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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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EASTER SHOP
EASTER SHOP
TIME FOR TEA
TIME FOR TEA
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ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE
ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE
BABY BUNDLE - NEW
BABY BUNDLE - NEW
UPCOMING EVENTS
PAINTING IN WATERCOLOUR
PAINTING IN WATERCOLOUR
13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 10.30am–1pm
At the Museum
ARCHIVE INSPIRATION CREATIVE WORKSHOP
ARCHIVE INSPIRATION CREATIVE WORKSHOP
Sun 16 Apr, 1.30–3.30pm
At the Museum
MYTHS IN ART: FOCUS ON SANDRO BOTTICELLI
MYTHS IN ART: FOCUS ON SANDRO BOTTICELLI
Mon 17 Apr & 24 Apr, 2–4pm
At the Museum and Online
EPIC SKIES PASTEL WORKSHOP
EPIC SKIES PASTEL WORKSHOP
Fri 28 & Sat 29 Apr, 10.30am–4pm
At the Museum
THE CAMEL THAT FLED THE NAZIS
THE CAMEL THAT FLED THE NAZIS
Wed 3 May, 3.30–4.30pm
Online & at the Museum
FREE EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS
DIA AL-AZZAWI: PAINTING POETRY
DIA AL-AZZAWI: PAINTING POETRY
KABUKI LEGENDS: STENCIL PRINTS OF TAKAHASHI HIROMITSU
KABUKI LEGENDS: STENCIL PRINTS OF TAKAHASHI HIROMITSU
ART IN CHINA: 1949–1999
ART IN CHINA: 1949–1999
COUNTERPOINT
COUNTERPOINT
COINS AT THE CROSSROADS OF ASIA
COINS AT THE CROSSROADS OF ASIA
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ONLINE COLLECTIONS
ONLINE COLLECTIONS
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Labyrinth Brick Keyring
Labyrinth Brick Keyring
Labyrinth: Knossos, Myth & Reality Exhibition Catalogue
Labyrinth: Knossos, Myth & Reality Exhibition Catalogue
Alfred Jewel Brooch
Alfred Jewel Brooch
Knossos Labyrinth Coin Necklace