Make your Christmas an Ashmolean Christmas!

Make your Christmas an Ashmolean Christmas! Support the museum and dazzle your friends and family with exclusive Ashmolean gifts inspired by our collections. From stocking fillers to decorations, and children�s games to stylish accessories find everything you need to bring a sprinkling of Ashmolean magic to your festivities.

Ashmolean wins Contemporary Art Society Award Artist Elizabeth Price has won this year's Contemporary Art Society Annual Award. The Turner Prize-winning artist will now create a single-screen video work that will form part of the Ashmolean's permanent collection.

Director�s Lecture Series Museum Architecture: a New Biography On Saturday 14 December, the Ashmolean, which opened its new building in 2009, welcomes Dr Suzanne MacLeod to speak on the subject of museum design, trends in museum building, and the changing role of museums in society.

Acquisition of Ju Ming Sculpture We are pleased to announce the acquisition of a monumental sculpture by Taiwanese artist Ju Ming, in memory of Professor Michael Sullivan who died in September. The sculpture is now on display at the Museum entrance.

Art Workshop Rodin: Watercolour painting and figure drawing On Friday 6 December, take inspiration from the works of Rodin and learn how to paint and draw like a true master with artist Keiran Stiles. Booking essential, price includes materials.

What's On With Christmas Carol workshops, Chinese print room visits and lectures on subjects ranging from the Virgin Mary to Christmas in the medieval times, there are plenty of festive events to attend this December.

Ashmolean Dining Room Enjoy a celebratory toast to the festive season with a free glass of Prosecco for every person who signs up to the Ashmolean Dining Room e-newsletter. Cheers!

Elsewhere 'Turner and the Sea' at National Maritime Museum Throw yourself into dramatic depictions of storms, shipwrecks and battles by one of Britain�s favourite artists: Turner as you�ve never seen him before, at the heart of maritime Greenwich.

Elsewhere Warts and All' at the Philip Mould Gallery Until 7 December works by Samuel Cooper, featuring pieces from the Royal Collection, national museums, and private collections are on show at the Philip Mould Gallery. Highlights include Cooper�s famous portraits of Oliver Cromwell.