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MAJOR EXHIBITION OPENS 6 AUG

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STANLEY DONWOOD | RADIOHEAD | THOM YORKE

Exploring the visual art of Stanley Donwood and Thom Yorke and Radiohead's iconic images.

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KEEP THE KIDS HAPPY

Our children's range includes books, toys, games, drawing and painting sets, and much more. Find lots to entertain the little ones this summer.

SUMMER TREATS

NEW SUMMER MENU

The new seasonal menu is now available in our Rooftop Restaurant and Terrace.

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THIS IS WHAT YOU GET EXHIBITON MEMBERS PREVIEW

An exclusive, Members-only preview of our major exhibition This Is What You Get: Stanley Donwood, Radiohead, Thom...

An exclusive, Members-only preview of our major exhibition This Is What You Get: Stanley Donwood, Radiohead, Thom Yorke

Mon 4 Aug 2025, 10am–5pm

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THIS IS WHAT YOU GET EXHIBITION – EXCLUSIVE MEMBER TOURS

Join Natasha Podro for an exclusive Members-only tour of this major exhibition.

Wed 27 Aug 2025, 4.30pm & 6pm

At the Museum

TALK

A TALE OF ROYAL AND IMPERIAL COSTUMES

This special talk by Her Imperial Highness Dr Princess Akiko of Mikasa will focus on connections between the Japanese...

This special talk by Her Imperial Highness Dr Princess Akiko of Mikasa will focus on connections between the Japanese Imperial family and the British Royal family through developments...

This special talk by Her Imperial Highness Dr Princess Akiko of Mikasa will focus on connections between the Japanese Imperial family and the British Royal family through developments in Imperial costumes from the...

This special talk by Her Imperial Highness Dr Princess Akiko of Mikasa will focus on connections between the Japanese Imperial family and the British Royal family through developments in Imperial costumes from the late 19th century to the current day.

Thu 28 Aug 2025, 2–3pm

At the Museum and Online

GALLERY ACTIVITY

POETRY IN THE GALLERIES, AUGUST 2025

A free event. Poets from Oxfordshire will explore the newly-redesigned Rome and Etruscan Galleries.

Sat 30 Aug 2025, 2–3pm

At the Museum

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A SPOTLIGHT ON BAROQUE HIGHLIGHTS

The Keeper of Western Art shines a light on some of the Museum's Baroque treasures.

Wed 10 Sep 2025, 3.30–4.30pm

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TALK

MAY MORRIS DESIGNS: LYNN HULSE BOOK TALK

To launch her new Ashmolean book on May Morris, Dr Lynn Hulse will give an illustrated talk on the life and work...

To launch her new Ashmolean book on May Morris, Dr Lynn Hulse will give an illustrated talk on the life and work of this pioneering Arts and Crafts designer and art embroiderer.

Fri 12 Sep 2025, 2-3pm

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MEMBERS ONLY

KABUKI KIMONO MEMBERS TALK

Discover striking kabuki costumes belonging to the kabuki actor Bandō Tamasaburō V.

Thu 18 Sep 2025, 3.30–4.30pm

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TALK

ART IN HONG KONG: ENID TSUI BOOK TALK

This talk lifts the lid on Hong Kong's diverse art scene, in a city of fascinating contradictions: a former...

This talk lifts the lid on Hong Kong's diverse art scene, in a city of fascinating contradictions: a former British colony where artists have long been inspired by the interplay...

This talk lifts the lid on Hong Kong's diverse art scene, in a city of fascinating contradictions: a former British colony where artists have long been inspired by the interplay between east and west.

Sat 20 Sep 2025, 2-3pm

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TALK

ARTIST COLLECTIVES: PRE-RAPHAELITES TALK 1

The first of two talks by Martin Beek which focus on Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces in the Ashmolean's collection...

The first of two talks by Martin Beek which focus on Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces in the Ashmolean's collection and the city of Oxford in the Brotherhood’s development and pa...

The first of two talks by Martin Beek which focus on Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces in the Ashmolean's collection and the city of Oxford in the Brotherhood’s development and patronage.

Sat 27 Sep 2025, 11am–12pm

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WORKSHOP

RUGGED LANDSCAPES OF JOAN EARDLEY WORKSHOP

This workshop with Kieran Stiles invites you to C=capture the raw essence of a landscape inspired by the ideas...

This workshop with Kieran Stiles invites you to C=capture the raw essence of a landscape inspired by the ideas and techniques of Joan Eardley one of the greatest Scottish Women artists...

This workshop with Kieran Stiles invites you to C=capture the raw essence of a landscape inspired by the ideas and techniques of Joan Eardley one of the greatest Scottish Women artists of the 1950s. "

Thu 2 Oct 2025, 10.30am–4pm

At the Museum

WORKSHOP

PASTEL SUNSETS WORKSHOP

Spend two days with award-winning artist Sandra Orme exploring creating pastel sunsets over land and sea.

Fri 3 Oct – Sat 4 Oct 2025, 10.30am–4pm

At the Museum

PERFORMANCE

IMAGINARY LANDSCAPES: MUSIC & POETRY PERFORMANCE

Join a special performance featuring a collaboration between leading poet, author and raconteur, Chris Tutton with...

Join a special performance featuring a collaboration between leading poet, author and raconteur, Chris Tutton with harpist, Lucy Nolan

Fri 3 Oct 2025, 2–3pm

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BOOK THE ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE

A fun, interactive family experience through the galleries. Book ahead or pick up the digital devices when you visit. Available weekends and daily in school holidays.

Child uses a magnifying glass to look closer at coins in the museum

COIN HANDLING SESSIONS

Drop in to a coin handling session in the Money Gallery, every Saturday. Free. Check times

NEW STICKERS TO COLLECT

Join in the trail activities and explorer pack challenges available from the Museum's Welcome Desk and collect your stickers!

ROMAN ESCAPADES

Check out the fun interactives and challenges in the newly-renovated Rome galleries.

DAPHNE WRIGHT: DEEP-ROOTED THINGS

The fourth exhibition in our Ashmolean NOW series presents sculptures by contemporary Irish artist Daphne Wright. Gallery 8, lower ground floor. Open now

IMAGES OF AUTHORITY

Discover portraits from across Iran, Britain and France which show personal and political aspirations of ambitious leaders. Gallery 29, first floor. Open now

KABUKI KIMONO: Costumes of Bandō Tamasaburō V

Discover the new set of sensational kimonos worn by the famous kabuki actor Bandō Tamasaburō V. Textiles Gallery 5, lower ground floor. Open now

CHEUNG YEE & HIS 1960s HONG KONG CONTEMPORARIES

The first substantial public exhibition of Hong Kong artist Cheung Yee outside of Hong Kong shows his sculptures and works on paper. Chinese Paintings Gallery 11, ground floor. Open now

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THE TALENTS OF MAY MORRIS

To tie in with her new book, May Morris Designs, author Lynn Hulse explores May's life and inspiration, and her remarkable designs and embroidery.

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SUMMER SENSATIONS

Discover some of the many sun-inspired and summer-themed objects and artworks in our collection.

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 300,000 objects available to search and browse online.