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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
WEDDING SHOWCASE: SAT 12 OCT, 6–8PM
WEDDING SHOWCASE: SAT 12 OCT, 6–8PM
OPENING SOON
UPCOMING EVENTS
EMPIREWORLD: SATHNAM SANGHERA AUTHOR TALK
EMPIREWORLD: SATHNAM SANGHERA AUTHOR TALK
Fri 11 Oct, 5–6pm
Taylorian and Online
CHANGING TIDES: COLD WAX AND OILS WORKSHOP
CHANGING TIDES: COLD WAX AND OILS WORKSHOP
Thu 17 Oct, 10.30am–4pm
At the Museum
AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 1: CÉZANNE
AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 1: CÉZANNE
Sat 19 Oct, 11am–12pm
At the Museum and Online
CHANGE MAKERS TOURS 21 OCT 2024
CHANGE MAKERS TOURS 21 OCT 2024
21 Oct, 3 Nov & Sat 9 Nov, 2–3pm OR 3.30–4.30pm
At the Museum
COINAGE IN 7TH-CENTURY ENGLAND TALK
COINAGE IN 7TH-CENTURY ENGLAND TALK
Mon 21 Oct, 2–3pm
At the Museum and Online
AFTER 1177 BC: ERIC H. CLINE AUTHOR TALK
AFTER 1177 BC: ERIC H. CLINE AUTHOR TALK
Tue 22 Oct, 2–3pm
Online only
ASHMOLEAN NOW: BETTINA VON ZWEHL IN CONVERSATION
ASHMOLEAN NOW: BETTINA VON ZWEHL IN CONVERSATION
Fri 25 Oct, 2–3pm
At the Museum and Online
COMPETITION
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
STORIES
THE CHANGING FACES OF MONEY
THE CHANGING FACES OF MONEY
AUTUMNAL SCENES
AUTUMNAL SCENES
TERRIBLE TALES
TERRIBLE TALES
FAMILY FUN
ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE
ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE
MYTHS & REALITY AUDIO TOUR
MYTHS & REALITY AUDIO TOUR
TODDLER TIME
TODDLER TIME
FREE FAMILY TOURS
FREE FAMILY TOURS
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