Until 16 December 2018 TRICKS OF TRADE: MONEY AND MAGIC IN CONTEXT Money can be ‘magical’ in more ways than one – it multiplies, it grows and it can buy happiness and bring forth plenitude. Gallery 7
Until 1 February 2019 THE SEVERED HEAD OF MEDUSA, 2013 See Damien Hirst's sculpture on display in the Greek World Gallery, juxtaposed with a Medusa terracotta tile from c. 540 BC Gallery 16
BUY TICKETS Until 6 January 2019 SPELLBOUND Do you believe in magic? Even if you don’t, you probably ‘think magically’ sometimes. This is the first exhibition to examine how magical thinking has been practised over the centuries.
Until 24 February 2019 ANTINOUS: BOY MADE GOD Antinous was a boy-favourite of the Emperor Hadrian. He drowned in the Nile in A.D. 130, and the emperor founded a city in middle Egypt in his honour called Antinoopolis or ‘Antinous City’. Gallery 8
Until 17 Mar 2019 PLUM BLOSSOM AND GREEN WILLOW: SURIMONO POETRY PRINTS Some of the finest examples of Japanese printmaking in the early nineteenth century were the exquisitely printed woodblock prints called surimono. These privately published prints combined witty poems with elegant images by leading designers. Gallery 29
Until 16 Dec 2018 THE ART OF CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE TEA Celebrate the art of the Japanese tea ceremony through this unique display of contemporary Japanese tea utensils that is part of the AREThé Festival 2018. Gallery 36
Until 7 Apr 2019 LUI SHOU-KWAN CENTENARY EXHIBITION Lui Shou-kwan was one of the most significant artists in Hong Kong during the mid-twentieth century. The paintings in this exhibition marking the anniversary of his birth are from the Ashmolean’s own collection. Gallery 11
Fri 14 Dec, 10.30–11.30am BABY ASHMOLES – EXPLORING SICKERT'S 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 63
Fri 14 Dec, 2–4pm THE HISTORY OF THE CHORAL EVENSONG This lecture explores the story of the phenomenon from its beginning five centuries ago to the present day. Lecture Theatre
Sat 15 Dec, 11am–12pm HIGHLIGHTS TOUR Discover the treasures of the Ashmolean with this great introduction to the Museum Meet in Gallery 21
Sat 15 Dec, 11.30am–3.30pm HANDS-ON COINS Handle historical coins from different times and places, with the help of our volunteer team. Everyone is welcome, but more suitable for ages 7+. Free, no booking required. Gallery 7
FIND OUT MORE LIVEFRIDAYS Ashmolean LiveFridays are late night events with theatrical performances, creative workshops and lively talks, as well as an opportunity to see the collections after hours.
FIND OUT MORE SPECIAL EVENTS Find out about our upcoming late night events, outdoor cinema screenings, festivals and Big Weekends.
FIND OUT MORE ASHMOLEAN AFTER HOURS On the last Friday of every month from 5-8pm we will be keeping our doors open later so you can explore the museum after normal closing time.
FIND OUT MORE SHOUT OUT FOR WOMEN Look out for some special events throughout the year that highlight the Representation of the People Act 1918, enabling all men and some women over the age of 30 to vote for the first time.
