Summer at the Ashmolean

Plan Your Visit | Support Us Eating & Drinking | Shop | Venue Hire Free Festival Events Festival of Archaeology 16–31 July Join us for two weeks of free events celebrating the fascinating world of archaeology. Listen to talks about our collections, hear Tudor music and tales in the galleries, meet divers from the Oxford University Underwater Exploration Group, discover a radical new interpretation of the story of Noah's Ark, and much more at this year's festival.   Storms, War & Shipwrecks Treasures from the Sicilian Seas For 2500 years, Sicily was the place where the great powers of the ancient and medieval eras met and fought. Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs and Normans battled for control, with many of their ships sinking off the island's rocky shores. Discover the extraordinary story of the island at the crossroads of the Mediterranean through spectacular finds rescued from the sea by underwater archaeologists.     Exhibition Shop Visit Online & at the Museum Visit our new Exhibition Shop to see our new range of gifts, jewellery, biscuits, books, bags, prints, toys, games and much more, all inspired by Sicily and our summer exhibition.   Special Event Sat 16 Jul Storms, War & Shipwrecks Day Join us for a packed day of talks, family activites, and a chance to find out more about underwater archaeology, historical accuracy in computer games, and mysterious sunken cities.   Rooftop Restaurant Summer Dining Book a table in the sun & enjoy our Sicilian-inspired menu this summer.       What's On July 2016 Join us this month to discover Nimrud, explore the Indus Valley and much more.   Family Fun Summer Holiday Treasures Join us every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon over the summer holidays to explore our treasure trove of star objects and craft some treasures of your own. All activities are free.   Family-Friendly Exhibition Trails & Free Entry for Under 12s Pick up a free Storms, War & Shipwrecks family trail and follow our friendly shipworm around the exhibition. You'll also enjoy plenty of interactives in each gallery. Entry is free for under-12s. Pop-Up Rooftop Cinema Book Your Tickets Now We have partnered with the Phoenix Picturehouse to bring you 3 film screenings in our rooftop restaurant this August. Why not book a table in the Dining Room before the screening begins?   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. At the British Museum The BP exhibition Sunken cities: Egypt's lost worlds Submerged under the sea for over a thousand years, two lost cities of ancient Egypt were recently rediscovered. Discover their incredible story in this blockbuster exhibition. Open until 27 November 2016.   At Modern Art Oxford Modern Art Oxford Need Your Help! Support Modern Art Oxford's landmark publication! 50 artists create unique pages in this never-before-seen collection. Claim a fantastic reward and help Modern Art Oxford today. In collaboration with the Art Fund.

Ashmolean Museum - Storms, War & Shipwrecks: Treasures from the Sicilian Seas - exhibition NOW OPEN

Storms, War & Shipwrecks Treasures from the Sicilian Seas "Stunning" – The Times Dive into the past with us this summer and discover the extraordinary story of Sicily, an island at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, through spectacular finds rescued from the sea by underwater archaeologists. Entry is free for members and under-12s.     Exhibition Shop Visit Online & at the Museum Visit our new Exhibition Shop to see our new range of gifts, jewellery, biscuits, books, bags, prints, toys, games and much more, all inspired by Sicily and our summer exhibition.   Family-Friendly Exhibition Trails & Free Entry for Under 12s Pick up a free Storms, War & Shipwrecks family trail and follow our friendly shipworm around the exhibition. You'll also enjoy plenty of interactives in each gallery. Entry is free for under-12s. Exhibition Tours Every Tuesday & Thursday, 3.30pm Join an introductory tour to discover more about the multicultural history of Sicily and the objects on display in Storms, War & Shipwrecks. Free with the price of exhibition admission.   Exhibition Tours & Events Book your tickets Find out more about diving pioneer Honor Frost, the history of Sicily, SCUBA and the Oxford Underwater Exploration Group, and much more at one of our exhibition events this summer.   Menu Rooftop Restaurant Book a table in the sun & enjoy our Sicilian-inspired menu this summer.       Family Fun Free Activities Join us for free activities, object handling, games and stories all summer.   Storms, War & Shipwrecks Day Special Event Sat 16 Jul Join us for a packed day of talks, family activites, and a chance to find out more about underwater archaeology, historical accuracy in computer games, and mysterious sunken cities.   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. Sicily & the Sea Buy the book online Read all about Sicily, meeting place of cultures, hub of naval trade routes, source of artistic inspiration and of great material wealth, and a much-coveted strategic location in the Mediterranean.   Book Now An Evening with Luca Zingaretti Join Luca Zingaretti on 21 July at the Sheldonian for a reading from The Mermaid, by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, with musical accompaniment. Part of the Blenheim Palace Festival of Literature Film & Music.