Ashmolean Museum - Advent Calendar, Christmas Shopping and a New Free Exhibition

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Advent Calendar Visit online this December Visit our online Advent Calendar for a new Ashmolean object every day until 25 December. You can also follow the Museum on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to see a new post each morning. Open today's door Christmas Shopping Visit our shop to find a beautiful range of Christmas cards, books, fashion, games, art supplies and gifts all inspired by the Ashmolean's collections. All purchases support the Museum. Our Museum shop is open every day until 23 December, or visit us online. Shop Christmas Cards Browse our full Christmas range Give the Gift of Membership A year of exhibitions, discounts and events Ashmolean Membership is a fantastic present for art lovers, the inquisitive or curious, or someone who just loves the Ashmolean. Enjoy unlimited exhibition entry, a programme of exclusive events and many more benefits. Find out more about Membership Prints & Canvases Ashmolean Fine Art Prints Framed and unframed fine art paper or canvas print reproductions make a unique and personal gift. Choose from more than 3,000 stunning Ashmolean images. Browse Prints Rooftop Restaurant Christmas Menu Get together with friends this Christmas at the Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant and enjoy our new, special Christmas Menu. View the menu and book your table online today. Book your table Christmas & New Year Opening This festive period the Ashmolean will be open up until 23 December. The Museum will only be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day (24, 25 and 26 December), and on New Year's Day (1 January). Visiting over Christmas & New Year FREE Festive Family Fun Pick up our Winter Adventure Trail at the Welcome Desk for a festive journey around the Museum. And discover Christmas Story Paintings through storytelling, games, crafts and gallery hunts, at our FREE December Ashventures on 7 and 14 December. Plan Your Visit NEW FREE EXHIBITION Philip Guston Locating the Image Until 8 Mar 2020 Discover the work of internationally acclaimed American artist Philip Guston (1913–80) in the first solo exhibition of his work in Oxford, and explore the inspiration he drew from historical art and literature. Find out more

July at the Ashmolean

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Last Supper In Pompeii Exhibition Opens 25 July This major exhibition will tell the story of this ancient Roman city's love affair with food and wine. Located in the sunny paradise of southern Italy, Pompeii was sandwiched between lush vineyards and fertile plains to one side, and the bountiful waters of the Bay of Naples to the other. When the ash from Mount Vesuvius began raining down on Pompeii in AD 79, people were engaged in typical day to day activities: producing, buying and selling food and, most importantly, eating and drinking.

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Festival of Archaeology Daily Life in Ancient Rome Saturday 13 July, 10am–4pm FREE, no need to book Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to live in ancient Rome? Find out at our Festival of Archaeology through fun-filled activities, talks and craft for all ages including jewellery-making, a Roman fashion show, metal working, Roman hairdressing and much more. All activities are FREE.

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A. R. Penck: I Think In Pictures Free Exhibition Now Open A. R. Penck (1939–2017) was an internationally acclaimed German artist, best known for his work in painting, drawing, print and sculpture. This is the first solo show of A.R. Penck’s work in Oxford, and his first solo museum exhibition in the UK for more than 30 years.

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Alice's Day Saturday 6 July Join us for cakes and drinks in the café, as well as FREE stories, games and more! For one day only, Oxford transforms into Wonderland to celebrate Lewis Carroll's celebrated adventures of Alice.

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Gin 'n' Jazz Wednesday 10 July, 6.30–9.30pm Relax in the evening sunshine on our rooftop terrace with live jazz, a welcome drink and light bites, as well as a mixology masterclass with The Oxford Artisan Distillery who will show us how to mix the perfect drink.

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Little Ashmoles FREE Family Fun Join us every Thursday morning in July for 'Mini Beast Feast' Little Ashmoles sessions, designed for children aged 2–5. Enjoy FREE songs, stories, gallery hunts and crafts. No booking is required.

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July Events Talks, Tours & Workshops Take a closer look at the art of Paul Gauguin, discover how artists have captured the sea throughout history, explore techniques and materials used by John Ruskin, learn watercolour pencil techniques, and much more this month.

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NEW Alfred Bear Available now Meet Alfred Bear, the latest addition to the Ashmolean family! All dressed up and ready for adventure, Alfred is available to buy at the Museum and online. The perfect cuddly gift for someone special.

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