Ashmolean Museum - Storms, War & Shipwrecks: Treasures from the Sicilian Seas - exhibition NOW OPEN

Storms, War & Shipwrecks Treasures from the Sicilian Seas "Stunning" – The Times Dive into the past with us this summer and discover the extraordinary story of Sicily, an island at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, through spectacular finds rescued from the sea by underwater archaeologists. Entry is free for members and under-12s.     Exhibition Shop Visit Online & at the Museum Visit our new Exhibition Shop to see our new range of gifts, jewellery, biscuits, books, bags, prints, toys, games and much more, all inspired by Sicily and our summer exhibition.   Family-Friendly Exhibition Trails & Free Entry for Under 12s Pick up a free Storms, War & Shipwrecks family trail and follow our friendly shipworm around the exhibition. You'll also enjoy plenty of interactives in each gallery. Entry is free for under-12s. Exhibition Tours Every Tuesday & Thursday, 3.30pm Join an introductory tour to discover more about the multicultural history of Sicily and the objects on display in Storms, War & Shipwrecks. Free with the price of exhibition admission.   Exhibition Tours & Events Book your tickets Find out more about diving pioneer Honor Frost, the history of Sicily, SCUBA and the Oxford Underwater Exploration Group, and much more at one of our exhibition events this summer.   Menu Rooftop Restaurant Book a table in the sun & enjoy our Sicilian-inspired menu this summer.       Family Fun Free Activities Join us for free activities, object handling, games and stories all summer.   Storms, War & Shipwrecks Day Special Event Sat 16 Jul Join us for a packed day of talks, family activites, and a chance to find out more about underwater archaeology, historical accuracy in computer games, and mysterious sunken cities.   Become a Member Free Unlimited Exhibition Entry Ashmolean Members get in FREE to all exhibitions and enjoy a range of discounts and behind-the-scenes activities. Join by Direct Debit and get 15 months of membership for the price of 12. Sicily & the Sea Buy the book online Read all about Sicily, meeting place of cultures, hub of naval trade routes, source of artistic inspiration and of great material wealth, and a much-coveted strategic location in the Mediterranean.   Book Now An Evening with Luca Zingaretti Join Luca Zingaretti on 21 July at the Sheldonian for a reading from The Mermaid, by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, with musical accompaniment. Part of the Blenheim Palace Festival of Literature Film & Music.

June at the Ashmolean Museum

Tickets On Sale Storms, War & Shipwrecks Dive into the past with us this summer and discover the extraordinary story of Sicily, the island at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, through spectacular finds rescued from the sea by underwater archaeologists. Storms, War & Shipwrecks: Treasures from the Sicilian Seas opens on 21 June. Entry is free for members and under-12s.     New Galleries 19th-Century Art Galleries Now Open Come and see our newly refurbished and redisplayed galleries of 19th-Century Art. On display are paintings by Lord Leighton, William Dyce, James Tissot, JMW Turner and Samuel Palmer, as well as the most important example of Victorian painted furniture ever made, the Great Bookcase designed by William Burges and decorated by Pre-Raphaelite painters.     Father's Day Gifts 30% OFF All Online Shop Purchases Father's Day is just over two weeks away and so we are offering 30% off all online purchases to help with your gift buying ideas! Just use the code FATHER30 at the checkout.   Book Now An Evening with Luca Zingaretti Join Luca Zingaretti on 21 July for a private tour ofStorms, War & Shipwrecks, followed by a reading from The Mermaid by writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa with musical accompaniment at the Sheldonian. Monkey Tales Free Display from 14 June To celebrate the Year of the Monkey in 2016 this special free display showcases papercuts, woodblock prints and lithographs of adventurous and mischievous monkeys from Iran to Japan.   From 14 June All Must Have Prizes 1750–1850 This free display of medals and prizes from the mid-eighteenth century tells us about the ideals of personal and professional improvement through competition during the time in which they were made. John Julius Norwich Special Event, 24 June 1pm Goethe said that Sicily was the key to everything; certainly no island has had a more astonishing history. John Julius Norwich explores the rich past of this unique Mediterranean island.   Talks, Workshops & Events June 2016 Join us this month to hear music in the galleries, embroider botanical motifs, explore musical counterparts to Pre-Raphaelite paintings, and discover treasures from the Sicilian seas   Rooftop Restaurant Summer Dining Book a table in the sun & enjoy the spectacular setting of our rooftop restaurant.       Members Event Coffee Morning Friends Members are invited to a coffee morning on Saturday 14 May, 10.30am–12pm.   Become a Member Free Unlimited Exhibition Entry Ashmolean Members get in FREE to all exhibitions and enjoy a range of discounts and behind-the-scenes activities. Join by Direct Debit and get 15 months of membership for the price of 12.   Short Courses 2016-17 Department for Continuing Education Booking is now open for a wide array of short courses offered by the University of Oxford's Department for Continuing Education. Learn more about history, art, philosophy, archaeology, and more. At Asthall Manor on form: sculpture in stone The only exhibition in the UK dedicated exclusively to stone sculpture, on form, is all set to return to its glorious Windrush Valley setting at Asthall Manor from 12 June to 10 July. The Potting Shed cafe will also be back in the walled garden.   At the Jewish Museum London Moses, Mods and Mr Fish: The Menswear Revolution "A must see for all style aficionados" – Evening Standard. Go on a journey from tailoring workshops to the boutique revolution and mod culture of the swinging �60s, featuring fashion, photography and memorabilia.