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27 Sep, 7 tweets, 7 min read

Today is #WorldTourismDay and we want to celebrate the wonderful things you can visit in Oxford!

Here you can find out more about visiting our historic colleges and beautiful grounds.
➡️ bit.ly/3AGKKOG

Remember to check availability/restrictions before you travel!

@AshmoleanMuseum

The @AshmoleanMuseum is the place to experience world famous collections of art and archaeology.

Its current exhibition Tokyo: Art & Photography celebrates the city's vibrant culture

Be sure to book your tickets in advance.
➡️ bit.ly/3ua8Ey0

#WorldTourismDay

@morethanadodo

At @morethanadodo you can see an internationally-significant collection of natural history specimens and archives.

You can also find four species of dinosaurs discovered in Oxfordshire!

Find out more and book in advance.
➡️ bit.ly/3m2w2LN

#WorldTourismDay

@HSMOxford

In @HSMOxford, you can discover how science changed the world!

Don't miss the sculpture of an #OxfordVaccine particle by artist @lukejerram.

Book your tickets in advance here.
➡️hsm.ox.ac.uk

#WorldTourismDay

@Pitt_Rivers

The @Pitt_Rivers Museum is unlike any other, with archaeological and ethnographic objects from all parts of the world.

Their current exhibition is Beyond the Binary, sharing queer lived experiences and stories.

Book before visiting.
➡️ prm.ox.ac.uk

#WorldTourismDay

@OBGHA

The @OBGHA is in its 400th year, and in its stunning grounds, you'll find botanical specimens from all over the world.

Join in with the anniversary celebrations happening throughout the year!

Be sure to book your tickets in advance.
➡️ obga.ox.ac.uk

#WorldTourismDay

@bodleianlibs

The @bodleianlibs have more than 13 million printed items as well as rare books, manuscripts, classical papyri, maps, music, art and printed ephemera! 📚

Enough for any fan of the written word!

Find out more➡️ bit.ly/2ZuV12F

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