Plan Your Visit

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Entry is FREE

PLAN YOUR VISIT

TICKETS

Museum admission is free. Walk-up tickets are now available on the door, but to guarantee entry at busy times, and to avoid waiting, booking tickets in advance is recommended. Booking is essential for our major exhibitions.

Booking is essential for all groups (including self-guided visits): Visiting as a Group

Upcoming gallery and restaurant closures are listed at the bottom of this page: Temporary Closures

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GENERAL ADMISSION

Book your free tickets to visit the Museum, café and shop.

Booking is recommended to guarantee entry, but walk-up tickets are available at the Museum.

BOOK NOW

COLOUR REVOLUTION: VICTORIAN ART, FASHION & DESIGN

Discover Victorian Britain as a vibrant colour-filled era in this major exhibition of fashion, art and design. Open now

BOOK NOW

WORLD IN COLOUR SEASON

A special season of events, exhibitions and more

CHECK WHAT'S ON

ASHMOLEAN NOW: FLORA YUKHNOVICH & DANIEL CREWS-CHUBB

Contemporary artists Flora Yukhnovich and Daniel Crews-Chubb exhibit new large-scale paintings inspired by the Ashmolean's collections.

Gallery 8, FREE

Until 14 Jan 2024

GALLERY TOURS & TRAILS

Discover our self-guided Highlights Audio Tour (only £3.60) and more free volunteer-led gallery trails and activities.

KABUKI LEGENDS: STENCIL PRINTS OF TAKAHASHI HIROMITSU

This exhibition features dramatic kabuki scenes in the colourful prints of Japanese artist Takahashi Hiromitsu.

Gallery 29, FREE

Until 4 Feb 2024

ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE

A fun interactive multimedia guide for families. Play games and quizzes, enjoy sounds and stories, design and draw as you explore the Museum.

BOOK THE GUIDE

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FAMILY TOURS

Join us this summer for FREE volunteer-led family tours around the Egypt and the Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece galleries

Look out for details at the Welcome Desk.

FAMILY SESSIONS

FAMILY MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTIONS

Find out about our monthly activities for babies and our new Toddler Time offer. There are 3, 6 or 9-month subscriptions families can choose from.

MONTHLY FAMILY SUBSCRIPTIONS

MUSEUM SHOP

The Museum shop is open from 10am to 5pm daily. There's something for everyone, from cards and jewellery to exhibition catalogues.

Every purchase supports the Ashmolean.

BROWSE GIFTS ONLINE

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EATING & DRINKING

Enjoy the Rooftop Restaurant for lunch or afternoon tea, open daily until 5pm. Or visit the café for food and drink to eat in or take away.

MENUS & BOOKING

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GALLERIES

Use our interactive floor guide to browse the galleries of the Ashmolean floor by floor and images of the objects they contain.

FLOOR GUIDE

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ACCESSING THE MUSEUM

We welcome everyone and are committed to providing full and equal access to Ashmolean spaces, collections and resources.

ACCESS & FACILITIES

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WHAT'S ON

EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS

A number of exhibitions and free displays are open.

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EXPLORE

SMARTIFY TOURS

Unlock extraordinary stories from our collections with our Smartify audio tours.

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES

FAMILY VISITS & HOLIDAY FUN

Find out what's on for families at the Museum, and view our Frequently Asked Questions

DISCOVER MORE

PRINT ROOM & STUDY ROOMS

Find out about what you can view in our Study Rooms and Western Art Print Room, and how to book a visit.

TRAILS

MORE MUSEUM TRAILS

Explore the Museum with a different perspective and guide yourself around the collection with one of our gallery trails.

GROUP BOOKINGS

VISITING AS A GROUP

Find out about our Group Bookings policy, and how to book a group or a school visit to the Museum.

TICKETING

Entry to the Museum is free but pre-booking is required for groups and for our ticketed exhibitions.

FACE COVERINGS / MASKS

Visitors and our staff may continue to wear face coverings if it makes them feel comfortable.

More information & our list of exemptions

SOCIAL DISTANCING

There are no longer any special recommendations for social distancing.

CLEANING & HYGIENE

We maintain regular cleaning regimes and there are sanitisation points throughout the Museum.

ACCESS & FACILITIES

Our lifts, toilets and cloakrooms are all open as normal.

BE KIND

We ask that you please keep calm and be kind to other visitors and to our staff

OPENING TIMES

The Museum is open every day, 10am–5pm.

Entry is FREE, but pre-booking is recommended to guarantee entry.

BECOME A MEMBER

Members enjoy free exhibition entry, subscription to our exclusive magazine, a programme of events, as well as discounts in our shops and café.

JOIN ONLINE TODAY

Plan Your Visit

PLAN YOUR VISIT

TICKETS

GENERAL ADMISSION

COLOUR REVOLUTION: VICTORIAN ART, FASHION & DESIGN

AUTUMN HIGHLIGHTS

WORLD IN COLOUR SEASON

ASHMOLEAN NOW: FLORA YUKHNOVICH & DANIEL CREWS-CHUBB

GALLERY TOURS & TRAILS

KABUKI LEGENDS: STENCIL PRINTS OF TAKAHASHI HIROMITSU

FAMILY FUN

ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE

FAMILY TOURS

FAMILY MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTIONS

SELF-GUIDED GROUP VISITS

MUSEUM SHOP

DISCOVER MORE OF THE MUSEUM

EATING & DRINKING

GALLERIES

ACCESSING THE MUSEUM

MORE TO SEE AND DO

EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS

SMARTIFY TOURS

FAMILY VISITS & HOLIDAY FUN

PRINT ROOM & STUDY ROOMS

MORE MUSEUM TRAILS

VISITING AS A GROUP

STAYING SAFE

TICKETING

FACE COVERINGS / MASKS

SOCIAL DISTANCING

CLEANING & HYGIENE

ACCESS & FACILITIES

BE KIND

BECOME A MEMBER

TEMPORARY GALLERY CLOSURES

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