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MONEY TALKS

ART, SOCIETY & POWER

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Our Money Talks exhibition is now open, discover the exciting exhibition range online. Every purchase supports the Museum.

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NEW-LOOK CAFÉ

The lower-ground floor café has a new look! Do visit while you’re here and enjoy the freshly-made meals, sweet treats and drinks.

CHANGE MAKERS SEASON

A special season of events, exhibitions and more.

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BABY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES

BABY BUNDLE

A subscription programme for new parents or carers. Aimed at those with babies under 12 months, families will receive...

A subscription programme for new parents or carers. Aimed at those with babies under 12 months, families will receive three programmes a month.

Once a month Tue or Sat, 10.30–11.30am OR 2.30–3.30pm

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TODDLER TIME

Join us for play and exploration at Toddler Time, a monthly season of events in the Museum to help children develop...

Join us for play and exploration at Toddler Time, a monthly season of events in the Museum to help children develop their vocabulary and experiences. Choose a 3, 6 or 9 month subsc...

Join us for play and exploration at Toddler Time, a monthly season of events in the Museum to help children develop their vocabulary and experiences. Choose a 3, 6 or 9 month subscription.

Once a month Tue or Sat, 10.30–11.30 OR 2.30–3.30pm

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TALK

MONEY TALKS CURATOR TALK

This special curator-led talk introducing our Money Talks exhibition will unpick the overlapping strands of prestige,...

This special curator-led talk introducing our Money Talks exhibition will unpick the overlapping strands of prestige, gender, politics and religion behind the art and power of mone...

This special curator-led talk introducing our Money Talks exhibition will unpick the overlapping strands of prestige, gender, politics and religion behind the art and power of money.

Fri 13 Sep, 5–6pm

At the Museum and Online

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UNEXPLORED PRINT ROOM TREASURES

In this talk, Timothy Wilcox explores the Western Art Print Room collection, focusing on the landscapes of John...

In this talk, Timothy Wilcox explores the Western Art Print Room collection, focusing on the landscapes of John Robert Cozens.

Thu 19 Sep, 3.30–4.30pm

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CHANGING SEASONS PASTEL WORKSHOP

In this two-day workshop, explore the warmth of changing autumnal colours using pure pigment pastels, with artist...

In this two-day workshop, explore the warmth of changing autumnal colours using pure pigment pastels, with artist Sandra Orme.

Fri 20 & Sat 21 Sep 2024, 10.30am–4pm

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GALLERY ACTIVITY

POETRY IN GALLERIES TOUR SEP 2024

Oxfordshire poets share new work written in response to the Ashmolean’s collections and the paintings of ink...

Oxfordshire poets share new work written in response to the Ashmolean’s collections and the paintings of ink master Li Jin in Gallery 11. Free

Sat 21 Sep, 2–3pm

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GALLERIES TOUR

POP-UP EXHIBITION FOR PEACE IN THE PRINT ROOM

A free pop-up display of prints and drawings in the Western Art Print Room to mark International Day of Peace.

Sat 21 Sep, 2.15–3pm & 3.15–4pm

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THE WORLD OF KINTSUGI

Learn about the ancient Japanese craft of kintsugi with master lacquer restorer Kiyokawa Hiroki.

Sun 22 Sep, 11.30am–1pm

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150 YEARS OF IMPRESSIONISM, 1874–2024

Senior Ashmolean curator, Colin Harrison, reflects on the birth of the artistic revolution known as Impression...

Senior Ashmolean curator, Colin Harrison, reflects on the birth of the artistic revolution known as Impressionism.

Tue 24 Sep, 3.30–4.30pm

Online

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AMARĀVATĪ: ART AND BUDDHISM IN ANCIENT INDIA

Join esteemed art historian Jaś Elsner to explore the subject of his new book about the Buddhist stūpa at Amarāvatī,...

Join esteemed art historian Jaś Elsner to explore the subject of his new book about the Buddhist stūpa at Amarāvatī, one of ancient India's most extraordinary monuments, and...

Join esteemed art historian Jaś Elsner to explore the subject of his new book about the Buddhist stūpa at Amarāvatī, one of ancient India's most extraordinary monuments, and discover fresh insights into...

Join esteemed art historian Jaś Elsner to explore the subject of his new book about the Buddhist stūpa at Amarāvatī, one of ancient India's most extraordinary monuments, and discover fresh insights into early Buddhist art.

Mon 7 Oct, 3.30–4.30pm

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GALLERY ACTIVITY

JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY

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 11 Oct, 1pm & 3pm

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TALK

EMPIREWORLD: SATHNAM SANGHERA AUTHOR TALK

Bestselling author and journalist, Sathnam Sanghera discusses his recent book Empireworld exploring the legacies...

Bestselling author and journalist, Sathnam Sanghera discusses his recent book Empireworld exploring the legacies of British imperialism.

Fri 11 Oct, 5–6pm

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ASHMOLEAN NOW: PIO ABAD - FINAL WEEK

Pio Abad's exhibition, 'To Those Sitting in Darkness' features new drawings and objects which tell stories of cultural loss and colonial history. Until 8 Sep. ★ Shortlisted for the Turner Prize 2024 ★

SIMPLE PLEASURES: LI JIN WITH ROGER LAW

This new exhibition shows work by the contemporary Chinese ink master with drawings and ceramic work by the British caricaturist Roger Law.

DEMON, MOTHER, MAKER OF KINGS

In this display, discover a group of female divinities from the ancient world who offer a glimpse into their many surprising forms of power, from motherhood and love to violent authority.

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ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE

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

An 18th century netsuke in the shape of Tengu, the Japanese Mountain Demon who emerges from an egg

AUDIO TOUR

MYTHS & REALITY AUDIO TOUR

Download our new 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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FREE FAMILY TOURS

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

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2024 APPEAL

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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.