GIFT MEMBERSHIP
An Ashmolean Membership is the perfect gift for art and history lovers
This Christmas treat your friends and family to a year of exciting discoveries, learning and inspiration.
They'll enjoy closer access to our collections through unlimited, free exhibition entry, priority booking, exclusive previews and events, our Members Magazine, and many other benefits and discounts.
BUY A GIFT MEMBERSHIP
How does it work? | Christmas delivery
CHRISTMAS DELIVERY DATES
Buying someone a Gift Membership for Christmas?
You can still buy a Gift Membership as a digital Christmas present. Gift Membership Packs will now be delivered in January, but you will receive a digital voucher immediately by email.
BUY A GIFT MEMBERSHIP
If you wish to keep the gift membership a surprise for the recipient(s), make sure to only use your details when purchasing. You can then personally pass on the gift membership voucher code and/or physical gift membership pack for them to redeem in their own time (within 12 months of the purchase date).
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Members enjoy free exhibition entry, previews, events, discounts, and much more.
Free unlimited entry to exhibitions
Members-only events programme
Ashmolean Magazine subscription
Special Member shop & dining discounts
SEE EVERY EXHIBITION FOR FREE
Members enjoy priority booking, unlimited exhibition entry, and exclusive Members-only preview days.
THIS IS WHAT YOU GET: STANLEY DONWOOD | RADIOHEAD | THOM YORKE
HOW DOES IT WORK?
What you will receive
Once you have bought your gift membership online, you will be sent a gift membership code by email, which you can pass on to the recipient of your gift. This code will be needed to activate the membership.
A physical Gift Membership Pack will also be posted to you within 2 working days which will include a beautiful welcome card, outlining our membership benefits, as well as the same gift membership code sent to you by email.
If you wish to keep the gift membership a surprise for the recipient(s), make sure to only use your details when purchasing. You can then personally pass on the gift membership voucher code and/or physical gift membership pack for them to redeem in their own time*.
*Within twelve months of purchase date
Activating your gift membership
You can activate your gift membership at any time within 12 months of purchase date (as printed on the gift card) by contacting the Membership Office on 01865 278 016 or by emailing membership@ashmus.ox.ac.uk
Does the membership start right away?
No, the membership can be activated to start any time within 12 months of the initial purchase. It will not start automatically on the day it is bought.
Can I buy gift memberships at the Museum?
Yes! Gift Memberships can also be purchased in person from the Museum shops, or by calling the Membership Office on 01865 278 016 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm).
Can I buy a gift membership by Direct Debit?
Gift Memberships cannot currently be paid for by Direct Debit, and we are not able to claim Gift Aid on any Gift Membership purchases.