30 Aug ASHMOLEAN AFTER HOURS We will be keeping our doors open late so you can explore the museum after normal closing time. Take in a talk, listen to some live music, or relax at the bar with friends after work. Whole Museum
BOOK 11 Sep JAMES BYAM SHAW: SCHOLAR-DEALER AND 'MUSEUM MAN' The role of dealers in building museum collections is often overlooked. Discover the scholar-dealer behind many of the Ashmolean’s great 20th-century acquisitions of Old Master drawings, including works by Francisco José de Goya y Luceintes, and more. Gallery 21
BOOK 25 Sep SCULPT, MOULD, CAST Follow in the footsteps of ancient sculptors on this three-day course where you will sketch, model, mould, and cast your own statue. Learning Studio
16 Nov ONE WORLD FESTIVAL 2019 A special weekend celebrating the communities and faiths of Oxfordshire through a dazzling array of activities, performances, talks and crafts for all ages Atrium and Galleries
20 Jun INTERPRETED TOUR: HANDS-ON OR DESCRIPTIVE A hands-on or descriptive session for blind and partially sighted people. Meet in Gallery 21
BOOK 30 Sep RELAXED EXHIBITION OPENING Sessions designed for people living with Autism, or with other sensory needs, and their families, friends and carers. Exhibition Galleries
BOOK 16 Sep RELAXED EXHIBITION OPENING Sessions designed for people living with Autism, or with other sensory needs, and their families, friends and carers. Exhibition Galleries
BOOK 14 Dec RELAXED EXHIBITION OPENING Sessions designed for people living with Autism, or with other sensory needs, and their families, friends and carers. Exhibition Galleries
BOOK 7 Dec RELAXED EXHIBITION OPENING Sessions designed for people living with Autism, or with other sensory needs, and their families, friends and carers. Exhibition Galleries
20 Aug EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
22 Aug EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
27 Aug EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
29 Aug EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
3 Sep EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
5 Sep EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
10 Sep EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
12 Sep EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
17 Sep EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
19 Sep EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
24 Sep EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
26 Sep EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
Until 15 September 2019 THE NAKED FORM IN MODERN CHINESE ART While the nude was not a traditional subject in Chinese art, it became a common theme in the early to mid-twentieth century after being introduced to China by artists who studied internationally. Gallery 29
Until 6 October 2019 LIFELINES: THE WOODCUTS OF NAOKO MATSUBARA Over 40 dynamic woodcuts selected to showcase the remarkable career of Naoko Matsubara, a distinguished Japanese artist based in Canada. Gallery 11
Until 22 March 2020 A NICE CUP OF TEA? Learn about the untold stories and hidden narratives of empire, trade and transatlantic slavery through this contemporary art installation inspired by the Ashmolean’s European Ceramics collection. Gallery 40
Until 3 November 2019 A. R. PENCK The first show of the work of internationally acclaimed German artist A. R. Penck (1939–2017) in Oxford and his first solo museum display in the UK in over 25 years. Gallery 8
25 Jul – 12 Jan 2020 LAST SUPPER IN POMPEII This major exhibition will tell the story of this ancient Roman town’s love affair with food. Exhibition Galleries
Until 15 December 2019 FEED THE WORLD: FOOD AND MONEY IN THE 20TH CENTURY This display explores the complex relationship between food and money by taking a closer look at the Food and Agriculture Organization’s ‘Food for All’ programme. Gallery 7
Tue 20 Aug 3.30–4.15pm EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
Wed 21 Aug, 2 – 4pm SUMMER FUN – ROMAN HOLIDAY Make some Ancient Roman holiday memories with us. Find out about Ancient Roman feasts and myths with crafts and storytelling. Something for all ages to enjoy. Learning Studio
Thu 22 Aug, 2 – 4pm SUMMER FUN – ROMAN HOLIDAY Make some Ancient Roman holiday memories with us. Find out about Ancient Roman feasts and myths with crafts and storytelling. Something for all ages to enjoy. Learning Studio
Thu 22 Aug 3.30–4.15pm EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
Sat 24 Aug, 11.30am–1.30pm HANDS-ON COINS Handle historical coins from different times and places, with the help of our volunteer team. Everyone is welcome, but more suitable for ages 7+. Free, no booking required. Gallery 7
Tue 27 Aug 3.30–4.15pm EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our exhibition Last Supper in Pompeii Exhibition Galleries
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