26 Jul 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 2 Aug GAUGIN SERIES – OUT OF IMPRESSIONISM French Post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin left the Parisian stock exchange in order to paint full-time. The Impressionists led the vanguard in contemporary art, and after initially adopting their style, he eventually left it behind. Lecture Theatre
BOOK 7 Aug DINING IN THE GARDEN AND THE GREATER OUT OF DOORS Learn about the archaeological remains of these special places and the wealth of ancient sources that provide details of sometimes spectacular features of dining al fresco. Lecture Theatre
BOOK 7 Aug ASHMOLEAN ROOFTOP EVENING: GIN 'N' JAZZ Join us for one of our ever-popular Ashmolean Gin ‘n’Jazz nights in the atmospheric Rooftop Restaurant. Rooftop Restaurant
16 Nov ONE WORLD FESTIVAL 2019 A special weekend celebrating the communities and faiths of Oxfordshire through a dazzling array of activities, performances, talks and crafts for all ages Atrium and Galleries
20 Jun INTERPRETED TOUR: HANDS-ON OR DESCRIPTIVE A hands-on or descriptive session for blind and partially sighted people. Meet in Gallery 21
FULLY BOOKED 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
2 Jul A.R. PENCK CURATOR'S TOUR Join curator Dr Lena Fritsch for a tour of A.R. Penck: I Think in Pictures to find out more about the artist and the inspirations behind his work. Gallery 8
BOOK 11 Jul 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
30 Jul EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
1 Aug EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
6 Aug EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
8 Aug EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
13 Aug EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
15 Aug EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
20 Aug EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
22 Aug EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
27 Aug EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
29 Aug EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
3 Sep EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
5 Sep EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
Until 28 July 2019 LEONARDO DA VINCI AND NATIONAL IDENTITY ON MEDALS AND MONEY 2019 marks the 500th anniversary of Leonardo’s death and the 350th anniversary of the first commemorative medal in his honour, struck in Louis XIV’s mint. Gallery 7
Until 15 September 2019 THE NAKED FORM IN MODERN CHINESE ART While the nude was not a traditional subject in Chinese art, it became a common theme in the early to mid-twentieth century after being introduced to China by artists who studied internationally. Gallery 29
Until 6 October 2019 LIFELINES: THE WOODCUTS OF NAOKO MATSUBARA Over 40 dynamic woodcuts selected to showcase the remarkable career of Naoko Matsubara, a distinguished Japanese artist based in Canada. Gallery 11
Until 22 March 2020 A NICE CUP OF TEA? Learn about the untold stories and hidden narratives of empire, trade and transatlantic slavery through this contemporary art installation inspired by the Ashmolean’s European Ceramics collection. Gallery 40
Until 3 November 2019 A. R. PENCK The first show of the work of internationally acclaimed German artist A. R. Penck (1939–2017) in Oxford and his first solo museum display in the UK in over 25 years. Gallery 8
BOOK Wed 17 Jul, 10.30am–4pm STILL-LIFE WATERCOLOUR PENCIL Learn watercolour pencil techniques to create your own vibrant artwork inspired by the Dutch still-life paintings. Includes a tour of the gallery. Learning Studio
BOOK Thu 18 Jul, 9am–9pm EGYPT'S HEARTLAND This one day colloquium presents the results of current archaeological fieldwork, exploring why this region was such a powerful force in Egypt’s heartland. Nissan Lecture Theatre, St Antony's College & the Randolph Sculpture Gallery, Ashmolean Museum
Thu 18 Jul, 10.30–11.15am LITTLE ASHMOLES - MINI BEAST FEAST Explore, play and learn together with a different theme each month. All welcome but particularly suitable for 3–5 year olds. Gallery 48
Thu 18 Jul, 2–3.30pm HARPSICHORD RECITAL Hear a selection of music played on the Kirkman Harpsichord. Gallery 44
FULLY BOOKED Fri 19 Jul, 10.30–11.30am BABY ASHMOLES – DUTCH STILL-LIFE GALLERY 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 48
Sat 20 Jul, 11.30am–1.30pm 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
BOOK Wed 24 Jul, 10.30am–4pm INSPIRED BY RUSKIN This workshop celebrates the 200th anniversary of John Ruskin through drawing. View original works in the Western Art Print Room followed by a practical workshop exploring techniques and materials used by Ruskin. Learning Studio
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