Explorer Michael Palin is to open the new £8m extension at Oxford University's Pitt Rivers Museum.
Mr Palin will join Dr John Hood, university Vice-Chancellor, for the opening ceremony on Thursday, November 22.
On the same occasion, the museum in South Parks Road will also formally announce Phase II of its development plan, supported by a major grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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