Museum of Natural History
A stunning Victorian neo-gothic building, built in 1860 as a museum and research area. The University's world class Natural History collections are housed beneath the spectacular and highly decorative ironwork roof, surrounded by elaborate stonework and sculptures.
This unique venue offers the perfect location for your event, and the opportunity to dine beneath the dinosaurs! Exclusive hire is available in the evenings, and we can cater for conferences, meetings and filming in various spaces during the day.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW
6 meeting spaces with capacity for up to 296 guests for Dining, Buffet, Theatre, Filming, Classroom, and Boardroom functions.
Bedrooms 0
Ensuite 0
Standard 0
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner yes
"Very impressed with the booking system "
Oxfordshire County Council
paris.grovenor@oum.ox.ac.uk
01865 282780
www.oum.ox.ac.uk
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Main Court
Dining 100
Buffet 250
Theatre 100
Filming 100
Stunning Victorian neo-gothic space within the heart of the Natural History Museum, built in 1860 and in use as a museum ever since. A world class natural history collection, and stonework and decoration with Pre-Raphaelite associations available for guests to view. The perfect space for a large reception or small dinner, with that extra ‘wow’ factor. Atmospheric backdrop for talks, recitals (excellent acoustics), filming or photography shoots.
Facilities
Wireless internet access and option of adding additional AV, Trestle tables and round dining tables available.
Accessibility
Full disabled access
Available
Term & Vacation
Lecture Theatre
Theatre 296
Traditional style lecture theatre with lower level and mezzanine seating area
Facilities
Full wireless and internet access, Audio visual facilities
Accessibility
Full disabled access (first floor with lift access)
Available
Term & Vacation
Annexe
Theatre 40
Classroom 20
Boardroom 15
Filming 40
Modern space attached to main building. Can be divided into 2 separate break out rooms. Suitable for small seminars, training sessions or workshops
Facilities
Two adjoining rooms with screen and projector in each, Trestle tables or round tables and chairs available.
Accessibility
Full disabled access; ground floor.
Available
Term & Vacation
Gallery
Dining 120
Buffet 200
Filming 100
Long tiled first floor gallery space, overlooking the Main Court of the museum, with spectacular views of the highly decorative neo-gothic ironwork of the roof
Facilities
Large open space which can be adapted as needed. Can be used for dining, receptions, fashion shows, filming
Accessibility
Full disabled access; first floor, access via lift;
Available
Term & Vacation
Solas Room
Dining 15
Theatre 30
Classroom 15
Boardroom 15
Filming 30
Unique space with murals by Rev. Richard St. John Tyrwhitt, an associate of the Pre-Raphaelites. Available for small dinners or board meetings. Limited VIP availability.
Facilities
Large wood boardroom table. Screen and projector.
Accessibility
No disabled access; ground floor ten steps up, no lift.
Available
Term & Vacation
Huxley Room
Filming 10
Timber vaulted space with decorative glass windows, the site of the ‘Great Debate’ between Huxley and Wilberforce in 1860. Perfect as a location for drama or documentaries, and unique backdrop for photography shoots.
Facilities
Wireless internet access
Accessibility
No disabled access; second floor, no lift;
Available
Term & Vacation