Ashmolean Museum - 📣 NOW OPEN | Tokyo: Art & Photography

 

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "A thrilling encounter with one of the world’s great art capitals" The Guardian 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 About the exhibition "Wonderful... this show is a treat" The Telegraph Enjoy free, unlimited entry Join online today Become a Member VISIT THE EXHIBITION SHOP A collection inspired by the arts of Tokyo Our Tokyo exhibition shop has got something for everyone, from contemporary prints to Japanese-inspired fashions and vibrant accessories. Shop online JOIN US AS A MEMBER To enjoy unlimited FREE exhibition entry Membership gives you unlimited free access to exhibitions, exclusive online events, members-only previews and curator-led events, a members’ magazine sent to your door, as well as discounts across our shop, restaurant and café. Join us as a Member today and you will be supporting the Museum at a critical time when we need your help more than ever. Join online today EXHIBITION CATALOGUE Tokyo: Art & Photography This richly illustrated new book is a celebration of Tokyo, one of the world's most creative, dynamic and fascinating cities. Co-edited by the exhibition curators, and with contributions by international experts and influential artists, this is a must-have for your book shelf. Buy the catalogue TOKYO FAMILY TRAIL Pick up a free family trail at the exhibition entrance and follow the Japanese toys dotted around the galleries. Entry to the exhibition is free for under-12s and half price for under-25s. Plan your visit 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 rooftops of Oxfordshire. View menus & book online EXHIBITION EVENTS

TOKYO: ART & THE CITY Online Talk Tue 7 Sep, 2–3pm Join Tokyo: Art & Photography exhibition curator Dr Clare Pollard to discover the art of Tokyo, a city that has constantly reinvented itself. Book your place FREE HOLIDAY FUN At the Museum 2, 3, 9 and 10 Aug Book a free museum ticket and join us to make a fan, design an Olympic flag, and create a cherry blossom picture. Plan your visit MANGA FOR BEGINNERS Online Workshop Fri 17 Sep, 4–5.30pm New to Manga? Join Manga artist Chie Kutsuwada to find out what Manga is all about, and learn to draw a character in Manga style. Book your place EDO CASTLE 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 WIN A JAPANESE MEAL FOR TWO At Sticks'n'Sushi To celebrate our summer exhibition Tokyo: Art & Photography, we’re giving you the chance to win a delicious Japanese meal at Sticks'n'Sushi. Enter the prize draw YOUR SUPPORT Our doors are open again, but we are still in need of your help as we recover from the impacts of the past year. You can help us continue to care for the collections by shopping with us, becoming a Member, or making a donation of any size today. Thank you for your continued support. Become a Member Shop Online Make a donation

Ashmolean Museum - The Museum is open! | Book your tickets today

 

THE MUSEUM IS OPEN! The Ashmolean reopens today and we are delighted to welcome you back! Entry to the Museum is free but you will need to pre-book a timed ticket online in advance. You can book tickets now for General Museum Admission, and for our Pre-Raphaelites exhibition which opens tomorrow. Book your tickets Visiting information THE PRE-RAPHAELITES Drawings & Watercolours 18 May – 20 June 2021 From a sketch on the back of an envelope to grand, elaborate chalk drawings, this exhibition offers a rare opportunity to view our internationally-renowned collection of Pre-Raphaelite works on paper. Advance booking is essential. Book your tickets Find out more Visit the Exhibition Shop BECOME A MEMBER A year of exhibitions, exclusive events, & much more Members enjoy closer access to our collection with an exclusive programme of events, priority booking and unlimited entry to all exhibitions, regular mailings, discounts in our our shop, restaurant and café, and many other benefits. Join us as a Member today and you will be supporting the Museum at a critical time when we need your help more than ever. Become a Member AFTERNOON TEA Now available every day of the week Our ever-popular Afternoon Tea on the rooftop will be available again from 20 May, seven days a week. The perfect post-lockdown outing, enjoy homemade scones, a towering selection of savoury and sweet treats and a hot drink of your choice whilst overlooking Oxford. A vegan menu is also available. Book Your Table FREE DISPLAYS & EXHIBITIONS NOW OPEN AT THE MUSEUM WU GUANZHONG OWNING THE PAST CULTURED CANINES A NICE CUP OF TEA? HANS COPER 100 MEDITERRANEAN THREADS Find out more MORE ONLINE EVENTS

ROUND OBJECTS AT PERSEPOLIS Free Online Talk Fri 28 May, 5.30pm Explore the leading theories about mysterious round objects etched into reliefs on the walls of the Apadana at Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Book your place CULTURED CANINES IN CONVERSATION Online Talk Wed 16 Jun, 2pm Artist Allison Ksiazkiewicz will talk about her Cultured Canines artworks, and the inspiration she took from Classical Greek vases. Book your place PAINTERS IN THEIR PLACES: FRANCE Online Short Course Starts Thu 10 Jun, 2pm In these three talks, visit the places which have inspired painters in France: Normandy and Paris, Brittany and the South of France. Book your place PAINTING AT THE LAND'S EDGE Online Workshop Wed 23 Jun, 10am Explore how St Ives became an international centre for art, and learn the techniques of John Miller's sunrise paintings, with artist Kieran Stiles. Book your place

Browse all upcoming events COMPETITION WIN A WEEKEND IN OXFORD With the Landmark Trust We have partnered with the Landmark Trust, to give you the chance to win a 3-night stay at the Steward’s House within the precincts of the Oxford Union. Enter the Competition NEW STORIES NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES High-level cleaning and maintenance at the Ashmolean While the Museum has been closed, our technician Tim has been taking advantage of the quiet galleries to do some rather unconventional cleaning and maintenance. In this week’s story, find out how he’s been caring for our collections behind the scenes and helping us to prepare for reopening.  Read now SPRING SHOPPING BROWSE THE EXHIBITION SHOP A collection inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites Our Pre-Raphaelite exhibition range has got it all, from stationery and homeware to fashion and jewellery. Each product has been carefully selected, and is inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites' love of nature and attention to detail. Browse the shop