STORIES

Enjoy our collection of videos and articles, and discover more about our recent exhibitions and some hidden stories in the collections.

THE CHANGING FACES OF MONEY

The heads of kings and queens and the figures of deities have graced our coins and currency since ancient times. Explore this fascinating aspect of money.

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TERRIBLE TALES

Uncover some of the spookiest stories and creepiest object in our collection for Halloween.

The Cretan Labyrinth after Mathjis Cock, 1558

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STORIES

Enjoy our collection of articles and videos and discover more about our recent exhibitions and some hidden stories in the collections.

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THINKING WITH THINGS

A video series taking a closer look at the Ashmolean's hidden treasures from new viewpoints.

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MUSEUM SECRETS

Bite-sized tales of the wonderful, and sometimes unexpected, life of a museum.

Ladies in blue fresco from the Labyrinth Knossos exhibition

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SHOUT OUT FOR WOMEN

Celebrating women in art and in the Ashmolean's collection and telling their stories.

A pair of hands hold an ancient stone Sumerian statue

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FINGERPRINTS

Our podcast launched in 2022.

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1-MINUTE VIDEOS

Learn about the Ashmolean collections in under 1 minute! From Ganesha and cuneiform, to Samurai warriors and Pre-Raphaelite art.

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OBJECTS OUT LOUD

Learn about a piece of writing inspired by objects in our collections.

TOURS & TRAILS

Discover the collections and explore the Museum on one of our guided or self-guided tours and trails.

SMARTIFY AUDIO TOURS

The official digital audio guide on the comfort of your smartphone.

SHOUT OUT FOR WOMEN

Join us in sharing the Ashmolean's collections and stories which celebrate women’s achievements in art and...

Join us in sharing the Ashmolean's collections and stories which celebrate women’s achievements in art and archaeology throughout history and today.

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OUR MUSEUM: OUR VOICES

Each year, we hand over Museum labels to a new group of collaborators, reflecting responses to the Museum’s ...

Each year, we hand over Museum labels to a new group of collaborators, reflecting responses to the Museum’s displays.

OUT IN OXFORD

Explore LGBTQ+ history with these carefully selected objects in the museum

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VOICES IN THE GALLERY

Students from Oxford Spires Academy visited the Ashmolean and explored the Ancient Near East Gallery. Listen to...

Students from Oxford Spires Academy visited the Ashmolean and explored the Ancient Near East Gallery. Listen to their interpretations of the objects they chose.

ASHMOLEAN FROM HOME

Enjoy the Museum and be inspired by our collections, from home. Download colouring pages, try out our online jigsaw puzzles, explore our Treasures, and enjoy stories about the collections.

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