BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE | 2025 ANNUAL APPEAL
Help us preserve the past for future generations. Please give what you can.
With your help, the Ashmolean can continue bringing history to life — creating inspiring exhibitions, immersive displays, and learning experiences that share our extraordinary collections with visitors today and for generations to come.
Bringing History to Life

Displaying our collections
On your next visit, seek out this remarkable Crucifixion by the Renaissance master Fra Angelico, which we acquired after a successful fundraising campaign last year — we couldn’t have done it without your help.
The painting’s arrival has inspired a fresh rehang of our Renaissance galleries that brings the art of this period to life and highlights the great strengths of the Ashmolean’s early Italian collections.

Conserving our objects
This delicate study for Raphael’s Resurrection of Christ has recently undergone expert conservation to preserve its fine lines and subtle shading, revealing the artist’s creative process in remarkable detail.
As a key focus of a major research project at the Ashmolean, the drawing is soon to travel to New York as part of a series of loans to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for their landmark 2026 Raphael exhibition.
New Rome and Etruscan galleries
A powerful recent example of our efforts to bring the Museum's extraordinary collections to life is the transformation of our Rome and Etruscan galleries, unveiled just weeks ago.
This bold refurbishment breathes new life into the ancient world, offering our visitors fresh perspectives on the Roman Empire in an inspiring, immersive space for all.
None of this vital work would be possible without your generous support.


Engaging the public
In February, the Ashmolean was once again alive with colour, music, and stories as communities from across Oxfordshire came together for our annual One World Family Festival.
From traditional Indian and Chinese dance performances to Arabic calligraphy workshops, the weekend offered exciting and moving experiences for visitors of all ages.


What your gift could do
All gifts make a difference.
A monthly gift of £10 or a single gift of £1,000 will have an immediate impact on our work and ensure that the widest possible audience can experience, learn from, and be inspired by our historic collections.
Here are some ways your gift could help:

£100 will cover the cost of mounting a newly acquired artwork for display


£250 a month will support our ongoing outreach events and free public tours


£1,000 funds a student summer internship to support digitisation

We need your help
With your help, the Ashmolean can continue to keep history vibrant, relevant, and accessible, sparking curiosity, wonder, and connection for our visitors today and for generations to come.
Alongside the Museum's successes, the Ashmolean has faced challenges. The Museum has been hit hard by the rising cost of living, with our utility costs spiralling.
Now more than ever we depend on your support to keep our doors freely open to the public.
Thank you for your support.