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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.

We are open! Admission is free. Booking is essential.

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EXHIBITION NOW OPEN

TOKYO: ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Thrilling" – The Guardian

★ ★ ★ ★ "Wonderful" – The Telegraph

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Membership gives you unlimited free access to exhibitions, exclusive online events, members-only previews and curator-led events, a members’ magazine sent to your door, as well as discounts across our shop, restaurant and café. Join as a Member today and you will be supporting the Museum at a critical time.

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ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE

A NEW interactive family experience

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9 Aug

SUMMER FAMILY CRAFT

Join us for some simple paper crafts to celebrate the Tokyo Olympics. Make a fan, design an Olympic flag, create...

Join us for some simple paper crafts to celebrate the Tokyo Olympics. Make a fan, design an Olympic flag, create a cherry blossom picture and more. Most suitable for age 3+.

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10 Aug

SUMMER FAMILY CRAFT

Join us for some simple paper crafts to celebrate the Tokyo Olympics. Make a fan, design an Olympic flag, create...

Join us for some simple paper crafts to celebrate the Tokyo Olympics. Make a fan, design an Olympic flag, create a cherry blossom picture and more. Most suitable for age 3+.

Atrium

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MEMBERS ONLY

31 Aug

UNLOCKING INDIA'S PAST

An exclusive online talk for Members of the Ashmolean, with Dr Shailendra Bhandare

Online

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1 Sep

SAMUEL PALMER VISIONARY TREES

An online talk with Christiana Payne about the trees that inspired Samuel Palmer's works

Online

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MEMBERS ONLY

3 Sep

MEMBERS' EXCLUSIVE – MANTUA STUDY DAY

This Study Day includes two talks by Diana Matthews on art and architecture, and presentations by Jeremy Warren...

This Study Day includes two talks by Diana Matthews on art and architecture, and presentations by Jeremy Warren on sculpture, Timothy Wilson on maiolica, and Caroline Palmer on prints...

This Study Day includes two talks by Diana Matthews on art and architecture, and presentations by Jeremy Warren on sculpture, Timothy Wilson on maiolica, and Caroline Palmer on prints and drawings from the Ashmolean...

This Study Day includes two talks by Diana Matthews on art and architecture, and presentations by Jeremy Warren on sculpture, Timothy Wilson on maiolica, and Caroline Palmer on prints and drawings from the Ashmolean collection.

Online

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7 Sep

TOKYO: ART AND THE CITY

An online talk with Dr Clare Pollard, Curator of Japanese Art, Ashmolean Museum

Online

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8 Sep

CULTIVATING BEAUTY

An online talk with Dr Lindsay Wells exploring how the Pre-Raphaelites engaged with Victorian gardening trends

Online

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9 Sep

THE DECADENT WORLD OF THE YOSHIWARA

An online talk with Lesley Downer, exploring the glamour and grit of the Yoshiwara pleasure quarters.

Online

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MEMBERS ONLY

16 Sep

ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERIES AROUND THE SITE OF THE ASHMOLEAN

An exclusive online talk for Members of the Ashmolean, with Ben Ford from Oxford Archaeology

Online

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17 Sep

VICTORIAN FLOWER PAINTING

An online workshop exploring the intricate detail, intense colour and complex forms of Victorian paintings

Online

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17 Sep

MANGA FOR BEGINNERS

An online workshop with Manga artist, Chie Kutsuwada, who tells us all about Manga and how to draw a fabulous character...

An online workshop with Manga artist, Chie Kutsuwada, who tells us all about Manga and how to draw a fabulous character in Manga style.

Online

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23 Sep

HOW TO READ PAINTINGS

What do we look for in the composition? Is it peaceful, or perhaps wild with energy? Join Alice Foster in this...

What do we look for in the composition? Is it peaceful, or perhaps wild with energy? Join Alice Foster in this online workshop to explore all these details and more in this online workshop...

What do we look for in the composition? Is it peaceful, or perhaps wild with energy? Join Alice Foster in this online workshop to explore all these details and more in this online workshop on how to read painti...

What do we look for in the composition? Is it peaceful, or perhaps wild with energy? Join Alice Foster in this online workshop to explore all these details and more in this online workshop on how to read paintings.

Online

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ROOFTOP LUNCH OR AFTERNOON TEA

Enjoy Lunch or Afternoon Tea over the beautiful views from our Rooftop Restaurant and Terrace

MENUS & BOOKING

ONLINE SHOP

Explore our latest summer range, boredom busters for kids, and new stationery. Plus, we've added new fashion and jewellery lines to our sale.

Every purchase supports the Ashmolean.

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25 BITE-SIZED TALES

MUSEUM SECRETS

Our curators have been recording bite-sized tales of the wonderful, and sometimes unexpected, life of a museum. Explore time & asparagus, symbols of hope in challenging times, Ancient Greek manscaping, and more!

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6 AUDIO ADVENTURES

OBJECTS OUT LOUD

From a magician who inspired Shakespeare, to poems woven into Japanese prints, this short series delves into the poetry and literature hidden in the collections.

ONLINE COLLECTIONS

Discover thousands of objects and artworks Take a journey through thousands of years of art and history with our online collection. There are currently more than 200,000 objects available to search and browse online.

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TREASURES

Take a look at a selection of the Ashmolean's most treasured objects, chosen by our curators.

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HELP ENRICH LIVES

Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Ashmolean remains committed to making its collections available to all. You can help the Museum to share its remarkable treasures beyond its walls and continue to reach those who are unable to visit in person.

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PRINTS & CANVASES

Browse our collection of fine art prints from current exhibition imagery to highlights from across our collection.

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Explore the floors of the Museum

Use our interactive floor guide to browse the galleries of the Ashmolean floor by floor and images of the objects they contain

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Hunt in the Forest China Cup

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Tobacco Leaf Tin Plate

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The Oxford Colouring Book

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Alfred Jewel Brooch

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JOIN US AS A MEMBER

Join today for priority booking, unlimited free exhibition entry, preview days & much more

Membership gives you unlimited free access to exhibitions, exclusive online events, members-only previews and curator-led events, a members’ magazine sent to your door, as well as discounts across our shop, restaurant and café. Join as a Member today and you will be supporting the Museum at a critical time.

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WE ARE OPEN

TOKYO: ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

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ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE

UPCOMING ONLINE EVENTS

SUMMER FAMILY CRAFT

SUMMER FAMILY CRAFT

UNLOCKING INDIA'S PAST

SAMUEL PALMER VISIONARY TREES

MEMBERS' EXCLUSIVE – MANTUA STUDY DAY

TOKYO: ART AND THE CITY

CULTIVATING BEAUTY

THE DECADENT WORLD OF THE YOSHIWARA

ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERIES AROUND THE SITE OF THE ASHMOLEAN

VICTORIAN FLOWER PAINTING

MANGA FOR BEGINNERS

HOW TO READ PAINTINGS

ROOFTOP LUNCH OR AFTERNOON TEA

ONLINE SHOP

LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS

MUSEUM SECRETS

OBJECTS OUT LOUD

EXPLORE THE COLLECTIONS

ONLINE COLLECTIONS

TREASURES

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

HELP ENRICH LIVES

GIFT MEMBERSHIP

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Tobacco Leaf Tin Plate

The Oxford Colouring Book

Alfred Jewel Brooch

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