Summer at the Ashmolean

Exhibitions  |  Events  |  Membership  |  Shop Last chance to see Open until 3 September A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see 120 stunning works from international collections spanning the brief but brilliant career of the Renaissance genius. BOOK NOW Extended Opening Hours Due to demand for tickets, additional evening time slots & Monday exhibition openings have now been added. Advance booking is strongly recommended. ★★★★★ "Stunning" The Times ★★★★★ "Magnificent" The Guardian Get in Free – Join Online Today Ashmolean Members get in FREE to all exhibitions – including Raphael: The Drawings – and enjoy behind-the-scenes activities as well a 10% discount in the shop, café & restaurant. Click here to find out more Summer Holidays Free Family Fun Join us 2–4pm every Wednesday & Thursday until 31 August for FREE Summer Holiday Drawing Adventures! Sharpen your pencils for a summer of dynamic drawing activities, inspired by our amazing objects. Draw something unexpected, sketch intriguing objects, play drawing games and even meet the artists. Find out more News Van Dyck painting on display The Ashmolean is delighted to have on display, on long-term loan, a painting by Flemish portrait painter Anthony Van Dyck (1599–1641). The portrait of Elizabeth Howard, 1st Countess of Peterborough, is on display in the Mallett Gallery of European Art (Gallery 44) alongside other portraits by Van Dyck, Thomas Gainsborough and Joshua Reynolds. Find out more Be part of our story To celebrate Elias Ashmole's 400th birthday we are transforming two galleries at the heart of the Museum to retell the story of the founding collections. You can be part of the Ashmolean’s story and receive exciting rewards by making a donation today. Be part of our story

Coming Soon Imagining the Divine Art and the Rise of World Religions Exploring Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism, our autumn exhibition will be the first to look at the art of the five world religions as they spread across continents in the first millennium AD. Find out more Get in Free – Become a Member Ashmolean After Hours Open until 8pm Friday 25 August We're keeping our doors open late so you can explore the museum after our normal closing time or enjoy an evening viewing of Raphael: The Drawings. With music, bars and special workshops. Find out more Beyond The Brush Until 28 August In this free exhibition explore abstract ink paintings created by leading Chinese artists regarded as forerunners of the modern art movement in Taiwan in the 1960s. Find out more Exhibition Shop Online & at the Museum Discover our new range of gifts, books, bags, jewellery, prints, art supplies, fashion, games and much more, all inspired by the artworks on display in our Raphael: The Drawings exhibition. Shop online

Exhibition Catalogue Buy Online Based on new research this new book, which explores Raphael’s creativity and experimentation in over 120 drawings from his entire career, is the perfect exhibition companion. Buy online At the Royal Academy of Arts Matisse in the Studio Until 12 November Step into the studio of Henri Matisse, and discover how the artist’s eclectic collection of objects from the far corners of the world took on new life in his transcendent art. Find out more Rooftop Restaurant Book Your Table Enjoy our seasonal exhibition-inspired menus, delicious breakfasts, live jazz and fantastic views. View our current menus and book your table online today. Book your table At the V&A The V&A Exhibition Road Quarter There’s a new way into the Victoria and Albert Museum. Explore the beautiful new public areas and gallery spaces including the world’s first all-porcelain courtyard at the V&A Exhibition Road Quarter, our largest architectural intervention in 100 years. Find out more

July at the Ashmolean

Exhibitions  |  Events  |  Membership  |  Shop Be part of our story To celebrate Elias Ashmole's 400th birthday we are transforming two galleries at the heart of the Museum to retell the story of the founding collections. You can be part of the Ashmolean’s story and receive exciting rewards by making a donation today. Be part of our story ★★★★★ "Stunning" The Times ★★★★★ "Magnificent" The Guardian Book Now for Raphael: The Drawings Advance booking is strongly recommended BOOK NOW ★★★★★ "Unmissable" The Telegraph

Get in Free – Join Online Today Ashmolean Members get in FREE to all exhibitions – including Raphael: The Drawings – and enjoy behind-the-scenes activities as well a 10% discount in the shop, café & restaurant. Click here to find out more Latest Video Raphael's Drawings In our latest video, exhibition curator Dr Catherine Whistler explores the great and unrivalled collection of Raphael drawings at the Ashmolean. Anglo-Saxons & Vikings Big Weekend 15 & 16 July, 11am–4pm Join us for a big weekend exploring one of the most fascinating ages in Britain’s history with fun-filled activities, live music, storytelling, talks and crafts for all ages. No booking is required and all talks and activities are FREE. The event is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. View the full programme Ashmolean After Hours Open until 8pm Fridays 21 July & 25 August We're keeping our doors open late so you can explore the museum after our normal closing time or enjoy an evening viewing of Raphael: The Drawings. With music, bars and special talks and workshops. Find out more Family Fun FREE Museum Adventures Pick up free trails and sketching materials every day, and join us every Wednesday & Thursday from 26 July for fun Summer Holiday drawing activities. Free, and all ages welcome. Find out more Raphael Exhibition Tours 3.30pm every Tuesday & Thursday Join one of our free guided exhibition tours for an in-depth look at Raphael's drawings. Tours are free with the price of admission and no additional booking is required. Meet in Gallery 58. Find out more Workshops and Talks Find an event Learn more about Raphael's drawings and influence, as well as the themes explored in the exhibition, at one of our special talks, tours, short courses or workshops. Book your place online today.  Find an event Exhibition Catalogue Buy Online Based on new research this new book, which explores Raphael’s creativity and experimentation in over 120 drawings from his entire career, is the perfect exhibition companion. Buy online Exhibition Shop Online & at the Museum Discover our new range of gifts, books, bags, jewellery, prints, art supplies, fashion, games and much more, all inspired by the artworks on display in our Raphael: The Drawings exhibition. Shop online

Unforgettable Events July & August Special Offer The Ashmolean is the perfect venue to leave you with unique and lasting memories of your celebration. Book in July or August and receive 10% off venue hire and catering. Contact us for full details and terms. Find out more At the National Portrait Gallery The Encounter: Drawings from Leonardo to Rembrandt 13 July – 22 October 2017 The creative encounter between individual artists and sitters is explored in this major exhibition featuring portrait drawings by some of the outstanding masters of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Find out more Rooftop Restaurant Book Your Table Enjoy our seasonal exhibition-inspired menus, delicious breakfasts, live jazz and fantastic views. View our current menus and book your table online today. Book your table