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The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. Our world famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across time.
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SHOP & EAT
SHOP THE EXHIBITION
SHOP THE EXHIBITION
ASHMOLEAN CAFÉ
ASHMOLEAN CAFÉ
UPCOMING EVENTS
DRYPOINT PRINTING WORKSHOP
DRYPOINT PRINTING WORKSHOP
Tue 26 & Wed 27 Nov, 10.30am–4pm
At the Museum
ART FOR EVERYDAY LIFE TALK 1
ART FOR EVERYDAY LIFE TALK 1
Wed 27 Nov, 2–3pm
At the Museum and Online
SATYAJIT RAY, VISIONARY OF CINEMA
SATYAJIT RAY, VISIONARY OF CINEMA
Sat 30 Nov, 2–3pm
At the Museum and Online
CHRISTMAS TALK WITH XA STURGIS
CHRISTMAS TALK WITH XA STURGIS
Fri 6 Dec, 3.30–4.30pm
At the Museum and Online
SILK SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP
SILK SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP
Sat 7 Dec 2024, 10.30am–4pm
At the Museum
ART FOR EVERYDAY LIFE TALK 3
ART FOR EVERYDAY LIFE TALK 3
Wed 11 Dec, 2–3pm
Online and at the Museum
AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 3: GAUGUIN
AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 3: GAUGUIN
Sat 14 Dec, 11am–12pm
At the Museum and Online
AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 4: SEURAT
AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 4: SEURAT
Sat 25 Jan, 11am–12pm
At the Museum and Online
AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 5: LAUTREC
AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 5: LAUTREC
Sat 15 Feb, 11am–12pm
At the Museum and Online
PAINTING CONTEMPORARY OXFORD ARTIST TALK
PAINTING CONTEMPORARY OXFORD ARTIST TALK
Thu 27 Mar, 2.30–3.45pm
At the Museum and Online
FAMILY FUN IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE
ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE
MYTHS & REALITY AUDIO TOUR
MYTHS & REALITY AUDIO TOUR
TODDLER TIME
TODDLER TIME
FREE FAMILY TOURS
FREE FAMILY TOURS
FREE EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS
SIMPLE PLEASURES: LI JIN WITH ROGER LAW
SIMPLE PLEASURES: LI JIN WITH ROGER LAW
KABUKI LEGENDS PART TWO
KABUKI LEGENDS PART TWO
DEMON, MOTHER, MAKER OF KINGS
DEMON, MOTHER, MAKER OF KINGS
COMPETITION
STORIES
THE CHANGING FACES OF MONEY
THE CHANGING FACES OF MONEY
TERRIBLE TALES
TERRIBLE TALES
AUTUMNAL SCENES
AUTUMNAL SCENES
SAVING A RENAISSANCE MASTERPIECE FOR THE NATION
LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS
EXPLORE THE COLLECTIONS
ONLINE COLLECTIONS
ONLINE COLLECTIONS
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
GIFT MEMBERSHIP
PRINTS & CANVASES
PRINTS & CANVASES
SHOP ONLINE
Money Talks Catalogue
Money Talks Catalogue
Alfred Jewel Pendant Necklace
Alfred Jewel Pendant Necklace
Ashmolean NOW Pio Abad Catalogue
Ashmolean NOW Pio Abad Catalogue
Money Talks Tote Bag