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 South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PP
This venue offers...
Did you know...
Museum Court
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.Venue Capacity
- 180 Drinks Reception
Museum Lower Gallery
First Floor Museum Gallery space, atmospheric setting with views over the Main Court, suitable for short talks, speeches, private dining, drinks receptions, wedding ceremonies and lectures. Available for exclusive hire after 5pm every day.Venue Capacity
- 40 Dining
- 40 Drinks reception or evening presentation
- 40 Theatre
Lecture Theatre
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.Venue Capacity
- 30 Boardroom
- 30 Cabaret
- 30 Classroom
- 60 Theatre
Beatrice Blackwood Seminar Room
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.Venue Capacity
- 18 Boardroom
- 20 Buffet
- 18 Cabaret
- 18 Classroom
- 25 Theatre
The Old Library
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.Venue Capacity
- 25 Boardroom
- 40 Buffet
- 40 Cabaret
- 40 Classroom
- 40 Dining
- 60 Other
- 50 Theatre