MEET ME AT THE MUSEUM
The Ashmolean runs regular events for older visitors, including the popular, monthly social workshops which stimulate new conversations and learning through behind-the-scenes access, object handling, and specialist-led tours.
Admission is free but booking is advised and the sessions are currently rotating around the galleries, museums and libraries of the University of Oxford. To book a place, or to find out more, email beth.mcdougall@prm.ox.ac.uk
VOLUNTEER
Most volunteers work with the public: from helping with family-friendly activities to staffing the information desk, and from stewarding late-night events to delivering introductory tours. A small number of volunteers help in other areas of the collections: assisting curatorial, administrative or education staff in a more behind-the-scenes capacity.
Apply to be a volunteer
A NEW OLDER PEOPLE’S ACTION TEAM
We are actively seeking the opinions of older people, both regular visitors and those who may be put off due to real or imagined barriers.
By supporting Meet Me at the Ashmolean you will enable us to create an Older People’s Action Team encouraging our older visitors to contribute to, and help co-curate the Museum’s programme, offering unique insight into how we can improve our physical spaces including signage, display cases and seating.
To volunteer, or to find out more, email beth.mcdougall@prm.ox.ac.uk