June at the Ashmolean

Exhibitions  |  Events  |  Membership  |  Shop ★★★★ "A revelation" The Observer ★★★★ "Impressive" Will Gompertz, BBC BOOK NOW Become a Member Get in Free – Join Online Today 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. Find an event World Gin Day at the Ashmolean 12–4pm, Sat 9 Jun 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. Find out more

Online Collection Browse thousands of objects and artworks 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. Browse the collection Members' Week 25 June – 1 July 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. Find out more Thinking With Things New podcast episode 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. Find out more & Watch the podcast Exhibition Shop Online & at the Museum 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. Shop online Win a 10-night holiday to the USA Win a trip for 2 courtesy of Audley Travel and the Ashmolean To celebrate our America's Cool Modernism exhibition, 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. Find out more Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant Book your table Enjoy our seasonal exhibition-inspired menus, delicious breakfasts, live jazz and fantastic views. View our current menus and book your table online today. Book your table Venue Hire 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. Find out more Coming soon Spellbound Magic, Ritual & Witchcraft 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. Find out more Become a Member