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Discover half a million years of art and archaeology, from Egyptian mummies to modern art, at the University of Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum.Welcome | Ashmolean Museum Pause animated content Skip to main content University of Oxford Venue Hire Working for us TikTok Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube University of Oxford Venue Hire Working for us TikTok Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube VISIT US BOOK TICKETS PLAN YOUR VISIT BOOK TICKETS Access DIRECTIONS FLOOR GUIDE FAQs Family Visits Visiting as a Group EXHIBITIONS MONEY TALKS: ART, SOCIETY & POWER FREE EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS EVENTS CAFÉ AND RESTAURANT EXPLORE THE ASHMOLEAN FROM HOME HOME LEARNING COLLECTIONS STORIES & VIDEOS Collection Highlights Collections Online LEARN HOME LEARNING SCHOOLS Primary schools Secondary schools Learning resources FAMILIES ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT YOUNG PEOPLE ADULT GROUPS CASE STUDIES AND PROJECTS COLLECTIONS Collection Highlights COLLECTIONS ONLINE USING OUR COLLECTIONS STUDY ROOMS LOANS ORDERING IMAGES DEPARTMENTS Antiquities Cast Gallery Coins Eastern Art Western Art RESEARCH PROJECTS RESEARCH PROFILES PARTNERSHIPS PUBLICATIONS EARLY CAREER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES DOCTORAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES CONSERVATION JOIN & SUPPORT DONATE Membership JOIN ONLINE GIFT MEMBERSHIP EXISTING MEMBERS MEMBER ACCOUNT LOGIN Member Events WAYS TO SUPPORT Become a Patron CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP WORKING FOR US SHOP GIFT SHOP PRINTS AND IMAGES BRAND LICENSING Search form Search Welcome WELCOME PLAN YOUR VISIT WELCOME WELCOME Open every day, 10am–5pm Plan your visit, become a Member, donate, or visit our Online Shop WELCOME 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. Admission is free. PLAN YOUR VISIT MONEY TALKS MONEY TALKS MAJOR EXHIBITION – OPEN NOW MONEY TALKS ART, SOCIETY & POWER ★ ★ ★ ★ 'Vivid and revelatory' – The Guardian BOOK TICKETS JOIN US AS A MEMBER Join today for priority booking, unlimited free exhibition entry, preview days & much more Membership gives you unlimited free access to exhibitions, exclusive online events, members-only previews and curator-led events, a members’ magazine sent to your door, as well as discounts across our shop, restaurant and café. Join as a Member today and you will be supporting the Museum at a critical time. JOIN NOW SHOP & EAT SHOP THE EXHIBITION SHOP SHOP THE EXHIBITION SHOP THE EXHIBITION Our Money Talks exhibition is now open, discover the exciting exhibition range online. Every purchase supports the Museum. WEDDING SHOWCASE: SAT 12 OCT, 6–8PM REGISTER TO ATTEND WEDDING SHOWCASE: SAT 12 OCT, 6–8PM WEDDING SHOWCASE: SAT 12 OCT, 6–8PM Join us for an enchanting evening showcasing how our trusted suppliers, and the Museum, can bring your wedding to life. Register your free space. CHANGE MAKERS SEASON CHANGE MAKERS SEASON CHANGE MAKERS SEASON A special season of events, exhibitions and more. CHECK WHAT'S ON UPCOMING EVENTS move to carousel movement controls AMARĀVATĪ: ART AND BUDDHISM IN ANCIENT INDIA MEMBERS ONLY AMARĀVATĪ: ART AND BUDDHISM IN ANCIENT INDIA AMARĀVATĪ: ART AND BUDDHISM IN ANCIENT INDIA Join esteemed art historian Jaś Elsner to explore the subject of his new book about the Buddhist stūpa at Amarāvatī,... Join esteemed art historian Jaś Elsner to explore the subject of his new book about the Buddhist stūpa at Amarāvatī, one of ancient India's most extraordinary monuments, and... Join esteemed art historian Jaś Elsner to explore the subject of his new book about the Buddhist stūpa at Amarāvatī, one of ancient India's most extraordinary monuments, and discover fresh insights into... Join esteemed art historian Jaś Elsner to explore the subject of his new book