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Megalith: immersive experience

24 October, 10:30 am

20 minutes£10-12

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Megalith: immersive experience

Saturday 24 October 2026

Mine stone with antlers like a Neolithic miner, lie back and listen to the slow geological rumble of rocks, or wander with magic stones within a giant stone circle, enjoying the lights dance and flow around you as you move. Amid a changing climate, what might be the future of energy, beyond fossil fuels? Megalith offers a tactile, meditative exploration through copper, cobalt, lithium and tin – the critical metals that make up the batteries of tomorrow.

Made by MECHANIMAL in collaboration with Professor Jon Blundy (Earth Sciences, Oxford University). Presented by the Schwarzman Centre in partnership with the Natural History Museum and supported by Innovate UK & Arts Council England.

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Event format: IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

Event duration: 20 minutes

Age: Teenage, Adult

Event start: every 30 mins during normal museum opening hours

Saturday 24 October: 10.30–17.00 (last session 16.30, break at 13.00)
Sunday 25 and Monday 26 October: 11.00–17.00 (last session 16.30, break at 13.00)
All other opening dates: 10.00–17.00 (last session at 16.30, break at 13.00)

Free entry every 30 minutes. Head to the Welcome Desk when you arrive to discover the day’s timings and book your free session. Spaces are limited for this exclusive, one-off experience, so be sure to reserve your place early.

Tickets: Free, drop in and reserve a place on the day

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Ages are a guide only, under-16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

The Festival reserves the right to modify event formats and manage the audience in accordance with the Festival’s Attendance Policy:
if-oxford.com/attendance-policy

IF Oxford is run by The Oxfordshire Science Festival (charity #1151361).

Location:

Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW, UK OX1 3PW