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A MAJOR EXHIBITION

ANSELM KIEFER: EARLY WORKS

14 Feb – 15 Jun 2025

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JANUARY SHOP SALE

Save up to 40% off in the January Online Shop sale, with discounts on jewellery, clothing, accessories and more.

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WEDDING OPEN EVENINGS

Planning your dream wedding? You're invited to a Wedding Open Evening at the Ashmolean on 11 or 18 Jan 2025. Booking essential.

ONLINE TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE

AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 4: SEURAT

In Juliet Heslewood's fourth talk on the Post-Impressionists as change makers, she discusses Seurat's...

In Juliet Heslewood's fourth talk on the Post-Impressionists as change makers, she discusses Seurat's influence on the Impressionists and what he gave to 'Pointillis...

In Juliet Heslewood's fourth talk on the Post-Impressionists as change makers, she discusses Seurat's influence on the Impressionists and what he gave to 'Pointillism'.

Sat 25 Jan, 11am–12pm

At the Museum and Online

MEMBERS ONLY

BRITISH DRAWINGS, 1900–1945

An exploration of the Museum's collection of British drawings, including some by leading British modernis...

An exploration of the Museum's collection of British drawings, including some by leading British modernists.

Tue 28 Jan, 3.30–4.30pm

At the Museum and Online

MEMBERS ONLY

MEMBERS' KINDRED SPIRITS BOOK TALK WITH CLARE POLLARD

Curator Clare Pollard will discuss the subject of the new book Kindred Spirits and the beautiful Japanese ceramics...

Curator Clare Pollard will discuss the subject of the new book Kindred Spirits and the beautiful Japanese ceramics inspired by the Chinese during the Meiji era.

Thu 6 Feb 2025, 3.30–4.30pm

At the Museum and Online

MEMBERS ONLY

ANSELM KIEFER EXHIBITION MEMBERS PRIVATE VIEW

An exclusive, Members-only preview of our major exhibition Anselm Kiefer: Early Works.

Thu 13 Feb, 10am–5pm

Exhibition Galleries

WORKSHOP

CHANGING TIDES: COLD WAX AND OILS WORKSHOP

In this one-day workshop with Kieran Stiles, learn how to create the effect of light shimmering on water with the...

In this one-day workshop with Kieran Stiles, learn how to create the effect of light shimmering on water with the use of cold wax and oils.

Thu 13 Feb 2025, 10.30am–4pm

At the Museum

TALK

AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 5: LAUTREC

In her final talk in this series, Juliet Heslewood explores the fascinating Bohemian life and innovation of Toulouse-Lautrec's...

In her final talk in this series, Juliet Heslewood explores the fascinating Bohemian life and innovation of Toulouse-Lautrec's art, one of the great Post-Impressionist change ...

In her final talk in this series, Juliet Heslewood explores the fascinating Bohemian life and innovation of Toulouse-Lautrec's art, one of the great Post-Impressionist change makers.

Sat 15 Feb, 11am–12pm

At the Museum and Online

MEMBERS ONLY

MEMBERS' ANSELM KIEFER TALK WITH XA STURGIS

Director Xa Sturgis will give an illuminating free talk for Members on the forthcoming exhibition 'Anselm...

Director Xa Sturgis will give an illuminating free talk for Members on the forthcoming exhibition 'Anselm Kiefer: Early Works', opening on 14 February 2025

Fri 21 Feb 2025, 2.30–3.30pm

At the Museum and Online

FAMILY EVENT

ONE WORLD FAMILY FESTIVAL 2025

A special weekend for all the family, celebrating the communities and faiths of Oxfordshire through a dazzling...

A special weekend for all the family, celebrating the communities and faiths of Oxfordshire through a dazzling array of activities, performances, talks and crafts.

Sat 22–Sun 23 Feb 2025, 11–4.30pm

Whole Museum

MEMBERS ONLY

INTRODUCTION TO PAPER CONSERVATION TOUR

A behind-the-scenes look at the work of a Paper Conservator at the Ashmolean Museum.