about the Buddhist stūpa at Amarāvatī, one of ancient India's most extraordinary monuments, and discover fresh insights into early Buddhist art. Mon 7 Oct, 3.30–4.30pm At the Museum and Online JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY GALLERY ACTIVITY JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY Learn about the art of tea in Japan, enjoy a bowl of green tea and watch a demonstration in the Ashmolean’s authentic... Learn about the art of tea in Japan, enjoy a bowl of green tea and watch a demonstration in the Ashmolean’s authentic Japanese tea house. Learn about the art of tea in Japan, enjoy a bowl of green tea and watch a demonstration in the Ashmolean’s authentic Japanese tea house. Learn about the art of tea in Japan, enjoy a bowl of green tea and watch a demonstration in the Ashmolean’s authentic Japanese tea house. Fri 11 Oct, 1pm & 3pm At the Museum EMPIREWORLD: SATHNAM SANGHERA AUTHOR TALK ONLINE TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE EMPIREWORLD: SATHNAM SANGHERA AUTHOR TALK EMPIREWORLD: SATHNAM SANGHERA AUTHOR TALK Bestselling author and journalist, Sathnam Sanghera discusses his recent book Empireworld exploring the legacies... Bestselling author and journalist, Sathnam Sanghera discusses his recent book Empireworld exploring the legacies of British imperialism. Bestselling author and journalist, Sathnam Sanghera discusses his recent book Empireworld exploring the legacies of British imperialism. Bestselling author and journalist, Sathnam Sanghera discusses his recent book Empireworld exploring the legacies of British imperialism. Fri 11 Oct, 5–6pm Taylorian and Online WESTERN ART PRINT ROOM TOURS TOUR WESTERN ART PRINT ROOM TOURS WESTERN ART PRINT ROOM TOURS Discover highlights of the Ashmolean's Western Art Print Room. Booking is essential. Sat 12 Oct, 2pm and 3pm At the Museum WEDDING SHOWCASE OCT 2024 SHOWCASE WEDDING SHOWCASE OCT 2024 WEDDING SHOWCASE OCT 2024 Join us for an inspiring evening showcasing the Museum's unique wedding spaces and specially selected sup... Join us for an inspiring evening showcasing the Museum's unique wedding spaces and specially selected suppliers. Join us for an inspiring evening showcasing the Museum's unique wedding spaces and specially selected suppliers. Join us for an inspiring evening showcasing the Museum's unique wedding spaces and specially selected suppliers. Sat 12 Oct, 6–8pm At the Museum COLONIAL MONEY IN AFRICA MEMBERS ONLY COLONIAL MONEY IN AFRICA COLONIAL MONEY IN AFRICA Discover how colonialism brought ‘modern’ coins and banknotes to Africa, and disrupted traditional monetary... Discover how colonialism brought ‘modern’ coins and banknotes to Africa, and disrupted traditional monetary systems. Discover how colonialism brought ‘modern’ coins and banknotes to Africa, and disrupted traditional monetary systems. Discover how colonialism brought ‘modern’ coins and banknotes to Africa, and disrupted traditional monetary systems. Tue 15 Oct, 3–4pm Online only CHANGING TIDES: COLD WAX AND OILS WORKSHOP FULLY BOOKED CHANGING TIDES: COLD WAX AND OILS WORKSHOP CHANGING TIDES: COLD WAX AND OILS WORKSHOP In this one-day workshop with Kieran Stiles, learn how to create the effect of light shimmering on water with the... In this one-day workshop with Kieran Stiles, learn how to create the effect of light shimmering on water with the use of cold wax and oils. In this one-day workshop with Kieran Stiles, learn how to create the effect of light shimmering on water with the use of cold wax and oils. In this one-day workshop with Kieran Stiles, learn how to create the effect of light shimmering on water with the use of cold wax and oils. Thu 17 Oct, 10.30am–4pm At the Museum AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 1: CÉZANNE ONLINE TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 1: CÉZANNE AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 1: CÉZANNE