Ashmolean Museum - Book now for Labyrinth, and much more this spring.

 

JANUARY AT THE MUSEUM Happy New Year from all of us at the Ashmolean Museum. We're excited to share that tickets are now available for our next major exhibition! Begin the year by planning your trip to see Labyrinth: Knossos, Myth & Reality, see our free exhibition, Dia al-Azzawi: Painting Poetry and discover our latest programme of events. MAJOR EXHIBITION BOOKING NOW OPEN LABYRINTH KNOSSOS, MYTH & REALITY OPENS 10 FEB 2023 This will be the first UK exhibition to focus on Knossos and will include over 100 objects which have never left Crete and Greece before. According to legend, an elaborate labyrinth was built at Knossos on the island of Crete to hold a ferocious Minotaur. Join us to discover the palace of Knossos, and the search for the Labyrinth. Members go for free. Book your tickets Become a Member LABYRINTH CURATOR'S TALK WED 22 FEB, 5–6PM | THE TAYLORIAN, ST GILES Join Dr Andrew Shapland, curator of our upcoming major exhibition Labyrinth: Knossos, Myth & Reality, and trace the history of the exploration of Knossos, from the early travellers searching for the mythical Labyrinth to more recent discoveries. Members are invited to join an exclusive curator-led tour of the exhibition, followed by drinks, after this event. Visit our website for the full details. Become a Member. Book your tickets DIA AL-AZZAWI PAINTING POETRY ضياء العزاوي رسم الشعر NOW OPEN, GALLERY 8 'The Arab world's most influential living artist', Dia al-Azzawi is best known for monumental and colourful canvasses. His work spans many genres, including a type of artist book known in Arabic as 'dafatir'. This free exhibition includes drawings and prints, as well as a monumental ten-metre tapestry immortalising the impact of war on the city of Mosul, which is on public display for the first time. Find out more ONE WORLD FAMILY FESTIVAL 11 & 12 FEB, 12–4PM Celebrate the many communities and faiths of Oxfordshire through a dazzling array of activities, performances, talks and crafts for all ages. From an Iraqi fashion show to a Jewish musical medley and Bollywood dancing to laughter yoga, there's something for everyone at this fantastic weekend festival. This is a FREE event and activities are available on a drop-in basis. Find out more BRING BABY LECTURES MYTH AND REALITEA WED 25 JAN, 10–11AM This new series of monthly baby and toddler friendly lectures allows you to feed your inquisitive mind while minding your tiny tots. Learn more about the myths and reality of tea production and drinking throughout history, and discover how this history is reflected in the Ashmolean’s collections with tea sommelier, Valerie Diederichs. Book your tickets ASHMOLEAN SHOP ONLINE JEWELLERY, STATIONERY, PRINTS AND MORE... We're excited to share that the Museum gift shop is currently being refurbished! Look our for news about the shop re-opening next month. Until then, you can find our pop-up shop in the Headley Lecture Theatre and shop our beautifully curated collection online. Shop online AFTERNOON TEA AT THE ROOFTOP RESTAURANT Get together with friends this January and make the grey days brighter with a delicious afternoon tea. Our moreish vegan afternoon tea includes mini red velvet cakes, Ashmolean tea-infused bread and a selection of sumptous sandwiches. View the menu and book your table