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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 THE EXHIBITION
SHOP THE EXHIBITION
ASHMOLEAN CAFÉ
ASHMOLEAN CAFÉ
UPCOMING EVENTS
MEDIEVAL WOMEN EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP COURSE
MEDIEVAL WOMEN EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP COURSE
Sat Nov 2024, Sat 25 Jan 2025 & Sat 15 Mar 2025, 10.30am–4pm
At the Museum
AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 2: VAN GOGH
AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 2: VAN GOGH
Sat 9 Nov, 11am–12pm
At the Museum and Online
CHANGE MAKERS TOURS 9 NOV 2024
CHANGE MAKERS TOURS 9 NOV 2024
21 Oct, 3 Nov & Sat 9 Nov, 2–3pm OR 3.30–4.30pm
At the Museum
MEDIEVAL WOMEN EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP COURSE
MEDIEVAL WOMEN EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP COURSE
Sun 10 Nov 2024, Sun 26 Jan 2025 & Sun 16 Mar 2025, 10.30am–4pm
At the Museum
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
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
KABUKI LEGENDS PART TWO
KABUKI LEGENDS PART TWO
DEMON, MOTHER, MAKER OF KINGS
DEMON, MOTHER, MAKER OF KINGS
COMPETITION
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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
SAVING A RENAISSANCE MASTERPIECE FOR THE NATION
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ONLINE COLLECTIONS
ONLINE COLLECTIONS
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
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PRINTS & CANVASES
PRINTS & CANVASES
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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