26 Apr ASHMOLEAN AFTER HOURS We will be keeping our doors open late so you can explore the museum after normal closing time. Take in a talk, listen to some live music, or relax at the bar with friends after work. Whole Museum
BOOK 26 Apr SENSATIONS, WITH JONATHAN JONES Join us for an evening with Jonathan Jones as he introduces his new book, and explores how the scientific revolution sparked a national passion for observing the world around us. Lecture Theatre
BOOK 1 May ASHMOLEAN ROOFTOP EVENING Make the most of the spring and summer evenings on our beautiful Rooftop Terrace and Bar. Book now for this series of exclusive, after-hours tastings and entertainment. Rooftop Restaurant
BOOK 11 May CLAY LIVE Learn about the inspiration and influence behind the work of ceramicist Nicholas Rena. Lecture Theatre
BOOK 16 May JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY Learn about the art of tea in Japan, enjoy a bowl of green tea and watch a demonstration in the Ashmolean’s authentic Japanese tea house. Organised in conjunction with the Arethé Festival, celebrating the arts of Japanese tea. Gallery 36
BOOK 17 May ARCHAEOLOGICAL PLASTER CASTS: A WINDOW INTO THE ANCIENT WORLD As replicas of ancient Greek and Roman sculptural masterpieces made in the eighteenth century, archaeological plaster casts have both ancient and modern histories. But what is a plaster cast? How do you make one? And why should we care about them? Lecture Theatre
12 Jun LIFELINES: CURATOR'S TOUR Join curator Clare Pollard for a guided tour of our FREE exhibition Lifelines: The Woodcuts of Naoko Matsubara. Gallery 11
20 Jun INTERPRETED TOUR: HANDS-ON OR DESCRIPTIVE A hands-on or descriptive session for blind and partially sighted people. Meet in Gallery 21
BOOK 1 May LIFELINES: CURATOR'S TOUR Join curator Clare Pollard for a guided tour of our FREE exhibition Lifelines: The Woodcuts of Naoko Matsubara. Gallery 11
BOOK 15 May THE NAKED FORM IN MODERN CHINESE ART CURATORS TOUR Join Dr Paul Bevan, Christensen Fellow in Chinese Painting, for a guided tour of the The Naked Form in Modern Chinese Art display. Gallery 29
12 Jun LIFELINES: CURATOR'S TOUR Join curator Clare Pollard for a guided tour of our FREE exhibition Lifelines: The Woodcuts of Naoko Matsubara. Gallery 11
24 Apr EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our current Jeff Koons exhibition Exhibition Galleries
8 May EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our current Jeff Koons exhibition Exhibition Galleries
15 May EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our current Jeff Koons exhibition Exhibition Galleries
22 May EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our current Jeff Koons exhibition Exhibition Galleries
29 May EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our current Jeff Koons exhibition Exhibition Galleries
5 Jun EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our current Jeff Koons exhibition Exhibition Galleries
Thu 25 Apr, 10.30–11.15am LITTLE ASHMOLES FUN – RAINBOW Explore, play and learn together with a different theme each month. All welcome but particularly suitable for 3–5 year olds. Gallery 66
FULLY BOOKED Fri 26 Apr, 10.30–11.30am BABY ASHMOLES – EXPLORING PRE-RAPHAELITE ART Singing and sensory play for babies, with a different object story each week. For parents/caregivers of babies under 1 who are not yet walking. Gallery 66
Sat 27 Apr, 2pm and 3.15pm ASHVENTURES – VICTORIAN ART REBELS All ages welcome, particularly suitable for ages 4+. Join our regular Ashventures: stories, gallery hunts, games and crafts. Meet in Gallery 21
Thu 2 May, 10.30–11.15am LITTLE ASHMOLES FUN – PATTERNS & COLOURS Explore, play and learn together with a different theme each month. All welcome but particularly suitable for 3–5 year olds. Gallery 31
FULLY BOOKED Fri 3 May, 10.30–11.30am BABY ASHMOLES – EXPLORING 18TH-CENTURY ART Singing and sensory play for babies, with a different object story each week. For parents/caregivers of babies under 1 who are not yet walking. Gallery 31
Thu 9 May, 10.30–11.15am LITTLE ASHMOLES FUN – PATTERNS & COLOURS Explore, play and learn together with a different theme each month. All welcome but particularly suitable for 3–5 year olds. Gallery 31
FULLY BOOKED Fri 10 May, 10.30–11.30am BABY ASHMOLES – EXPLORING 18TH CENTURY ART Singing and sensory play for babies, with a different object story each week. For parents/caregivers of babies under 1 who are not yet walking. Gallery 31
Thu 16 May, 10.30–11.15am LITTLE ASHMOLES FUN – PATTERNS & COLOURS Explore, play and learn together with a different theme each month. All welcome but particularly suitable for 3–5 year olds. Gallery 31
FULLY BOOKED Fri 17 May, 10.30–11.30am BABY ASHMOLES – EXPLORING 18TH CENTURY ART Singing and sensory play for babies, with a different object story each week. For parents/caregivers of babies under 1 who are not yet walking. Gallery 31
Thu 23 May, 10.30–11.15am LITTLE ASHMOLES FUN – PATTERNS & COLOURS Explore, play and learn together with a different theme each month. All welcome but particularly suitable for 3–5 year olds. Gallery 31
FULLY BOOKED Fri 24 May, 10.30–11.30am BABY ASHMOLES – EXPLORING 18TH CENTURY ART Singing and sensory play for babies, with a different object story each week. For parents/caregivers of babies under 1 who are not yet walking. Gallery 31
Sat 25 May, 2pm and 3.15pm ASHVENTURES – ISLAMIC CERAMICS All ages welcome, particularly suitable for ages 4+. Join our regular Ashventures: stories, gallery hunts, games and crafts. Meet in Gallery 21
EXHIBITIONS Check to see which Exhibitions and Free Displays are running during your visit. LEARN MORE
