Best Museums in Galloway

"Housed in one of the most beautiful neo-Gothic buildings in the city, which it shares with the Pitt River Museum, the Oxford University Museum of Natural History is considered one of the finest natural history museums in the country. Famous for its spectacular display of dinosaurs in the main court – with Iguanodon and Tyrannosaurus skeletons towering over you as you step inside – as well as being home to the last remaining traces of the long extinct dodo, the museum has plenty of keep little (and big) kids very happy!. Parks Road, Oxford, UK, +44 1865 272950"

"City of spires, quaint pubs and super smart students - Oxford oozes charm and energy. And being home to one of the world’s top universities, it’s no wonder Oxford museums are world class too. After a few days exploring Oxford’s museums, you’ll come away a whole lot wiser, but without the student debt."

"Perfect for older children, the Pitt Rivers Museum is a great place to go to see some really unique artifacts that you won’t find anywhere else in Oxford. There are shrunken heads, fascinating masks from all over the world, toys from different countries and some clothing from royalty that is sure to impress your history-loving kids. As the Pitt Rivers Museum is more of a traditional museum layout with artifacts and signs to read, this one is best left to curious kids who are old enough to appreciate this."

"You could stay busy all day in Oxford without leaving the Pitt Rivers Museum. Housed in one of the biggest and most impressive buildings in Oxford on Parks Road, it’s stocked to the brim with artefacts from different time periods and civilisations around the world. Including masks from Mexico and pottery from Pakistan, it’s all here."

"If exploring an enormous room full of eccentric and unexpected artefacts sounds like your idea of the perfect afternoon, welcome to the amulets-to-zithers extravaganza that is the Pitt Rivers museum."

"From Einstein’s chalkboard to ancient sundials, science lovers will absolutely fall head over heels for the amazing collections at the Museum of the History of Science. This is actually the world’s purpose-built museum, and the building itself is known as the Old Ashmolean Building to help differentiate it from the Ashmolean. I’m not even a science lover, and I found so many wonderful things here that kept my interest and made me feel like perhaps I, too, with absolutely no math skills, could be a scientist."

"Students of science will swoon at this fascinating museum, stuffed to the ceilings with awesome astrolabes, astonishing orreries and early electrical apparatus. Housed in the lovely 17th-century building that... College in City Centre"

"From St Michael's it is a very short stroll to the Verulamium Museum, a modern museum showcasing finds from the Roman city. One highlight is a 2nd-century bronze figure of a goddess known as the Verulamium Venus, and another is 'Postumus', a skeleton discovered buried in a beautifully crafted lead coffin. A short walk across Verulamium Park from the museum brings you to a 3rd-century mosaic and hypocaust, protected by a low modern building."

"Source: Photo by user Carole Raddato used under CC BY-SA 2.0. This stop is definitely worth a visit as this is the only Roman theater of its kind, in Britain. Once surrounded by shops and houses, the foundations of which you can still see here, this is not your usual Roman amphitheater."

"The Roman Theatre of Verulamium is an ancient excavated theatre built around 140 AD. It’s unique in that it’s not an amphitheatre, as was commonly built during Roman times. But rather, it resembles a design similar to a modern theatre, with a raised stage."

"The Heath Robinson Museum is a biographical museum dedicated to the life and art of its namesake. The museum displays memorabilia, artwork, and objects from the life of Heath Robinson, as well as hosts exhibitions and events that support Robinson's life mission and vision. Admission to the museum is free."

"Children and adults alike will enjoy this museum, designed to encourage an interest in science and history through Roald Dahl’s characters and stories. A visit to the gallery has often been described as walking into a giant pop-up book and it’s impossible to leave without a smile on your face. So, whether you want to climb inside a giant peach, crawl through Mr Fantastic Fox’s tunnel (not recommended unless you’re small) or simply pay homage to The Twits, this gallery is well worth a visit."

"The Anchor has a new large outdoor terrace which looks great , we look forward to trying it out in the summer!. Their new menu features charcoal grill dishes and kebabs, plus classic fish & chips and roast dinners. 📍 2 Hayfield Rd, Oxford OX2 6TT, 01865 510282 theanchoroxford.com"