The Impressionist movement liberated artists from the conventions of the past. Cezanne whose work grew out of Impressionism... The Impressionist movement liberated artists from the conventions of the past. Cezanne whose work grew out of Impressionism is the subject of our first talk on Impressionists as change... The Impressionist movement liberated artists from the conventions of the past. Cezanne whose work grew out of Impressionism is the subject of our first talk on Impressionists as change makers. The Impressionist movement liberated artists from the conventions of the past. Cezanne whose work grew out of Impressionism is the subject of our first talk on Impressionists as change makers. Sat 19 Oct, 11am–12pm At the Museum and Online CHANGE MAKERS TOURS 21 OCT 2024 GALLERIES TOUR CHANGE MAKERS TOURS 21 OCT 2024 CHANGE MAKERS TOURS 21 OCT 2024 Explore political, social and religious change across time and cultures on this Museum tour of key objects in the... Explore political, social and religious change across time and cultures on this Museum tour of key objects in the collection, available on various dates. Explore political, social and religious change across time and cultures on this Museum tour of key objects in the collection, available on various dates. Explore political, social and religious change across time and cultures on this Museum tour of key objects in the collection, available on various dates. 21 Oct, 3 Nov & Sat 9 Nov, 2–3pm OR 3.30–4.30pm At the Museum COINAGE IN 7TH-CENTURY ENGLAND TALK TALK COINAGE IN 7TH-CENTURY ENGLAND TALK COINAGE IN 7TH-CENTURY ENGLAND TALK Anglo-Saxon coins were objects filled with meaning and symbolism. Discover their important role in the huge changes... Anglo-Saxon coins were objects filled with meaning and symbolism. Discover their important role in the huge changes witnessed in 7th-century England. Anglo-Saxon coins were objects filled with meaning and symbolism. Discover their important role in the huge changes witnessed in 7th-century England. Anglo-Saxon coins were objects filled with meaning and symbolism. Discover their important role in the huge changes witnessed in 7th-century England. Mon 21 Oct, 2–3pm At the Museum and Online AFTER 1177 BC: ERIC H. CLINE AUTHOR TALK TALK AFTER 1177 BC: ERIC H. CLINE AUTHOR TALK AFTER 1177 BC: ERIC H. CLINE AUTHOR TALK In his talk, author Eric Cline, explores the aftermath of the Bronze Age collapse and the rise of new civilisations... In his talk, author Eric Cline, explores the aftermath of the Bronze Age collapse and the rise of new civilisations in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean. In his talk, author Eric Cline, explores the aftermath of the Bronze Age collapse and the rise of new civilisations in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean. In his talk, author Eric Cline, explores the aftermath of the Bronze Age collapse and the rise of new civilisations in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean. Tue 22 Oct, 2–3pm Online only ASHMOLEAN NOW: BETTINA VON ZWEHL IN CONVERSATION TALK ASHMOLEAN NOW: BETTINA VON ZWEHL IN CONVERSATION ASHMOLEAN NOW: BETTINA VON ZWEHL IN CONVERSATION Artist Bettina von Zwehl will discuss her Ashmolean exhibition, The Flood, with Katy Barron, Photo Oxford's... Artist Bettina von Zwehl will discuss her Ashmolean exhibition, The Flood, with Katy Barron, Photo Oxford's director. Artist Bettina von Zwehl will discuss her Ashmolean exhibition, The Flood, with Katy Barron, Photo Oxford's director. Artist Bettina von Zwehl will discuss her Ashmolean exhibition, The Flood, with Katy Barron, Photo Oxford's director. Fri 25 Oct, 2–3pm At the Museum and Online Pause slideshow move to carousel content COMPETITION WIN AN OXFORD CITY BREAK WIN AN OXFORD CITY BREAK WIN AN OXFORD CITY BREAK To mark our Money Talks exhibition, you could win a city break for two in Oxford at the Old Bank Hotel and enjoy