Rivers, I stopped and simply stared. The cavernous Victorian hall stretches before you, dimly lit to protect its treasures, packed floor to ceiling with glass cases containing over…

Statues inside the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.

Ashmolean Museum, Oxford: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

Explore the art and archaeology of Oxford's Ashmolean Museum. Essential visitor guide covering ticket prices, opening hours, and must-see exhibits. The first time I climbed the Ashmolean's grand staircase, I was struck by how this place manages to feel both imposing and welcoming. Britain's oldest…