Visit the Pitt Rivers Museum
Walk into a museum where thousands of objects are gathered by type, so masks sit with masks and tools with tools from many different places and periods. The Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford rewards slow looking and the kind of family conversation that begins with “what do you think that was for?” The displays reveal ingenuity, belief and daily life across cultures, while also raising important questions about how museums acquired and described their collections. Reading the museum’s own updated interpretation adds depth to the sheer visual density of the galleries. Admission is free and the museum is reached through Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Check current opening and access information before travelling. Add this to your list and let one curious object lead you into a much bigger story.