Thursday 8 October 2020

Ashmolean Museum - Afternoon Tea, Young Rembrandt, and Half-Term Fun at the Museum

 

Ashmolean Museum Oxford
Close up detail of a self portrait painting by a young Rembrandt

LAST CHANCE TO SEE

YOUNG REMBRANDT

OPEN UNTIL 1 NOVEMBER
OPEN LATE ON 30 & 31 OCTOBER

Booking is essential. Members should also book free tickets in advance.

"An extraordinary exhibition"
The Times

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Video button showing an etching by Rembrandt

NEW VIDEO

Rembrandt's Etchings

Exhibition curator An Van Camp talks about Rembrandt's use of a printmaking technique known as etching, and about what his early experiments tell us about the young artist's working process, in this brand new video.

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An illustrated image of the Where's Wally character

HALF-TERM FAMILY FUN

Where's Wally Spooky Museum Search

From 9 Oct until 1 Nov we are taking part in the Kids in Museums Where's Wally? Spooky Museum Search. Find Wally hidden around the Museum, spell out a spooky phrase and receive a special 'I found Wally!' bookmark.

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A tower of cakes, scones and sandwiches, alongside teacups and prosecco

AFTERNOON TEA

Our Rooftop Restaurant has reopened!

Our Restaurant – which overlooks the picturesque rooftops of Oxford – is now open for Afternoon Tea on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. A very limited number of tables will be available at times from 12pm to 3.30pm. Pre-booking is essential.

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EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS

NOW OPEN AT THE MUSEUM

An ornate embroidery in reds, golds, blues and greens

Mediterranean Threads

Until 28 Feb 2021

Through a selection of highlights from our collection, explore the visual richness and technical sophistication of 18th- and 19th-century Greek embroideries, as well as their debt to the many artistic traditions that flourished around the Mediterranean.

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Scene Through Wood

Until 15 Nov 2020

Celebrating the art of wood engraving over the last 100 years, this free exhibition includes the most outstanding wood engravings in the Ashmolean, and loans from private collections.

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Two contemporary ceramic vessels

Hans Coper: 100

Opens 17 Oct 2020

Marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of renowned ceramic artist, Hans Coper (1920–1981), this exhibition will include ceramics from the Museum’s own collection together with more than 30 loans from private collections.

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Visitors looking at paintings in the Ashmolean Museum

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Tickets for November are now available

Entry to the Museum is free but you will need to pre-book a timed ticket online in advance. Tickets are now available, for General Museum Admission for dates until 30 November.

We have made a few changes to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable visit. Find out more and plan your visit today.

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