ADULT GROUPS & TRAVEL TRADE

Advance booking is required for all organised groups, including self-guided visits. We require all organised groups of more than 10 people to book at least two weeks in advance.

Choose from expert-led tours, rooftop dining and exclusive out-of-hours experiences and self-guided visits. If you're looking for something different then we can create a bespoke package tailored to your group's interests.

All group experiences can be combined with catering, including lunch packages and afternoon tea in the Rooftop Restaurant.

Booking

Contact us by email to make an enquiry or to organise your experience.

Travel Trade, please email   traveltrade@ashmus.ox.ac.uk

All other groups, please email   groups@ashmus.ox.ac.uk

To book a self-guided visit for a group of more than 10 people, please book online: Book a Self-Guided Group Visit

 

Guided Offers

 

Our Daytime Group Talks and Tours offer an engaging way to explore the Ashmolean’s remarkable collections and connect more deeply with the stories they tell with an expert staff guide.  

Choose from: 

  • Highlights Tour: Discover the story of the Ashmolean and explore highlights from its world-renowned collections, beginning with the Museum's founding in 1683. , this guided tour introduces the people, objects and ideas that have shaped its history. See treasures from Anglo-Saxon England, Ancient Egyptian mummies, Renaissance masterpieces, exceptional works from China, Japan and Korea, and rare coins spanning more than 2,500 years. 
  • Archaeology & Antiquities Tour: Explore remarkable objects from across the Ashmolean's archaeology collections and discover what they reveal about past lives, beliefs and cultures. Learn how archaeologists, researchers and conservators use objects and evidence to uncover and interpret the past.
  • Art in Focus Tour: Explore outstanding works from the Ashmolean's Western and Eastern art collections. Discover the beauty and craftsmanship of paintings, ceramics and decorative arts, and the different artistic traditions, techniques and influences they represent.

  Price 

From £20 per person, minimum charge of £200 per group.

 Duration

1 hour

  Availability

Available daily during museum opening hours, (10am–5pm; last tour at 3.30pm). Each tour can accommodate up to 15 people per guide. If your group is larger, we can accommodate up to 45 people in the same time slot by providing additional guides. Please note that some tours are only available after 2.30pm or outside UK term time.

Booking

Contact us by email to make an enquiry or to organise your experience.

  traveltrade@ashmus.ox.ac.uk ​​​​​

 

Enhance your visit with a private introductory exhibition talk led by one of our expert guides. Held in our lecture theatre, the talk provides valuable context and insights into the current temporary exhibition. 

Upcoming exhibitions:  

  Price 

From £20 per person, minimum charge of £400 per group, plus cost of exhibition tickets.

 Duration

45 minute talk followed by self-guided exhibition visit. Total time 1.5 to 2 hours. 

  Availability

Standard times 10.30–11.30am and 2.30–3.30pm on Mondays or Fridays only, subject to availability.

Booking

Contact us by email to make an enquiry or to organise your experience.

  traveltrade@ashmus.ox.ac.uk ​​​​​

 

We can create a tour tailored to your group's interests for an additional fee. Whether you're interested in food and drink, textiles, or are travelling on to destinations such as Egypt, India or Japan, we'll work with you to create a tour that complements your itinerary and interests. 

  Price 

From £25 per person (minimum £250)

 Duration

1 hour

Booking

Contact us by email to make an enquiry or to organise your experience.

  traveltrade@ashmus.ox.ac.uk ​​​​​

 

Complete your visit with a group dining experience in our Rooftop Restaurant. Situated on the Museum's top floor and overlooking Oxford's historic skyline, the restaurant provides a memorable setting to complement your visit, with lunch, Afternoon Tea or a private dining experience. 

Our seasonal lunch menus showcase fresh, carefully sourced ingredients and can be tailored to suit a range of group sizes and itineraries. Our seasonal Afternoon Tea features freshly prepared finger sandwiches, homemade scones served with clotted cream and preserve, and a selection of handcrafted pastries and cakes, accompanied by a choice of fine loose-leaf teas.  

Group dining can be booked alongside guided tours, exhibition talks, self-guided visits and exclusive out-of-hours experiences, making it easy to create a seamless itinerary for your group. 

Lunch 

Seasonal Afternoon Tea 

  • Available daily, 11.30am to 4pm 
  • From £32.50 per person

Additional costs may apply to larger groups and private dining.  

Booking

To discuss catering as part of your group visit, please contact us by email.

  traveltrade@ashmus.ox.ac.uk ​​​​​​

 

Create unforgettable memories at the Ashmolean with a private out-of-hours tour. Held before or after our public opening times, this exclusive experience offers rare access to Britain’s first public museum, allowing you to explore half a million years of art and archaeology in a peaceful, intimate setting. 

Guided by one of our experts, discover everything from ancient Egyptian mummies to modern masterpieces, or choose a themed tour inspired by our world-class collections. Complete your visit with a private breakfast or bespoke catering to create a truly memorable occasion.

  Price 

From £1030 + VAT 

 Duration

1 hour

  Availability

Sunday–Tuesday, 8–10am, 5.30–6.30pm, subject to availability. 

Booking

Contact us by email to make an enquiry or to organise your experience.

  traveltrade@ashmus.ox.ac.uk ​​​​​

 

Experience the Ashmolean after hours with an exclusive evening of art, wine and exceptional hospitality. Begin with a private guided tour of the Museum exploring Wine & Food in our collections, before enjoying a hosted wine tasting in our Rooftop Restaurant, accompanied by seasonal charcuterie and sharing boards while taking in views across the Oxford skyline. 

  Price 

From £115 + VAT per person, based on 40 guests. Pricing varies with group size. 

  Capacity

25–40 guests

Booking

Contact us by email to make an enquiry or to organise your experience.

  traveltrade@ashmus.ox.ac.uk ​​​​​

Self-Guided Offers

 

Choose a self-guided booking to give your group an opportunity to discover the Museum independently.

To ensure you get the best experience from your visit, we require all organised groups of more than 10 people to book at least two weeks in advance. 

We reserve the right to refuse entry to organised groups who have not booked. 

  Price 

£7 per person

Booking

You can book your self-guided group visit online:

Book a Self-Guided Visit

 

This one-hour audio tour introduces highlights from across the Museum, including Guy Fawkes’ lantern, the Alfred Jewel, Japanese samurai armour and the Oxford Crown. 

Beginning with a special welcome from Director Xa Sturgis, the tour brings together curators, artists, designers and experts to reveal the surprising stories behind the objects and the people connected with them. 

The tour is hosted on Smartify and is available in English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin and Spanish. Each visitor will need their own smartphone and headphones. Before the visit, we will provide clear instructions explaining how to access and download the tour.

  Duration

1 hour 

  Suitable for

Visitors aged 11 and over 

  Availability

Daily during Museum opening hours, from 10am to 5pm. Available to book from October 2026 for visits taking place from May 2027.

Booking

Contact us by email to make an enquiry or to organise your experience.

  traveltrade@ashmus.ox.ac.uk ​​​​​