Wed 26 Feb, 2-3pm OR 3:30-4:30pm

At the Museum

GALLERY ACTIVITY

JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY FEB 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 28 Feb 2025, 1pm & 3pm

At the Museum

TALK

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2025 TALK

Alice Foster's talk explores the duties and responsibilities of women at work. From depictions of farm workers...

Alice Foster's talk explores the duties and responsibilities of women at work. From depictions of farm workers and hearth keepers in the Middle Ages to picture restorers in the...

Alice Foster's talk explores the duties and responsibilities of women at work. From depictions of farm workers and hearth keepers in the Middle Ages to picture restorers in the 21st century.

Sat 8 Mar 2025, 11am–12pm

At the Museum and Online

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PRINT ROOM VISIT: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2025

Join Dr Caroline Palmer to look at some of the remarkable collection of work by Women artists in the Ashmolean...

Join Dr Caroline Palmer to look at some of the remarkable collection of work by Women artists in the Ashmolean Print Room.

Sat 8 Mar 2025, 2.30–3.30pm

At the Museum

ASHMOLEAN NOW: BETTINA VON ZWEHL

This third exhibition in the Ashmolean NOW series features photographs and objects by the contemporary London-based artist Bettina von Zwehl. Gallery 8, lower ground floor

KABUKI KIMONO: Costumes of Bandō Tamasaburō V

Discover the new set of sensational kimonos worn by the famous kabuki actor Bandō Tamasaburō V. Lower ground floor

SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL AT 150

Commemorative Churchill coins, medals and memorabilia are on display in the Money Gallery. Lower ground floor

CHEUNG YEE & HIS 1960s HONG KONG CONTEMPORARIES

The first substantial public exhibition of Hong Kong artist Cheung Yee outside of Hong Kong shows his sculptures and works on paper. Gallery 11, ground floor

FRA ANGELICO'S 'THE CRUCIFIXION'

This Italian Renaissance masterpiece, recently acquired by the Museum, is now on display in the Early Italian Art Gallery 42, level 2.

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ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE

A fun interactive family experience through the galleries. Book ahead for your weekend visit.

AUDIO TOUR

MYTHS & REALITY AUDIO TOUR

Download our audio tour and enjoy tales of myths and legends with Dr Janina Ramirez. Suitable for ages 12+.

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TODDLER TIME

Get involved in our exciting season of toddler activities.

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TOUR DETAILS

FREE FAMILY TOURS

Join a tour of the Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece or Modern Art galleries with stories and crafts.

WEEKEND DROP-IN EVENT

ONE WORLD FAMILY FESTIVAL

Celebrating the communities and faiths of Oxfordshire. 22 & 23 Feb 2025, FREE

FESTIVAL DETAILS

Explore the floors of the Museum

Use our interactive floor guide to browse the galleries of the Ashmolean floor by floor and images of the objects they contain

BROWSE

WINTRY SCENES

From Courbet to Hiroshige and Pissarro, enjoy these snowy, winter-inspired artworks,

WINTER IN THE COLLECTIONS

A pair of hands hold an ancient stone Sumerian statue

6 EPISODES

FINGERPRINTS

Uncover the invisible fingerprints left behind by makers, looters, archaeologists, soldiers, rulers, curators, and more. These stories of touch also reveal how forces of conflict and colonialism have shaped the Museum.

25 BITE-SIZED TALES

MUSEUM SECRETS

Our curators have been recording bite-sized tales of the wonderful, and sometimes unexpected, life of a museum. Explore time & asparagus, symbols of hope in challenging times, Ancient Greek manscaping, and more!

6 AUDIO ADVENTURES

OBJECTS OUT LOUD

From Uccello’s spine-tingling painting The Hunt in the Forest to poems woven into Japanese prints, this short series delves into the poetry and literature hidden in the collections.

ONLINE COLLECTIONS

Discover thousands of objects and artworks Take a journey through thousands of years of art and history with our online collection. There are currently more than 200,000 objects available to search and browse online.