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The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. Our world famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across time.
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SHOP & EAT
SHOP THE EXHIBITION
SHOP THE EXHIBITION
ASHMOLEAN CAFÉ
ASHMOLEAN CAFÉ
UPCOMING EVENTS
DRAWING WITH SCISSORS: MATISSE WORKSHOP
DRAWING WITH SCISSORS: MATISSE WORKSHOP
Fri 15 Nov, 10.30am–4pm
At the Museum
AN AMERICAN CENTURY OF ART
AN AMERICAN CENTURY OF ART
Mon 18 Nov, 3.30–4.30pm
At the Museum and Online
MEMBERS' CURATOR TOUR OF MONEY TALKS
MEMBERS' CURATOR TOUR OF MONEY TALKS
Tue 19 Nov, 5–6:30pm
At the Museum
DRYPOINT PRINTING WORKSHOP
DRYPOINT PRINTING WORKSHOP
Tue 26 & Wed 27 Nov, 10.30am–4pm
At the Museum
ART FOR EVERYDAY LIFE TALK 1
ART FOR EVERYDAY LIFE TALK 1
Wed 27 Nov, 2–3pm
At the Museum and Online
SATYAJIT RAY, VISIONARY OF CINEMA
SATYAJIT RAY, VISIONARY OF CINEMA
Sat 30 Nov, 2–3pm
At the Museum and Online
CHRISTMAS TALK WITH XA STURGIS
CHRISTMAS TALK WITH XA STURGIS
Fri 6 Dec, 2.30–3.30pm
At the Museum and Online
SILK SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP
SILK SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP
Sat 7 Dec 2024, 10.30am–4pm
At the Museum
A ROYAL PORTRAIT IN MINIATURE
A ROYAL PORTRAIT IN MINIATURE
Sat 11 Dec, 11am–12.15pm
At the Museum and Online
ART FOR EVERYDAY LIFE TALK 3
ART FOR EVERYDAY LIFE TALK 3
Wed 11 Dec, 2–3pm
Online and at the Museum
FAMILY FUN
ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE
ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE
MYTHS & REALITY AUDIO TOUR
MYTHS & REALITY AUDIO TOUR
TODDLER TIME
TODDLER TIME
FREE FAMILY TOURS
FREE FAMILY TOURS
FREE EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS
SIMPLE PLEASURES: LI JIN WITH ROGER LAW
SIMPLE PLEASURES: LI JIN WITH ROGER LAW
SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL AT 150
SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL AT 150
KABUKI LEGENDS PART TWO
KABUKI LEGENDS PART TWO
COMPETITION
STORIES
WOMEN POWER & THE ART OF MONEY
WOMEN POWER & THE ART OF MONEY
THE CHANGING FACES OF MONEY
THE CHANGING FACES OF MONEY
AUTUMNAL SCENES
AUTUMNAL SCENES
LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS
EXPLORE THE COLLECTIONS
ONLINE COLLECTIONS
ONLINE COLLECTIONS
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
GIFT MEMBERSHIP
PRINTS & CANVASES
PRINTS & CANVASES
SHOP ONLINE
Money Talks Catalogue
Money Talks Catalogue
Alfred Jewel Pendant Necklace
Alfred Jewel Pendant Necklace
Ashmolean NOW Pio Abad Catalogue
Ashmolean NOW Pio Abad Catalogue
Money Talks Tote Bag