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THIS IS WHAT YOU GET

STANLEY DONWOOD | RADIOHEAD | THOM YORKE

Exploring the visual art of Stanley Donwood and Thom Yorke and Radiohead's iconic images.

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SHOP THE EXHIBITION

Explore our collection of clothing, stationery, and homewares inspired by our new exhibition, This Is What You Get.

TASTY TREATS

NEW AUTUMN MENU

Check out the new autumn menu in our Rooftop Restaurant and Terrace.

GALLERY ACTIVITY

JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY SEP 2025

Learn about the art of tea in Japan, enjoy a bowl of green tea and watch a demonstration in the Ashmolean’s authentic...

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.

Fri 26 Sep 2025, 1pm & 3pm

At the Museum

TALK

STANLEY DONWOOD IN CONVERSATION

Join artist Stanley Donwood and curator Natasha Podro as they discuss the ground-breaking collaboration between...

Join artist Stanley Donwood and curator Natasha Podro as they discuss the ground-breaking collaboration between himself and Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke as showcased in the This is...

Join artist Stanley Donwood and curator Natasha Podro as they discuss the ground-breaking collaboration between himself and Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke as showcased in the This is What You Get exhibition.

Fri 26 Sep 2025, 6-7pm

At the Museum and Online

TALK

ARTIST COLLECTIVES: PRE-RAPHAELITES TALK 1

The first of two talks by Martin Beek which focus on Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces in the Ashmolean's collection...

The first of two talks by Martin Beek which focus on Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces in the Ashmolean's collection and the city of Oxford in the Brotherhood’s development and pa...

The first of two talks by Martin Beek which focus on Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces in the Ashmolean's collection and the city of Oxford in the Brotherhood’s development and patronage.

Sat 27 Sep 2025, 11am–12pm

At the Museum and Online

GALLERY ACTIVITY

POETRY IN GALLERIES SEP 2025

A free event. Poets from Oxfordshire will explore the Daphne Wright sculpture exhibition in our contemporary Gallery...

A free event. Poets from Oxfordshire will explore the Daphne Wright sculpture exhibition in our contemporary Gallery 8.

Sat 27 Sep 2025, 2–3pm

At the Museum

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RUGGED LANDSCAPES OF JOAN EARDLEY WORKSHOP

This workshop with Kieran Stiles invites you to capture the raw essence of a landscape inspired by the ideas and...

This workshop with Kieran Stiles invites you to capture the raw essence of a landscape inspired by the ideas and techniques of Joan Eardley one of the greatest Scottish Women artists...

This workshop with Kieran Stiles invites you to capture the raw essence of a landscape inspired by the ideas and techniques of Joan Eardley one of the greatest Scottish Women artists of the 1950s.

Thu 2 Oct 2025, 10.30am–4pm

At the Museum

FULLY BOOKED

PASTEL SUNSETS WORKSHOP

Spend two days with award-winning artist Sandra Orme exploring creating pastel sunsets over land and sea.

Fri 3 Oct – Sat 4 Oct 2025, 10.30am–4pm

At the Museum

PERFORMANCE

IMAGINARY LANDSCAPES: MUSIC & POETRY PERFORMANCE

Join a special performance featuring a collaboration between leading poet, author and raconteur, Chris Tutton with...

Join a special performance featuring a collaboration between leading poet, author and raconteur, Chris Tutton with harpist, Lucy Nolan

Fri 3 Oct 2025, 2–3pm

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TALK

ARTIST COLLECTIVES: PRE-RAPHAELITES TALK 2

Martin Beek's second Pre-Raphaelite talk looks at the Brotherhood alongside John Ruskin's intervention...

Martin Beek's second Pre-Raphaelite talk looks at the Brotherhood alongside John Ruskin's intervention and defence of the Pre Raphaelites.

Sat 4 Oct 2025, 11am–12pm

At the Museum and Online

MEMBERS ONLY

DAPHNE WRIGHT EXHIBITION TALK WITH XA STURGIS

Director Xa Sturgis will give an illuminating free talk for Members on the Ashmolean NOW exhibition featuring Daphne...

