June at the Ashmolean Museum

Tickets On Sale Storms, War & Shipwrecks Dive into the past with us this summer and discover the extraordinary story of Sicily, the island at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, through spectacular finds rescued from the sea by underwater archaeologists. Storms, War & Shipwrecks: Treasures from the Sicilian Seas opens on 21 June. Entry is free for members and under-12s.     New Galleries 19th-Century Art Galleries Now Open Come and see our newly refurbished and redisplayed galleries of 19th-Century Art. On display are paintings by Lord Leighton, William Dyce, James Tissot, JMW Turner and Samuel Palmer, as well as the most important example of Victorian painted furniture ever made, the Great Bookcase designed by William Burges and decorated by Pre-Raphaelite painters.     Father's Day Gifts 30% OFF All Online Shop Purchases Father's Day is just over two weeks away and so we are offering 30% off all online purchases to help with your gift buying ideas! Just use the code FATHER30 at the checkout.   Book Now An Evening with Luca Zingaretti Join Luca Zingaretti on 21 July for a private tour ofStorms, War & Shipwrecks, followed by a reading from The Mermaid by writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa with musical accompaniment at the Sheldonian. Monkey Tales Free Display from 14 June To celebrate the Year of the Monkey in 2016 this special free display showcases papercuts, woodblock prints and lithographs of adventurous and mischievous monkeys from Iran to Japan.   From 14 June All Must Have Prizes 1750–1850 This free display of medals and prizes from the mid-eighteenth century tells us about the ideals of personal and professional improvement through competition during the time in which they were made. John Julius Norwich Special Event, 24 June 1pm Goethe said that Sicily was the key to everything; certainly no island has had a more astonishing history. John Julius Norwich explores the rich past of this unique Mediterranean island.   Talks, Workshops & Events June 2016 Join us this month to hear music in the galleries, embroider botanical motifs, explore musical counterparts to Pre-Raphaelite paintings, and discover treasures from the Sicilian seas   Rooftop Restaurant Summer Dining Book a table in the sun & enjoy the spectacular setting of our rooftop restaurant.       Members Event Coffee Morning Friends Members are invited to a coffee morning on Saturday 14 May, 10.30am–12pm.   Become a Member Free Unlimited Exhibition Entry Ashmolean Members get in FREE to all exhibitions and enjoy a range of discounts and behind-the-scenes activities. Join by Direct Debit and get 15 months of membership for the price of 12.   Short Courses 2016-17 Department for Continuing Education Booking is now open for a wide array of short courses offered by the University of Oxford's Department for Continuing Education. Learn more about history, art, philosophy, archaeology, and more. At Asthall Manor on form: sculpture in stone The only exhibition in the UK dedicated exclusively to stone sculpture, on form, is all set to return to its glorious Windrush Valley setting at Asthall Manor from 12 June to 10 July. The Potting Shed cafe will also be back in the walled garden.   At the Jewish Museum London Moses, Mods and Mr Fish: The Menswear Revolution "A must see for all style aficionados" – Evening Standard. Go on a journey from tailoring workshops to the boutique revolution and mod culture of the swinging �60s, featuring fashion, photography and memorabilia.

75-Minute Walk For One, Two or Family of Four with Oxford Ghost Tours (Up to 42% Off)

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• £6 for a ghost walk for one (37% off)
• £11 for a ghost walk for two (42% off)
• £18 for a ghost walk for two adults and two children (36% off)
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• This ghoulish ghost trip takes in the atmospheric and ancient sites of Oxford
• The tour departs from Broad Street, and will snake past university colleges, some over 700 years old
• The guide will impart tales of murder and mayhem as the group strolls through the night

Oxford Ghost Tours

Oxford Ghost Tours takes guests on a variety of trips through the historic city. Those after a fright can opt for the eponymous spooky evening tour, while history buffs can spend the day sightseeing round the old university colleges, some dating back to the 13th Century. Art enthusiasts can take the literary tour and discover the sites that brought inspiration to J.R.R Tolkein and C.S. Lewis. Trips depart from Broad Street, and are available daily from 11am.

Ashmolean Museum - Andy Warhol, a Free Prize Draw, Elizabeth Price, Easter Family Fun and Mother's Day at the Ashmolean

Andy Warhol Works from the Hall Collection "Delightful" – The Spectator "Enlightening" – The Financial Times Book your tickets to see more than 100 rarely seen prints, films, drawings, sculptures & paintings by cultural icon, celebrity and provocateur Andy Warhol. Booking is strongly recommended. Entry is free for members and under-12s.     Warhol Late Nights Thursdays 10 March, 24 March, 7 April Join us after-hours and enjoy live music, pop-up films, silent discos, DJs, and more at these late night events inspired by Warhol's Factory Parties. Entry to the exhibition is included in the ticket price.   Open from 18 March Elizabeth Price: A RESTORATION Turner Prize Winner Elizabeth Price displays her Contemporary Art Society Award winning work, a specially commissioned 15 minute two-screen video installation. Entry is free. An Evening With Elizabeth Price 6pm Wednesday 23 March Winner of the 2012 Turner Prize and the 2013 Contemporary Art Society Award, Elizabeth Price gives a special insight into the work and inspiration behind her latest video installation, A RESTORATION.   Celebrate Mother's Day At the Ashmolean Dining Room Celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday at the Ashmolean Dining Room with our special set menu. Book your table to enjoy 2 or 3 courses with a glass of Prosecco included. Warhol Exhibition Shop Visit Online and at the Museum Visit our new Exhibition Shop to see a new range of gifts, jewellery, books, bags, prints, games and more, all inspired by Andy Warhol and our new exhibition.   Free Family Fun Shakespeare Week & Easter Celebrate National Shakespeare Week with Shakespearean activities and a family trail, and join us at Easter to make rabbit ears and a pom pom Easter Bunny plus rabbity adventures in the galleries.   What's On March 2016 Join us this month to hear from our conservators, handle artefacts, and discover Stradivari.       Mother's Day Gifts & Cards Find a unique range of cards, gift ideas, jewellery, scarves, books and prints.   Pure Land Free Display Now Open This free display of paintings, textiles and porcelain takes Chinese immortals and immortality as its theme, with a particular focus on the Pure Land of Amitabha Buddha, the Buddha of Infinite Light.   Win with Cass Art Screen Printing Set & more To celebrate our Andy Warhol exhibition, Cass Art are offering you the chance to win a Screen Printing Set, so you can make your own Warhol inspired prints at home, plus tickets, a catalogue, and afternoon tea. Become a Member Free Unlimited Exhibition Entry Ashmolean Members get in FREE to all exhibitions and enjoy a range of discounts and behind-the-scenes activities. Join by Direct Debit and get 15 months of membership for the price of 12.   Unforgettable Events Weddings & Private Hire From neo-classical to contemporary, the intimate to the awe-inspiring, the Ashmolean is the perfect event venue to leave you with unique and lasting memories of your celebration. The Sixteen in Oxford Christ Church Cathedral, 15 April 8pm The Sixteen and Harry Christophers celebrate their 16th Choral Pilgrimage with a programme of music by William Byrd and Arvo Pärt, two composers who sought solace in their sacred music in times of political and religious persecution.   At the Fitzwilliam Museum Death on the Nile: Uncovering the afterlife of ancient Egypt From 23 February until 22 May go beyond the images of mummies, pharaohs and mystery often associated with ancient Egypt, and see how coffin design developed over 4,000 years.