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The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. Our world famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across time.
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EASTER GIFTING
EASTER GIFTING
NEW ROOFTOP RESTAURANT MENU
NEW ROOFTOP RESTAURANT MENU
UPCOMING EVENTS
BRUEGEL TO RUBENS EXHIBITION MEMBERS PREVIEW
BRUEGEL TO RUBENS EXHIBITION MEMBERS PREVIEW
Fri 22 Mar 2024, 10am-5pm
Exhibition Galleries
AINU JAPANESE CRAFT WORKSHOPS: WOOD CARVING & EMBROIDERY
AINU JAPANESE CRAFT WORKSHOPS: WOOD CARVING & EMBROIDERY
Sat 23 Mar 2024, 10.30am–12.30pm OR 1.30–3.30pm
At the Museum
MARK-MAKING WITH THE BRUSH WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP
MARK-MAKING WITH THE BRUSH WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP
Mon 25 Mar 2024, 10.30am–4.00pm
At the Museum
BRUEGEL TO RUBENS EXHIBITION CURATOR'S TALK
BRUEGEL TO RUBENS EXHIBITION CURATOR'S TALK
Tue 26 Mar, 5–6pm
At the Museum and Online
DAVID BOYD HAYCOCK: A CRISIS OF BRILLIANCE – MEMBERS' BOOK TALK
DAVID BOYD HAYCOCK: A CRISIS OF BRILLIANCE – MEMBERS' BOOK TALK
Wed 27 Mar, 3.30–4.30pm
At the Museum and Online
MEMBERS' CURATOR TOUR OF BRUEGEL TO RUBENS
MEMBERS' CURATOR TOUR OF BRUEGEL TO RUBENS
Wed 27 Mar, 5.30–6.30pm
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
Wed 10 Apr, 3.30–4.30pm
MAY MORRIS EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP 11 APR 2024
MAY MORRIS EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP 11 APR 2024
Thu 11 Apr 2024, 10.30am–4pm
At the Museum
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ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE
ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE
TODDLER TIME
TODDLER TIME
FREE FAMILY TOURS THIS SPRING
FREE FAMILY TOURS THIS SPRING
MORE FREE EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS
FANG LIJUN: PORTRAITS AND PORCELAIN
FANG LIJUN: PORTRAITS AND PORCELAIN
KABUKI KIMONO DISPLAY
KABUKI KIMONO DISPLAY
KABUKI LEGENDS PART TWO EXHIBITION
KABUKI LEGENDS PART TWO EXHIBITION
FASHIONING BODIES IN THE ANCIENT WORLD
FASHIONING BODIES IN THE ANCIENT WORLD
STORIES
SHOUT FOR WOMEN
SHOUT FOR WOMEN
STEP INTO SPRING
STEP INTO SPRING
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ONLINE COLLECTIONS
ONLINE COLLECTIONS
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
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PRINTS & CANVASES
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Bruegel to Rubens Catalogue
Bruegel to Rubens Catalogue
Alfred Jewel Pendant Necklace
Alfred Jewel Pendant Necklace
Ashmolean NOW Pio Abad Catalogue
Ashmolean NOW Pio Abad Catalogue
Great Bookcase Tote Bag