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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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JEWELLERY
JEWELLERY
ROOFTOP RESTAURANT SPRING MENU
ROOFTOP RESTAURANT SPRING MENU
UPCOMING EVENTS
LAURA CUMMING AUTHOR TALK
LAURA CUMMING AUTHOR TALK
Thu 23 May 2024, 5–6pm
At the Taylorian and Online
BRUEGEL TO RUBENS STUDY DAY
BRUEGEL TO RUBENS STUDY DAY
Fri 24 May 2024, 9.30am–5.00pm
At the Museum and Online
THREE BRITISH WOMEN PAINTERS: WINIFRED KNIGHTS
THREE BRITISH WOMEN PAINTERS: WINIFRED KNIGHTS
Thu 30 May, 2–3pm
Online and at the Museum
THE WILTON DIPTYCH: OBJECT IN FOCUS TALK
THE WILTON DIPTYCH: OBJECT IN FOCUS TALK
Wed 5 Jun 2024, 2–3pm
At the Museum and Online
THREE BRITISH WOMEN PAINTERS: EVELYN DUNBAR
THREE BRITISH WOMEN PAINTERS: EVELYN DUNBAR
Thu 6 Jun, 2–3pm
Online and at the Museum
POETRY IN MOTION CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
POETRY IN MOTION CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
Sun 9 Jun 2024, 10.30am–1pm OR 2–4.30pm
At the Museum
WESTERN ART PRINT ROOM TOURS 13 JUN 2024
WESTERN ART PRINT ROOM TOURS 13 JUN 2024
Thu 13 Jun, 10.30am and 11.30am
At the Museum
THREE BRITISH WOMEN PAINTERS: JOAN EARDLEY
THREE BRITISH WOMEN PAINTERS: JOAN EARDLEY
Thu 13 Jun, 2–3pm
Online
MEMBERS VISIT TO WATTS GALLERY & ARTISTS' VILLAGE
MEMBERS VISIT TO WATTS GALLERY & ARTISTS' VILLAGE
Fri 14 Jun, 9.30am–6pm
Off-site visit
FREE EXHIBITIONS – MAY HIGHLIGHTS
ASHMOLEAN NOW: PIO ABAD
ASHMOLEAN NOW: PIO ABAD
NATIONAL TREASURES: THE WILTON DIPTYCH IN OXFORD
NATIONAL TREASURES: THE WILTON DIPTYCH IN OXFORD
SIMPLE PLEASURES: LI JIN WITH ROGER LAW
SIMPLE PLEASURES: LI JIN WITH ROGER LAW
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ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE
ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE
MYTHS & REALITY AUDIO TOUR
MYTHS & REALITY AUDIO TOUR
TODDLER TIME
TODDLER TIME
FREE FAMILY TOURS
FREE FAMILY TOURS
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STEP INTO SPRING
STEP INTO SPRING
THE FUNCTIONS OF DRAWING FROM BRUEGEL TO RUBENS
THE FUNCTIONS OF DRAWING FROM BRUEGEL TO RUBENS
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ONLINE COLLECTIONS
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
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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 Flemish Drawings Navy Cotton T-Shirt