Ashmolean Museum - 📣 Pre-Raphaelites, a free family festival, and much more

 

JULY AT THE MUSEUM This month sees the opening of our next major exhibition Pre-Raphaelites: Drawings & Watercolours, and we celebrate art and archaeology with a weekend of free, drop-in family events. Plus, Young & Wild? Art in 1980s Germany opens in Gallery 8, and much more. OPENING THIS MONTH PRE-RAPHAELITES Drawings & Watercolours OPENING 15 JULY From a sketch on the back of an envelope to grand, elaborate chalk drawings, this exhibition – returning after its sold out, limited run last year – offers the chance to view our internationally-renowned collection of Pre-Raphaelite works on paper. Find out more Book your tickets MEMBERS GO FOR FREE Members enjoy priority booking, unlimited free exhibition entry, an exclusive Preview Day, and much more. Become a Member SHOP THE EXHIBITION A collection inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites Discover our wide array of books, gifts, homeware and fashion, all carefully chosen to accompany this major exhibition. Shop the range online via the button below or visit us in store. Every purchase supports the Ashmolean. Shop the range BIG FAMILY WEEKEND Free archaeology and art festival Sat 16 & Sun 17 July Join us for a fun weekend suitable for all the family. Saturday celebrates all things archaeology as part of the national Festival of Archaeology. Travel back in time to the Iron Age and learn all about the Iceni. Free activities include: coin striking, making chocolate coins, storytelling & more. On Sunday the festival is all about art. Come along and unleash your creativity by taking part in one of our activities inspired by the Museum's collection. Free activities include: dress up and become a living painting, paint a canvas, live music & more. Find out more YOUNG & WILD? Art in 1980s Germany Punk, Painting & Prints Opening Sat 30 July This vibrant, free exhibition brings together artworks by internationally acclaimed artists in the Neo-Expressionist movement, known as ‘Junge Wilde’ (‘young Fauves’), alongside works by a younger generation of 'Junge Wilde' artists, conveying the exuberant energy of this 80s West Berlin art scene. See paintings, sculptures and works on paper by A.R. Penck, Georg Baselitz, and Markus Lüpertz, and drawings and prints by Elvira Bach, Ina Barfuss, Salomé and Luciano Castelli. Find out more ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE  Share an adventure this summer holiday This digital guide for families offers an interactive exploration of some of the Museum's most intriguing objects. Play games and quizzes, enjoy sounds and stories, try out your design and drawing skills each activity is different because each object is different! Book your adventure NEW LUNCHTIME MENU Rooftop Restaurant and Terrace A new season brings with it a new lunchtime menu including pan-fried sea trout and a fresh broad bean, pea and asparagus risotto. With warmer weather on the way, why not take advantage and get together with friends to enjoy lunch with a view. Book today MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

CRACKING ANCIENT CODES Online & In-Person Tue 12 Jul, 2–3pm Join author Andrew Robinson and discover how architect Michael Ventris succeeded in deciphering a mysterious Minoan script. Book your ticket THE PISSARROS IN ENGLAND Online & In-Person Wed 27 Jul, 2–3pm Join us for this afternoon talk, with art historian Kathy Adler, to hear about the Pissarro family's time in England. Book your ticket

See all events FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY 2022 FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY 2022 Journeys into the Iron Age and the Celtic arts The UK's annual Festival of Archaeology runs from 16–31 July. As part of the Ashmolean's participation in the festival, we're holding a series of talks which will be available to view both in the Museum and online. Talks include: Pre-Roman Coinage of the Iceni, Celtic Art: Magic and Animism and Life and Death in the Early Iron Age. Find out more ANNUAL APPEAL Enrich Lives • Inspire Minds • Open Doors Support the Ashmolean The Ashmolean depends on its many supporters in everything it does and, thanks to the generosity of our Members, Patrons and donors, we have already raised