What's on
Exhibitions
Visiting with the Ancestors: The Blackfoot Shirts Project
7 March - 1 September 2013
What happens when museum objects go home for a visit?
Further information
Andrea Stultiens: The Kaddu Wasswa Archive
23 February to 8 September 2013
Further information
Archive case
Brazil, Chile, Peru, 1829–1832:
A Naval Surgeon's costumbrismo Collection
Watercolours by William Foster Carter, RN (circa 1800–1863)
21 January – 21 April 2013
Further information about this display
Special Events
Furnishing the Pitt Rivers Museum
14 March – 21 April 2013
An exhibition of stools inspired by the Museum, designed and made by students of The Rycotewood Furniture Centre.
OFF KEY - Tuning a giant Ugandan xylophone
Sunday 14 April 11:00 - 16:30
The giant Ugandan 'Embaire' xylophone has 21 large wooden keys, is 4 metres long, and is played by several people....One missing key will be shaped out of a huge wooden slab and tuned to fit.... Drop in to watch our progress or join in the 'xylophone warming' session at the end!
Twilight Takeover
MASQUERADE - at the Museum
25 April 19:00 - 22:00
| Museum's South Entrance, Robinson Close, off South Parks Road
For one night only Anthropology students are taking over the Museum’s Court and Lower Gallery. Hosting an evening of music, movement and masquerade. More details about Twlight Takeover.
Music & Light
Friday 17 May, 19:00 - 22:00
Late night event offering a relaxed atmosphere to mingle in the Museum with intriguing individuals and enthralling exhibits. Further Information about this late night event.
Weekend Events
Pitt stops - First
Saturday of the month 13.00 - 16.00
Come and explore the Museum, discover something new and make something super to take home. Drop in sessions, suitable for children aged 5+. Upcoming programme of family friendly events. 
Saturday Spotlight – Third Saturday of the month 14.30
Events focusing on the displays and their relevance today; find out more about the collections, meet curators, hear specialist speakers, or join in workshops. Suitable for adults and older children. Upcoming programme of gallery talks.
Free Family Friendly Fun 
- Every Sunday 14.00 - 16.00
Try our activity backpacks, trails, story corner, craft activities and much more. Also in the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Drop-in sessions, suitable for all ages.
Still Sunday Morning - Every Sunday 10.00 – 11.30
Still a good time of the week for a relaxed visit - space to draw, a chance to study or simply to stand and stare. At 10.45 watch a 45minute audio-visual presentation featuring Sir David Attenborough, introducing many familiar, and some easily missed, treasures of the collections. More ways to add variety to your visit to the Pitt Rivers.
Weekdays
Highlights tour
Wednesday 14.30 and 15.15
Volunteer-led introductory tour of the Museum. Tours last about 20 minutes. No booking necessary. Please gather at the Information point 5 minutes before the start of each tour.
School Holidays – 13.00 – 16.00 drop in sessions.
We offer self-guided activities and creative events during school holidays and half terms. Suitable for children aged 5+. Read more about the self-guided activities.
Pitt Rivers ‘After Hours’
The Museum will remain open until 19.30 once a month. At each After Hours event you will be able to take advantage of a free, themed programme (such as talks, music, or screenings) or you can simply enjoy the Museum at your own pace. Find out more about the After Hours series.
Friends of the Pitt Rivers Museum
A programme of lectures and events are held by the Friends of the Pitt Rivers. Read more about the Friends of the Pitt Rivers.
Please note: an adult must accompany children at all events
