Ashmolean Members get in FREE to all exhibitions and enjoy behind-the-scenes activities as well as a 10% discount in the shop, café & restaurant.
June Events
Talks, Tours & Workshops
Discover influential women of the Renaissance, hear about American circus acts of the 1920s & 30s, listen to music in the galleries, explore the museum after hours, and much more this month.
Help us celebrate World Gin Day and two new local gins, inspired by Oxford's museums and gardens, with cocktail making, gin tastings, deckchairs in the sun, ice cream, and more.
Take a journey through thousands of years of art and history with our online collection. There are currently over 44,500 objects available to search and browse online, and we are adding and updating records every month.
A week-long celebration to highlight and thank our Members for their vital support and for being a part of the Ashmolean's story. Members enjoy a programme of exclusive events, activities, offers and discounts.
In each short episode of Thinking With Things a prominent University of Oxford academic unpicks the story behind a single object from the Ashmolean’s collections that relates to their research.
In this new episode Rana Mitter, Professor of the History and Politics of Modern China, takes a closer look at a 19th-century Japanese vase and discusses the globalisation of Japan by the exporting of traditional objects to Europe.
Discover our new range of gifts, books, bags, jewellery, prints, art supplies, fashion, games and much more, all inspired by the artworks on display in our new America's Cool Modernism exhibition.
Win a trip for 2 courtesy of Audley Travel and the Ashmolean
To celebrate our America's Cool Modernismexhibition, we’re giving you and a guest the chance to win a bespoke 10-night trip, courtesy of Audley Travel, including stays in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
The Ashmolean has been telling human stories since 1683 – why not add yours?
Throughout June, July and August we're offering an additional complimentary canapé for every drinks reception booking received. Find out more about hosting your event with us today.
Do you believe in magic? Through a fascinating collection of objects, from unicorn horns to mandrake roots and magic mirrors to love rings, we explore the history of magical practices while also asking whether we all still think magically. The exhibition is open from 31 August and tickets are on sale now.
