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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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NEW FESTIVE RESTAURANT MENU
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VISITING AT CHRISTMAS
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THE VICTORIANS AT CHRISTMAS
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ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE
ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE
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FREE FAMILY TOURS THIS WINTER
FREE FAMILY TOURS THIS WINTER
UPCOMING EVENTS
CONSERVATION TEAM'S TOUR OF COLOUR REVOLUTION
CONSERVATION TEAM'S TOUR OF COLOUR REVOLUTION
Wed 10 Jan, 5–6pm OR 6.15–7.15pm
Exhibition Galleries
MAY MORRIS EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP
MAY MORRIS EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP
Fri 26 Jan 2024, 10.30am–4pm
At the Museum
GREEN MEN AND WILD WOMEN MEDIEVAL EMBROIDERY COURSE
GREEN MEN AND WILD WOMEN MEDIEVAL EMBROIDERY COURSE
Sun 28 Jan, Sun 10 Mar & Sun 19 May 2024, 10.30am–4pm
At the Museum
SHORT HISTORY OF COLOUR IN WESTERN ART
SHORT HISTORY OF COLOUR IN WESTERN ART
Tue 30 Jan, Tue 6 & Tue 13 Feb 2024, 2-3pm
At the Museum and Online
MAY MORRIS EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP - 1 FEB 2024
MAY MORRIS EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP - 1 FEB 2024
Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.30am–4pm
At the Museum
MAY MORRIS EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP 2 FEB 2024
MAY MORRIS EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP 2 FEB 2024
Fri 2 Feb 2024, 10.30am–4pm
At the Museum
ONE WORLD FAMILY FESTIVAL 2024
ONE WORLD FAMILY FESTIVAL 2024
Sat 10–Sun 11 Feb 2024, 11–4.30pm
Whole Museum
FREE EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS
FANG LIJUN: PORTRAITS AND PORCELAIN
FANG LIJUN: PORTRAITS AND PORCELAIN
KABUKI KIMONO DISPLAY
KABUKI KIMONO DISPLAY
FASHIONING BODIES IN THE ANCIENT WORLD
FASHIONING BODIES IN THE ANCIENT WORLD
KABUKI LEGENDS EXHIBITION
KABUKI LEGENDS EXHIBITION
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ONLINE COLLECTIONS
ONLINE COLLECTIONS
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
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Decadent Woman Magnet
Decadent Woman Magnet
Alfred Jewel Pendant Necklace
Alfred Jewel Pendant Necklace
Colour Revolution: Victorian Art, Fashion & Design Catalogue
Colour Revolution: Victorian Art, Fashion & Design Catalogue
Great Bookcase Tote Bag