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The Cathedral of Learning in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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 Bodleian Library in Oxford, South-East England.

Bodleian Library, Oxford: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

The first time I walked through the Great Gate into the Old Schools Quadrangle, I half-expected someone to check my credentials. But here's what catches you off guard: whilst the Bodleian Library in Oxford is very much a working research library – scholars studying beneath…

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

Visit the Museum of Natural History in Oxford. This guide provides opening hours, ticket prices, and visitor information for 2026. This guide was checked and updated in February 2026. The first time I stepped into the central court in Oxford's Museum of Natural History, I…

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

Explore the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford. My 2026 guide includes ticket prices, opening hours, and notable collection details. This guide was checked and updated in February 2026. Some older guides still state that the shrunken heads are on display, and they're no longer correct.…

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. This guide was checked and updated in February 2026. The first time I climbed the Ashmolean's grand staircase, I was struck by how this place…

Polar Museum, Cambridge: Visitor guide with times, prices & parking

The Polar Museum in Cambridge, England is a research-focused institution showcasing artifacts and records from various Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. Within this 2026 guide, visitors will find necessary practical information, such as current opening hours, ticket prices, directions to the site, accessibility features, and helpful…

Palazzo Bo, Padua: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Visiting Palazzo Bo in Padua? Check my 2026 guide for ticket prices, hours, and tips for exploring the historic University of Padua. When I first glimpsed Galileo's wooden lectern through the doorway of the Great Hall in Padua, it struck me that this wasn't just…

Anatomical models in the Palazzo Poggi, Bologna.

University of Bologna for tourists: Archiginnasio Palace & Palazzo Poggi

Explore Europe's oldest university. From the Anatomy Theatre to the bizarre Palazzo Poggi museums, here is my University of Bologna tourist guide. A visit to the University of Bologna, summarised The University of Bologna is Europe’s oldest university. Highlights include the Anatomy Theatre in the…

Plan your visit to the Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

First time visiting the Cathedral of Learning in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of the Cathedral of Learning The Cathedral of Learning rises above the University of Pittsburgh campus as a…

Plan your visit to the Yale Center for British Art: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The Yale Center for British Art (YCBA) in New Haven, Connecticut, showcases one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of British art outside the United Kingdom. This guide gives you all the practical details you need — including opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility and…