Pitt Rivers Museum
Founded in 1884, the Pitt Rivers Museum holds one of the world's finest collections of anthropology and archaeology from across the globe and throughout human history. Housed in the original Grade 1 listed Victorian building with its elaborate galleries, the collection is displayed in densely filled cases, creating a unique and magical atmosphere whilst retaining its historical integrity. The Museum is located on South Parks Road in the heart of the Colleges and University Parks areas and is situated at the rear of Oxford University Museum of Natural History. The City centre is within a 10 minute walk.
This inspiring venue offers the perfect combination of modern conference facilities within the Museum extension and the opportunity to exclusively hire the Museum to complement your event with private dining, informal drinks, canapés and guided tours. The Museum Court also provides the perfect opportunity for pre/post conference networking, interest or leisure intervals and has a main platform for speeches and small musical performances. The modern room spaces are adaptable to your needs from either a formal lecture to smaller, more exclusive meetings. Both the Museum and the rooms are available to hire in the evenings. Conferences, meetings and filming can be arranged in some of the spaces during the day.
Pitt Rivers Museum
Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PW
Venue Contact
Yvonne Cawkwell
01865 270938
yvonne.cawkwell@prm.ox.ac.uk
www.prm.ox.ac.uk
5 meeting spaces with capacity for up to
180 guests for
- dining
- buffet
- theatre
- classroom
- boardroom
- cabaret
functions.
Summary
Dining | Buffet | Theatre | Classroom | Boardroom | Cabaret | Other |
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Museum Court | ||||||
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180
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Museum Lower Gallery | ||||||
30
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20
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20
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- | - | - |
Lecture Theatre | ||||||
- | - |
60
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30
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30
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30
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- |
Beatrice Blackwood Seminar Room | ||||||
- |
30
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25
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18
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18
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18
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- |
The Balfour Room | ||||||
40
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40
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50
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40
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18
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40
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60
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Room by room
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Main Court, Pitt Rivers Museum Main Court, Pitt Rivers Museum Museum Court
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: Atmospheric setting for dinners, drinks & canapés receptions, where guests can network, relax, explore the cabinets or have a guided tour delivered by our expert guides. The shop can be opened if required. Exclusive hire from 5pm every day.
Facilities: WiFi, platform for speeches, small musical performances and playing of pre-recorded music.
Accessibility: Fully accessible for visitors with additional needs; ground floor lift to platform and galleries
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - - - - - 180 See imageDrinks Reception space for up to 180 guests Drinks Reception space for up to 180 guests -
Lower Gallery, Pitt Rivers Museum Lower Gallery, Pitt Rivers Museum Lower Gallery, Pitt Rivers Museum Lower Gallery, Pitt Rivers Museum Museum Lower Gallery
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: First Floor Museum Gallery space, atmospheric setting with views over the Main Court, suitable for short talks, meetings, guided tours, speeches, private dining and lectures. Available for exclusive hire after 5pm every day.
Facilities: Private dining, speeches, small musical performances, AV and WiFi
Accessibility: Fully accessible for visitors with additional needs; lift to ground floor, platform and upper gallery
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other 30 See imageDining for up to 30 guests Dining for up to 30 guests Dining for up to 30 guests - 2020- - - -
Lecture Theatre, Pitt Rivers Museum Lecture Theatre, Pitt Rivers Museum Lecture Theatre
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: Modern flat-floor lecture room. Perfect for medium sized lectures. Facilities include full AV, free WiFi and fully accessible for visitors with additional needs.
Available for hire all day and evenings during term-time and vacation.Facilities: With full AV facilities, WiFi and disabled hearing loop
Accessibility: Fully accessible for visitors with additional needs; ground floor lift to platform and galleries; hearing loop.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - 60 See imageTheatre space for up to 60 guests Theatre space for up to 60 guests 303030- -
Beatrice Blackwood Room, Pitt Rivers Museum Beatrice Blackwood Seminar Room
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: Modern conference room with boardroom table, small kitchen area, interchangeable to lecture theatre/classroom. Suitable for small lectures, meetings and teaching. Available for hire all day and evenings during term-time and vacation.
Facilities: Full WiFi, AV unit.
Accessibility: Fully accessible for visitors with additional needs; ground floor lift to platform and galleries.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - 30251818 See imageBoardroom for up to 18 guests 18- -
The Balfour Room, Pitt Rivers Museum The Balfour Room
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: Bright, welcoming space. Ideal for conferences, workshops, lectures, exhibitions and networking events. Private dining available after hours.
Available for hire all day and evenings during term-time and vacation.
Facilities:
Accessibility: Fully accessible for visitors with additional needs; ground floor lift to platform and galleries.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other 40 See imageDining for up to 40 guests 405040184060