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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 EXHIBITION

Discover our curated botanical-themed homewares, stationery, clothing and accessories inspired by In Bloom.

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ROOFTOP RESTAURANT & TERRACE

Dine alfresco on the rooftop terrace and enjoy a delicious meal or decadent afternoon tea in the sun.

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BOTANICAL PAINTING & DRAWING WORKSHOPS

This 3-day workshop aims to teach you the basic techniques of watercolour used in botanical illustrations.

Starts Tue 30 June 2026, 10.30am–4pm

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WORKSHOPS

BOTANICAL DESIGN EMBROIDERY WORKSHOPS

This workshop will explore the art of botanical drawing/painting combined with embroidery. Learn the techniques...

This workshop will explore the art of botanical drawing/painting combined with embroidery. Learn the techniques to complete a painting of ‘Flanders Cherry’ on cloth then be guided...

This workshop will explore the art of botanical drawing/painting combined with embroidery. Learn the techniques to complete a painting of ‘Flanders Cherry’ on cloth then be guided in the techniques needed to...

This workshop will explore the art of botanical drawing/painting combined with embroidery. Learn the techniques to complete a painting of ‘Flanders Cherry’ on cloth then be guided in the techniques needed to complete the embroidery

Fri 3 Jul and Sat 4 Jul 2026, 10.30am–4pm

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GALLERY ACTIVITY

POETRY IN THE GALLERIES JUL 2026

A free event. Poets from Oxfordshire will explore Soma Surovi Jannat's 'Climate, Culture, Care'...

A free event. Poets from Oxfordshire will explore Soma Surovi Jannat's 'Climate, Culture, Care' exhibition in Gallery 8

Sat 4 Jul 2026, 2–3pm

At the Museum

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AFTER HOURS IN BLOOM EXHIBITION CURATOR TOUR

Join curator Francesca Leoni for a private after-hours tour of our major new exhibition, In Bloom: How Plants Changed...

Join curator Francesca Leoni for a private after-hours tour of our major new exhibition, In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World.

Mon 6 Jul 2026, 5–6.30pm

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GALLERY TOUR

ASHMOLEAN HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

Explore the Ashmolean's history through a selection of highlights spanning art, archaeology and coins, uncovering...

Explore the Ashmolean's history through a selection of highlights spanning art, archaeology and coins, uncovering stories that connect cultures, people and ideas across time.

Fri 17 & 24 July, then every Fri & Sat in Aug–Oct, 2–3pm

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FREE FESTIVAL

FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY 2026

Join our Festival of Archaeology day for all the family and take part in a range of exciting, free activities and...

Join our Festival of Archaeology day for all the family and take part in a range of exciting, free activities and tours across the Museum and its galleries.

Sat 18 Jul 2026, 11am–4pm

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FAMILY PRINT ROOM ACTIVITY

LET'S DRAW TOGETHER – 18 JUL

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.

Sat 18 Jul 2026, 11am–11:45am OR 2:30pm–3:15pm

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AFTER HOURS MEMBERS' CAST GALLERY TOUR

Join us on this summer evening for an exclusive after hours tour of the cast gallery with Dr Steve Kershaw

Wed 22 Jul 2026, 6-7pm

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MEMBERS ONLY

TAI CHI IN THE GALLERIES JUL 2026

Enjoy the galleries like never before in this Tai Chi class for Members

Thurs 23 Jul 2026, 9.15am-10am

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WORKSHOP

PASTEL WORKSHOP

Spend two days with award winning pastel artist Sandra Orme exploring how to use pastels to create dramatic summer...

Spend two days with award winning pastel artist Sandra Orme exploring how to use pastels to create dramatic summer weather skies

Fri 24 Jul – Sat 25 Jul 2026, 10.30am–4pm

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WORKSHOP

SUMMER FAMILY FRIDAYS 2026

Join our Summer Family Friday drop-ins for creative activities and the chance to discover amazing objects.. The...

Join our Summer Family Friday drop-ins for creative activities and the chance to discover amazing objects.. The workshop is free and suitable for all ages.

Fri 24 Jul & every Fri until 28 Aug, 11am–3pm

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TALK

STANLEY SPENCER'S GARDEN PAINTINGS TALK

Peter Vass will be looking at Spencer’s flower and garden paintings which many critics believe to be his finest...

Peter Vass will be looking at Spencer’s flower and garden paintings which many critics believe to be his finest works.

Sat 25 Jul 2026, 11am–12pm

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SHAPED BY NATURE SEASON

A special season of events and more for spring 2026.

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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.

TRAILS & EXPLORER PACKS

Pick up a trail or explorer pack at the Welcome Desk when you visit the Museum to help you discover the galleries. Or ask for our adventure card game and stickers.

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.

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.

SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTIST GWEN JOHN

Celebrate the quiet genius of Welsh artist Gwen John in her 150th anniversary year (her birthday was 22 June) and explore her artworks in the Ashmolean collection.

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