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

SPRING AT THE MUSEUM Pissarro, online events, a new podcast Happy New Year and welcome back to the Ashmolean! There is a lot to look forward to at the Museum this year, including our upcoming major exhibition Pissarro: Father of Impressionism. PISSARRO FATHER OF IMPRESSIONISM Opens 18 February 2022 Tickets are now on sale! Camille Pissarro (1830–1903) is one of the most celebrated artists of 19th-century France and a central figure in Impressionism. This major exhibition, of works drawn from the Ashmolean's collections as well as international loans, will span Pissarro's entire career. Members enjoy free, unlimited entry and can book to join us for an exclusive preview of the exhibition on 17 February. Book your tickets Become a Member FINGERPRINTS A new podcast starting 21 January Every object in the Ashmolean has passed from hand to hand to reach the Museum. In this new podcast series, we uncover the invisible fingerprints left behind by makers, looters, archaeologists, soldiers, rulers, curators, and many more. These stories of touch reveal the ways in which the forces of conflict and colonialism have shaped the Museum. Fingerprints will be released weekly from 21 January until 25 February. Listen to the trailer ALI KAZIM Suspended in Time Opening 7 February This free exhibition is informed by the time Ali Kazim, one of the most exciting artists working in Pakistan today, spent in the Ashmolean. During a residency in 2019, Kazim spent days browsing through the Museum’s South Asian collection, examining several objects up close. Kazim’s engagement with the material and visual traditions encourages us in turn to reflect on how the past informs and influences the present. Find out more YOUR YEAR OF ART Unlimited Exhibition Entry, Priority Booking & More Enter the new year with a world of art and inspiring experiences. Enjoy closer access to our collections, while supporting the Museum, with unlimited entry to Pissarro: Father of Impressionism and Russia! Icons and the Avantgarde in 2022, a continued programme of exclusive events, plus discounts in our shop, café and restaurant. Become a Member UPCOMING EVENTS Book your place

How to Read Paintings Online Short Course Starts Thu 20 Jan, 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 William Cohn Lecture: Islamic Ceramics Online and at the Museum Tue 1 Feb, 5–6pm Explore the roles played by dealers, collectors, and museums in creating a body of material known as "Islamic ceramics". Book your place The Principles of Drawing Online Workshop Thu 17 Feb, 10am–1pm Join artist Weimin He for this live, interactive online workshop inspired by Raphael’s ‘Studies of Two Apostles'. Book your place Events for Under 5s Online & at the Museum Jan & Feb Join us for special sessions for families with children under 5, with story, song and play inspired by objects in the galleries. Find an event Cracking Ancient Codes Online Talk Fri 18 Feb, 2–3pm Join author Andrew Robinson to hear about 19th-century French Egyptologist Jean-François Champollion, decipherer of Egyptian hieroglyphs. Book your place Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Masterclass Online Demonstration Sat 19 Feb, 10am–12pm Join Professor Wang Limin, distinguished calligrapher, artist and scholar, who will reveal the ideals of aesthetic interest reflected in Chinese literati calligraphy and ink painting. Book your place

Browse all upcoming events WINTER MENUS At the Rooftop Restaurant Get together with friends this January at the Rooftop Restaurant and enjoy our winter lunch and afternoon tea menus, as well as daily vegan specials. View the menus and book your table online today. Book for Afternoon Tea Book for Lunch

Ashmolean Museum - Advent Calendar, Christmas Shopping and Winter Events

 

DECEMBER AT THE MUSEUM Christmas Shopping, Tokyo & More This month enjoy our online advent calendar, try our new festive menus, finish your Christmas shopping with us while supporting the Museum, and book your ticket to see our Tokyo: Art & Photography exhibition before it closes on 3 January. ASHMOLEAN ADVENT CALENDAR Open a virtual door each day Visit our online Advent Calendar to discover a new, festive Ashmolean object every day until 25 December. You can also follow the Museum on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to see a new post each morning. Open today's door OPENING HOURS Christmas & New Year Over the Christmas and New Year period the Museum will be closed 24–27 December and on 1 January. We will be open as usual on all other days, 10am–5pm. Find out more Walk-up tickets are available on the door, but to guarantee entry at busy times, booking in advance is recommended. CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list Visit our shop to find an exclusive range of Christmas cards, books, fashion, games, art supplies, and gifts, all inspired by the Ashmolean's collections. Every purchase supports the work of the Museum. Order by 10 December for delivery in time for Christmas! Shop Online COMING SOON PISSARRO FATHER OF IMPRESSIONISM Opens 18 February 2022 Camille Pissarro (1830–1903) is one of the most celebrated artists of 19th-century France and a central figure in Impressionism. Tickets will be on sale in January Members priority booking opens soon Find out more MEMBERS SEE IT FIRST Priority Booking & Members' Preview Day As well as unlimited exhibition entry, Members will have access to a priority booking period, ahead of tickets going on general sale, and can see the exhibition early on an exclusive Members' Preview Day. Become a Member GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP Unlimited Exhibition Entry, Priority Booking & More With unlimited entry to ticketed exhibitions, a programme of exclusive events, and discounts in our shop, café and restaurant, Ashmolean Membership is the gift that keeps on giving. Treat your loved ones (or yourself) to a year of inspiring, cultural experiences. Gift Membership UPCOMING EVENTS Book your place

THE INDUS CIVILIZATION Online Talk Fri 3 Dec, 2–3pm Join Andrew Robinson to hear about this ancient civilization that vanished until 1921, when excavation began in today’s Pakistan. Book your place THE PRINCIPLES OF DRAWING Online Workshop Thu 9 Dec, 10am–1pm Join artist Weimin He for this live, interactive online workshop and have a go at drawing the famous Laocoon sculpture. Book your place EARTH, AIR, FIRE & WATER Online Workshop Wed 8 Dec, 10am–1pm Explore how artists record the ephemeral aspects of nature, where a moment later the subject might no longer be there. Book your place EDO CASTLE: THE SHOGUN'S COURT Online Talk Thu 9 Dec, 2–3pm Hear about the history of Edo Castle – Japan’s Versailles – from where the shoguns governed Japan for 250 years. Book your place

Browse all upcoming events Final Weeks – Ends 3 January 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. "Wonderful... this show is a treat" The Telegraph Book your tickets today Watch the exhibition film