Until 14 October 2018 A CENTURY OF WOMEN IN CHINESE ART A diverse selection of representations of women in Chinese art over the past 100 years. Gallery 11
Until 16 December 2018 TRICKS OF TRADE: MONEY AND MAGIC IN CONTEXT Money can be ‘magical’ in more ways than one – it multiplies, it grows and it can buy happiness and bring forth plenitude. Gallery 7
Until 1 February 2019 THE SEVERED HEAD OF MEDUSA, 2013 See Damien Hirst's sculpture on display in the Greek World Gallery, juxtaposed with a Medusa terracotta tile from c. 540 BC Gallery 16
BUY TICKETS Until 6 January 2019 SPELLBOUND Do you believe in magic? Even if you don’t, you probably ‘think magically’ sometimes. This is the first exhibition to examine how magical thinking has been practised over the centuries.
Wed 19 Sep, 11am–12pm HIGHLIGHTS TOUR Discover the treasures of the Ashmolean with this great introduction to the Museum Meet in Gallery 21
Wed 19 Sep, 3.30–4.15pm EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our current Spellbound exhibition. Exhibition Galleries
Wed 19 Sep, 6–9pm GIN 'N' JAZZ ON THE ROOFTOP (WITH FREE GIN!) An exclusive evening at the Ashmolean’s pop-up bar on the terrace of the Museum’s Rooftop Restaurant. A gin & tonic, gin tastings and nibbles are all included in the price. Rooftop Terrace
BOOK Thu 20 Sep, 10.30am-4pm AERIAL PERSPECTIVE IN LANDSCAPE PAINTING Learn how artists like Corot, Boudin and Constable used ‘aerial perspective’: the technique of representing more distant objects as fainter and more blue to exaggerate a sense of depth. Education Studio
Thu 20 Sep, 10.30–11.15pm LITTLE ASHMOLES FUN – RAINBOW Explore, play and learn together with a different theme each month. All welcome but particularly suitable for 3–5 year olds. Little Ashmoles Fun - Every Thursday in term-time 10.30‒11.15am. Gallery 66
FIND OUT MORE LIVEFRIDAYS Ashmolean LiveFridays are late night events with theatrical performances, creative workshops and lively talks, as well as an opportunity to see the collections after hours.
FIND OUT MORE SPECIAL EVENTS Find out about our upcoming late night events, outdoor cinema screenings, festivals and Big Weekends.
FIND OUT MORE ASHMOLEAN AFTER HOURS On the last Friday of every month from 5-8pm we will be keeping our doors open later so you can explore the museum after normal closing time.
FIND OUT MORE SHOUT OUT FOR WOMEN Look out for some special events throughout the year that highlight the Representation of the People Act 1918, enabling all men and some women over the age of 30 to vote for the first time.
