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Out of the Deep
2027-02-13 11:00 - 13:00, 2027-02-20 11:00 - 13:00, 2027-02-27 11:00 - 13:00, 2027-03-06 11:00 - 13:00, 2027-03-13 11:00 - 13:00, 2027-03-20 11:00 - 13:00, 2027-03-27 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Out of the Deep

About Out of the Deep

Every Saturday, families can drop in to the Museum of the History of Science for Out of the Deep, a hands-on session exploring the fascinating world of marine reptiles.

Between 11.00am and 1.00pm, visitors of all ages can handle real specimens and learn more about creatures that once lived beneath the waves.

The event is free and requires no booking. Please note there are no sessions on 04 April (Easter weekend) or 26 December.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Free event

Dates & times:

Every Saturday at 11.00am, except 27 December 2026

Running time:

2 hours

Age guidance:

Suitable for all ages.

Good to know:

Free event. No booking required.

Accessibility information:

Wheelchair accessible? – Yes

Hearing loops? – No

Seating? – Yes

Refreshments? – No

Flashing lights? – No

Loud noises? – No

Family-Friendly Sundays
2027-02-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2027-02-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2027-02-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2027-03-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2027-03-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2027-03-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2027-03-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2027-04-04 14:00 - 16:00 and 4 more dates
Family-Friendly Sundays

About Family-Friendly Sundays

Join the museum every Sunday afternoon for nature-themed activities, crafts, family-friendly trails, and more! All provided by Museum volunteers.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Free event

Dates & times:

Every Sunday at 2.00pm, except 27 December 2026

Running time:

2 hours

Age guidance:

Suitable for all ages.

Good to know:

Free event. No booking required.

Accessibility information:

Wheelchair accessible? – Yes

Hearing loops? – No

Seating? – Yes

Refreshments? – No

Flashing lights? – No

Loud noises? – No

Science Saturdays
2027-02-20 00:00 - 23:59, 2027-02-27 00:00 - 23:59, 2027-03-06 00:00 - 23:59, 2027-03-13 00:00 - 23:59, 2027-03-20 00:00 - 23:59, 2027-03-27 00:00 - 23:59, 2027-04-03 00:00 - 23:59, 2027-04-10 00:00 - 23:59 and 3 more dates
Science Saturdays

About Science Saturdays

Meet scientists to investigate real natural history specimens from the collection. Hands-on science-based activities where families can explore a range of topics including insects, fossils, skeletons and microscopes. Touch real specimens and try investigating like a scientist.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Free event

Dates & times:

Returns October 2026

Age guidance:

Suitable for all ages.

Good to know:

Free event. No booking required.

Accessibility information:

Wheelchair accessible? – Yes

Hearing loops? – No

Seating? – Yes

Refreshments? – No

Flashing lights? – No

Loud noises? – No
