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Treat yourself to a festive lunch or afternoon tea in the Rooftop Restaurant this December.

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

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Visit our Advent Calendar for a new Ashmolean object every day until 25 December

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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FIGURATIVE TO ABSTRACT ART TALK 1

In the first of her series of three art history talks, Alice Foster looks at the great fresco cycles of the Medieval...

In the first of her series of three art history talks, Alice Foster looks at the great fresco cycles of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, including work by Giotto and Pinturicc...

In the first of her series of three art history talks, Alice Foster looks at the great fresco cycles of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, including work by Giotto and Pinturicchio.

Tue 11 Mar 2025, 11am–12pm

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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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KABUKI KIMONO: Costumes of Bandō Tamasaburō V

Last chance to catch this spectacular set of six kimonos worn by the famous kabuki actor Bandō Tamasaburō V. A new selection is installed on 14 Dec.

SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL AT 150

Commemorative coins, medals and memorabilia are on display in the Money Gallery this autumn to mark Churchill's 150th anniversary. Open now

CHEUNG YEE & HIS 1960s HONG KONG CONTEMPORARIES

The first substantial public exhibition of Hong Kong artist Cheung Yee outside of Hong Kong will show his sculptures and works on paper. Opens 30 Nov

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ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE

A fun interactive family experience through the galleries. Book ahead for your weekend and Christmas holiday 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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WIN AN OXFORD CITY BREAK

To mark our Money Talks exhibition, you could win a city break for two in Oxford at the Old Bank Hotel and enjoy dinner at one of The Oxford Collection's restaurants.

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THE VICTORIANS AT CHRISTMAS

Delve into the Christmas traditions of the Victorians in this selection of artworks and Christmas cards.

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EXPLORING MONEY THROUGH ART

Art and money have much in common. Discover how they influence each other and the many artists who have used money in their work.

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.