dinner at one of The Oxford Collection's restaurants. ENTER NOW FREE EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS SIMPLE PLEASURES: LI JIN WITH ROGER LAW SIMPLE PLEASURES: LI JIN WITH ROGER LAW SIMPLE PLEASURES: LI JIN WITH ROGER LAW This exhibition shows work by the contemporary Chinese ink master with drawings and ceramic work by the British caricaturist Roger Law. KABUKI LEGENDS PART TWO KABUKI LEGENDS PART TWO KABUKI LEGENDS PART TWO Japanese artist Takahashi Hiromitsu creates dynamic, colourful prints showing exciting moments in kabuki, a traditional form of dance-drama. This is the second show in a two-part exhibition of his works. DEMON, MOTHER, MAKER OF KINGS DEMON, MOTHER, MAKER OF KINGS DEMON, MOTHER, MAKER OF KINGS In this display, discover a group of female divinities from the ancient world who offer a glimpse into their many surprising forms of power, from motherhood and love to violent authority.   FIND OUT ABOUT OUR DAILY GALLERY TOURS STORIES THE ART OF MONEY READ THE ART OF MONEY THE ART OF MONEY Explore money through art and the artists who use money in their art with the Money Talks exhibition curator Shailen Bhandare.  A NEW OXFORD CROWN COIN NFT READ A NEW OXFORD CROWN COIN NFT A NEW OXFORD CROWN COIN NFT A female figure on horseback, with carnations... creators of the AI-generated 'alternative' Oxford Crown discuss NFTs, and the first digital art acquisition for the Museum. AUTUMNAL SCENES & OBJECTS READ AUTUMNAL SCENES & OBJECTS AUTUMNAL SCENES & OBJECTS Celebrate the changing season with some of our favourite autumn-inspired scenes and objects from the collections.  FAMILY FUN ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE BOOK ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE A fun interactive family experience through the galleries. Book ahead for your weekend visit. MYTHS & REALITY AUDIO TOUR AUDIO TOUR MYTHS & REALITY AUDIO TOUR MYTHS & REALITY AUDIO TOUR Download our new audio tour and enjoy tales of myths and legends with Dr Janina Ramirez. Suitable for ages 12+. TODDLER TIME SUBSCRIBE TODDLER TIME TODDLER TIME Get involved in our exciting season of toddler activities. Choose from 3- to 9-month event subscriptions. FREE FAMILY TOURS TOUR DETAILS FREE FAMILY TOURS FREE FAMILY TOURS Join a tour of the Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome or Ancient Greece galleries with stories and crafts. SAVING A RENAISSANCE MASTERPIECE FOR THE NATION FRA ANGELICO'S 'THE CRUCIFIXION'   The Ashmolean is raising funds to purchase a painting of the crucifixion by the Italian Renaissance Master Fra Angelico. LEARN MORE LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS FINGERPRINTS 6 EPISODES FINGERPRINTS FINGERPRINTS Uncover the invisible fingerprints left behind by makers, looters, archaeologists, soldiers, rulers, curators, and more. These stories of touch also reveal how forces of conflict and colonialism have shaped the Museum. MUSEUM SECRETS 25 BITE-SIZED TALES MUSEUM SECRETS MUSEUM SECRETS Our curators have been recording bite-sized tales of the wonderful, and sometimes unexpected, life of a museum. Explore time & asparagus, symbols of hope in challenging times, Ancient Greek manscaping, and more! OBJECTS OUT LOUD 6 AUDIO ADVENTURES OBJECTS OUT LOUD OBJECTS OUT LOUD From Uccello’s spine-tingling painting The Hunt in the Forest to poems woven into Japanese prints, this short series delves into the poetry and literature hidden in the collections. EXPLORE THE COLLECTIONS ONLINE COLLECTIONS ONLINE COLLECTIONS 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 200,000 objects available to search and browse online. COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS Take a look at a selection of highlights from the Ashmolean's collection, chosen by our curators. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Enjoy stories and more every day. 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