Director Xa Sturgis will give an illuminating free talk for Members on the Ashmolean NOW exhibition featuring Daphne Wright's life-size sculptures..

Fri 10 Oct 2025, 3–4pm

Online

TALK

ARTIST COLLECTIVES: CAMDEN TOWN GROUP TALK 1

The first of two talks with Martin Beek which explore the Camden Town group of post-Impressionist artists such...

The first of two talks with Martin Beek which explore the Camden Town group of post-Impressionist artists such as Walter Sickert who were active from 1911 until 1913.

Sat 11 Oct 2025, 11am–12pm

At the Museum and Online

MEMBERS ONLY

TURNER AT THE ASHMOLEAN: A 250TH BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE

The Ashmolean holds one of the world's greatest Turner collections. In this Members' talk Timothy Wilcox...

The Ashmolean holds one of the world's greatest Turner collections. In this Members' talk Timothy Wilcox re-examines J.M.W Turner’s place in his own time – and in our...

The Ashmolean holds one of the world's greatest Turner collections. In this Members' talk Timothy Wilcox re-examines J.M.W Turner’s place in his own time – and in ours.

Wed 15 Oct 2025, 3.30-4.30pm

At the Museum and Online

MEMBERS ONLY

CHINESE INFLUENCES ON EUROPEAN DECORATIVE ARTS GALLERY TOUR

An exclusive Member's tour led by curator Matthew Winterbottom of the European decorative arts in the Ashmolean's...

An exclusive Member's tour led by curator Matthew Winterbottom of the European decorative arts in the Ashmolean's galleries exploring the influences of China and East Asia...

An exclusive Member's tour led by curator Matthew Winterbottom of the European decorative arts in the Ashmolean's galleries exploring the influences of China and East Asia on these objects. This precedes...

An exclusive Member's tour led by curator Matthew Winterbottom of the European decorative arts in the Ashmolean's galleries exploring the influences of China and East Asia on these objects. This precedes an off-site visit to Claydon House.

Fri 17 Oct 2025, 10.30am–11.30pm

At the Museum

BOOK THE ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE

A fun, interactive family experience through the galleries. Book ahead or pick up the digital devices when you visit. Available weekends and daily in school holidays.

Child uses a magnifying glass to look closer at coins in the museum

COIN HANDLING SESSIONS

Drop in to a coin handling session in the Money Gallery, every Saturday. Free. Check times.

NEW STICKERS TO COLLECT

Join in the trail activities and explorer pack challenges available from the Museum's Welcome Desk and collect your stickers!

ROMAN ESCAPADES

Check out the fun interactives and games in the newly-renovated Rome galleries.

CONNECT & COLLABORATE SEASON

A special season of events and more for summer and autumn 2025.

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DAPHNE WRIGHT: DEEP-ROOTED THINGS

The fourth exhibition in our Ashmolean NOW series presents sculptures by contemporary Irish artist Daphne Wright. Gallery 8, lower ground floor. Open now

PAT SUET-BIK HUI & THE THREE PERFECTIONS

Hong Kong artist Pat Suet-Bik Hui, now based in the US, brings together the three art forms of poetry, calligraphy, and painting in her colourful artworks. Chinese Paintings Gallery 11, ground floor. Open now

IMAGES OF AUTHORITY

Discover portraits from across Iran, Britain and France which show personal and political aspirations of ambitious leaders. Gallery 29, first floor. Open now

KABUKI KIMONO: Costumes of Bandō Tamasaburō V

Discover the new set of sensational kimonos worn by the famous kabuki actor Bandō Tamasaburō V. Textiles Gallery 5, lower ground floor. Open now

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STANLEY DONWOOD, THOM YORKE & RADIOHEAD'S STORY

This Is What You Get exhibition curator Lena Fritsch tells the story of Stanley Donwood, Thom Yorke and Radiohead's creative collaboration since The Bends album came out in 1995.

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THE TALENTS OF MAY MORRIS

To tie in with her new book, May Morris Designs, author Lynn Hulse explores May's life and inspiration, and her remarkable designs and embroidery.

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