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IN BLOOM

How Plants Changed Our World

Exhibition open 19 Mar – 16 Aug 2026

★ ★ ★ ★ – The Guardian
★ ★ ★ ★ – The Times

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SHOP THE IN BLOOM EXHIBITION

Discover our botanical-themed range of products from homeware to jewellery inspired by In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World.

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ROOFTOP RESTAURANT AND TERRACE

Enjoy a delicious lunch in our contemporary Rooftop Restaurant, or dine alfresco on the rooftop terrace.

FAMILY PRINT ROOM ACTIVITY

LET'S DRAW TOGETHER – 26 MAY

Visit the Western Art Print Room with your child, to take part in drawing activities inspired by works related...

Visit the Western Art Print Room with your child, to take part in drawing activities inspired by works related to the Ashmolean's In Bloom exhibition.

Tue 26 May 2026, 11am–11:45am OR 2:30pm–3:15pm

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FAMILY FUN

POP-UP PLAY & WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES

Come and join our free family pop-up play activities suitable for all ages, in May half-term.

Sat 30 May 2026, 11am-3pm

At the Museum

WORKSHOP

IMAGINATIVE WORLDS WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES

Explore storytelling, nature, and imagination in this May half term family workshop. This drop-in event is free...

Explore storytelling, nature, and imagination in this May half term family workshop. This drop-in event is free and suitable for all ages.

Sun 31 May 2026, 11am-3pm

At the Museum

FULLY BOOKED

ABSTRACT PAINTINGS OF PETER LANYON: WORKSHOP

In this one-day workshop, explore oil painting techniques and methods of abstraction pioneered by the ground-breaking...

In this one-day workshop, explore oil painting techniques and methods of abstraction pioneered by the ground-breaking St Ives painter Peter Lanyon, who was inspired by the areas of...

In this one-day workshop, explore oil painting techniques and methods of abstraction pioneered by the ground-breaking St Ives painter Peter Lanyon, who was inspired by the areas of landscape where solids meet f...

In this one-day workshop, explore oil painting techniques and methods of abstraction pioneered by the ground-breaking St Ives painter Peter Lanyon, who was inspired by the areas of landscape where solids meet fluids.

Wed 3 Jun 2026, 10.30am–4pm

At the Museum

TALK

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS IN VICTORIAN PAINTING TALK

Discover the language of flowers in Victorian painting, from the art of the Pre-Raphaelites to the high art of...

Discover the language of flowers in Victorian painting, from the art of the Pre-Raphaelites to the high art of the late nineteenth century, and trace the changes in taste over Queen...

Discover the language of flowers in Victorian painting, from the art of the Pre-Raphaelites to the high art of the late nineteenth century, and trace the changes in taste over Queen Victoria's long reign.

Sat 6 Jun 2026, 11am–12pm

At the Museum and online

MEMBERS ONLY

ROGER FRY AND THE 'ARTQUAKE' OF 1910 TALK

This members' talk explores the work of artist Roger Fry, one of the most influential figures in twentieth...

This members' talk explores the work of artist Roger Fry, one of the most influential figures in twentieth century British art

Wed 10 Jun 2026, 6–7pm

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WORKSHOP

EASTERN ART & CHINESE PAINTINGS POETRY WORKSHOP

In this workshop with poet and translator Sascha Akhtar, participants will produce poems that explore meaning beyond...

In this workshop with poet and translator Sascha Akhtar, participants will produce poems that explore meaning beyond language, focusing instead on how poetry works visually

Sat 13 Jun 2026, 10.30am–4pm

At the Museum

TALK

VISIONS OF THE TOKAIDO ROAD ILLUSTRATED TALK

Nigel Caple traces the course of Japan's famous highway against the backdrop of renowned artists and illustrators...

Nigel Caple traces the course of Japan's famous highway against the backdrop of renowned artists and illustrators such as Utagawa Hiroshige.

Wed 17 Jun 2026, 2–3pm

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FULLY BOOKED

TAI CHI IN THE GALLERIES JUN 2026

Enjoy the galleries like never before in the first of our Members' Tai Chi classes

Thu 18 Jun 2026, 9.15-10am

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POP-UP TALKS

WINDRUSH DAY POP-UP TALKS

On this year's Windrush Day in June, join free pop-up talks in our European Ceramics Gallery and explore our...

On this year's Windrush Day in June, join free pop-up talks in our European Ceramics Gallery and explore our Shedding LIght display

Mon 22 Jun 2026, 1–3pm

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FAMILY PRINT ROOM ACTIVITY

LET'S DRAW TOGETHER – 23 JUN

Visit the Western Art Print Room with your child, to take part in drawing activities inspired by works related...

Visit the Western Art Print Room with your child, to take part in drawing activities inspired by works related to the Ashmolean's In Bloom exhibition.

Tue 23 Jun 2026, 11am–11:45am OR 2:30pm–3:15pm

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MEMBERS ONLY

GRAPHIC ART OF EDWARD BURNE-JONES MEMBERS' TALK

Discover the graphic art of Edward Burne-Jones, and his strong connections to the Pre-Raphaelite movement and the...

Discover the graphic art of Edward Burne-Jones, and his strong connections to the Pre-Raphaelite movement and the city of Oxford in this Members' talk.

Wed 24 Jun 2026, 6–7pm

Online only

MAY HALF-TERM FUN

Join us on 26 May and in the last weekend of May half term, 30-31 May, for creative workshops and other hands-on and play activities.

ASHMOLEAN GALLERY ADVENTURE

Take a fun, interactive family adventure through the Museum. Book ahead or pick up the digital devices when you visit at weekends or in the school holidays.

10% OFF CHILDREN'S BOOKS IN THE MUSEUM SHOP

From 23-31 May don't miss the 10% off discount on any children's book in the Museum Shop when you visit at half term.

HANDS-ON COIN SESSIONS

Handle coins from all over the world with our volunteers in the Money Gallery 7. Usually every Saturday 11.30am-3.30pm. Free to drop in.

SHAPED BY NATURE SEASON

A special season of events and more for spring 2026.

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SOMA SUROVI JANNAT: CLIMATE, CULTURE, CARE

The next exhibition in our Ashmolean NOW series presents drawings and paintings from Bangladeshi artist Soma Surovi Jannat, who draws inspiration from the largest mangrove forest in the world and addresses the climate crisis. Gallery 8, lower ground floor. Open until 1 Nov.

COLONIAL VIEWS OF INDIA

This new display features previously unseen photographs and negatives of India taken by Colonel Eugene Clutterbuck Impey. Gallery 29, first floor. Open until 13 Dec.

PAT SUET-BIK HUI & THE THREE PERFECTIONS

Hong Kong artist Pat Suet-Bik Hui, now based in the US, brings together the three art forms of poetry, calligraphy, and painting in her colourful artworks. Chinese Paintings Gallery 11, ground floor. Open until 28 Jun.

THE HISTORY OF BRITAIN'S BEST-LOVED BLOOMS

Unearth the stories of plant collectors, botanical art and flower manias in this article from the co-curators of the In Bloom exhibition.

READ THE ARTICLE

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