Ashmolean Museum - Autumn at the Ashmolean

 

AUTUMN AT THE MUSEUM Tokyo After Hours & New Free Exhibitions This month why not visit one of our new free exhibitions, join us for lunch on the rooftop, book for our Tokyo After Hours event on 5 November, or come and try our new family digital guide at half-term. Plan your visit Walk-up tickets for Museum admission are now available on the door, but to guarantee entry at busy times, and to avoid waiting, booking tickets in advance is recommended. Booking is still strongly recommended for the Tokyo exhibition. Open now until 3 January 2022 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "A captivating survey of Japanese art" The Observer This exhibition is a celebration of one of the world’s most creative, dynamic and thrilling cities. Explore Japan’s capital city through the vibrant arts it has generated over 400 years. About the exhibition Book your tickets Enjoy free, unlimited entry Join online today Become a Member JAPAN AFTER HOURS Friday 5 November, until 8pm This special event at the Museum will be packed with entertainment, including interactive sessions such as a block printing session, a dance workshop, calligraphy displays, bite-sized talks from Oxford researchers, and performances including a Butoh performance from renowned artist Marie-Gabrielle Rotie. Booking is now open for our first After Hours event of the year. Find out more & Book now NEW STORY AUTUMNAL SCENES A collection of artworks inspired by autumn Scroll through four stunning autumn-inspired artworks from the collection, learning about the artists and stories behind each of them. Read our latest story OCTOBER HALF-TERM SPOOKY CREATURES Drop-in Activity Wed 27 & Thu 28 Oct, 1–4pm Book your Museum visit and join us for FREE spooky crafting this half-term. All are welcome but most suitable for children aged 3+. Find out more ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE Try our NEW interactive family digital guide Share a family adventure this half-term with our brand new digital guide and explore some of the Museum's most fascinating objects through games, quizzes, sounds, and more multimedia activites. Find out more & Book now "It was fantastic!" "One of the best kids museum activities we’ve ever done" "My children rated it 5 out of 5" FREE DISPLAYS & EXHIBITIONS Now open at the Museum DANTE: THE INVENTION OF CELEBRITY Now open in Gallery 8 On the 700th anniversary of the death of Dante, this exhibition explores the great poet and philosopher's influence on art and culture over the centuries. Find out more IN PRAISE OF HANDS Now open in Gallery 29 This exhibition celebrates an artistic collaboration between artist Naoko Matsubara, whose series of woodcuts explore the human hand, and prize-winning poet Penny Boxall, who has responded to the woodcuts in a series of short poems. Find out more Buy the book 'In Praise of Hands' VISION OF A MOMENT Opens 16 October Presenting a snapshot of the art of Japanese printmaking in the 1950s, this display will include a range of abstract and figurative works, including woodblock prints, mezzotints and lithographs. Find out more MORE ONLINE EVENTS Book your place

CREATE A MANGA HALLOWEEN DRAWING Online Workshop Fri 29 Oct, 4–5.30pm Manga artist Inko Ai Takita will guide you through the strange realm of Japanese horror characters, and show you how to draw one to create a manga Halloween card. Book your place LATE WORKS Online Short Course Starts Fri 15 Oct, 2–3pm Discover works by Samuel Palmer, John Sell Cotman and John Martin, all celebrated for their youthful energy and originality, but who also brought wisdom and experience to their lesser-known final years. Book your place

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Ashmolean Museum- September at the Ashmolean

 

SEPTEMBER AT THE MUSEUM Online Events & New Free Exhibitions There's plenty to do at the Ashmolean this September, whether you're joining us in person or online. Book now for an online talk, short course or workshop, see Tokyo: Art & Photography, visit one of our new free exhibitions, or join us for lunch on the rooftop. BOOK NOW Plan your visit ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "A captivating survey of Japanese art" The Observer Open now until 3 January 2022 This exhibition is a celebration of one of the world’s most creative, dynamic and thrilling cities. Explore Japan’s capital city through the vibrant arts it has generated over 400 years. Book your tickets Watch the exhibition trailer Enjoy free, unlimited entry Join online today Become a Member ★ ★ ★ ★ "Wonderful... this show is a treat" The Telegraph VISIT THE EXHIBITION SHOP Browse our latest collection inspired by Japan Our Tokyo exhibition shop has got something for everyone, from contemporary prints to Japanese-inspired fashions and vibrant accessories. Shop online Buy the catalogue FREE DISPLAYS & EXHIBITIONS SAMURAI GOLD MONEY IN JAPAN IN THE TOKUGAWA PERIOD Free display, now open This free display includes spectacular Japanese gold coins, coins of differing shapes and sizes, and unusual paper money. Find out more DANTE THE INVENTION OF CELEBRITY Free exhibition, opens 17 September On the 700th anniversary of the death of Dante, this exhibition will explore the great poet and philosopher's influence on art and culture over the centuries. Find out more IN PRAISE OF HANDS WOODCUTS BY NAOKO MATSUBARA WITH POEMS BY PENNY BOXALL Free exhibition, opens 25 September This exhibition celebrates an artistic collaboration between artist Naoko Matsubara, whose series of woodcuts explore the human hand, and prize-winning poet Penny Boxall, who has responded to the woodcuts in a series of short poems. Find out more Buy the book 'In Praise of Hands' ONLINE EVENTS BOOK YOUR PLACE

VICTORIAN FLOWER PAINTINGS Online Workshop Fri 17 Sep, 10am–1pm Explore this form of analytical, realist representation by working from direct observation, and learn about fine brushwork using oils wet-on-wet. Book your place MANGA FOR BEGINNERS Online Workshop Fri 17 Sep, 4–5.30pm Join Manga artist Chie Kutsuwada to find out what Manga is all about, and learn how to draw a character in Manga style. Book your place ONLINE PRINT ROOM VISIT Online Talk Mon 20 Sep, 3–4pm Dr Rachel Boyd will introduce us to Guercino (1591–1666,) and a selection of his drawings from the Western Art Print Room. Book your place HOW TO READ PAINTINGS Online Short Course Starts Thu 23 Sep, 2–3pm Join Alice Foster for this online short course to explore how to approach a painting and what to look for. Book your place

Browse all upcoming events EAT & DRINK ROOFTOP LUNCH & AFTERNOON TEA Book a table today Our Rooftop Restaurant is now open for Afternoon Tea and lunch bookings. Join us for a delicious meal overlooking the skyline of Oxfordshire. View menus & Book online