MEMBERS' EVENTS | Ashmolean Museum

Members' lectures tickets are available to purchase online, over the phone on 01865 278 112 or in person at the Museum.

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The Greek and Roman Sculpture Gallery at the Ashmolean Museum

MEMBERS' WEEK: GREEK AND ROMAN COLLECTIONS TOUR

Mon 4 Nov, 11am

MEMBERS ONLY

Join Alison Pollard to explore some of the highlights of the collection.

MEMBERS' WEEK: COIN HANDLING

Mon 4 & Wed 6 Nov, Various Times

MEMBERS ONLY

A fantastic chance to explore this wonderful collection and hear from experts in their fields.

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Netsuke in the form of a rat, Kano Tomokazu, 1800-40

MEMBERS' WEEK: NETSUKE HANDLING

Tue 5 Nov, 2pm

MEMBERS ONLY

Enjoy an in-depth and informative handling session of the Ashmolean's collection of netsuke.

MEMBERS WEEK LECTURE: TIM REEVE, V&A

Wed 6 Nov, 6pm

MEMBERS ONLY

Deputy Director Tim Reeve of the V&A presents the development and evolution of the V&A beyond its traditional South Kensington home.

A life size statue of Bacchus standing in the middle of a gallery

MEMBERS' WEEK: EXHIBITION MORNING PRIVATE VIEW

Thu 7 Nov, 8.30am

MEMBERS ONLY

Enjoy an early morning private view of our current exhibition.

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MEMBERS' WEEK: VISIT THE EASTERN ART STUDY CENTRE

Tue 5 Nov, 11am

MEMBERS ONLY

A visit to the Jameel Study Centre, which houses the Ashmolean's collection of Asian art that spans over five millennia and many cultures, promises to be an eye-opening experience.

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Three people looking at large pot wearing white gloves

MEMBERS' WEEK: CONSERVATION STUDIO TOURS

Thu 7 Nov 11am & midday

MEMBERS ONLY

Learn about the methods and techniques used by our Conservation Team to keep our collections looking the best in one of these behind-the-scenes sessions.

MEMBERS' LECTURE: GAUGUIN'S PORTRAITS: MIMICRY AND MYSTERY

Thu 7 Nov, 3.30pm

MEMBERS ONLY

Art Historian Juliet Heslewood will give this lecture on Gauguin's portraits and will provide an insight into this extraordinary artist.

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A group of visitors in the Western Art Print Room

MEMBERS' WEEK: WESTERN ART PRINT ROOM TOURS

Sat 9 Nov 11.30am, 12pm and 12.30pm

MEMBERS ONLY

Visit one of our star attractions, the Western Art Print Room, for incredible close-up access to some of our most treasured artworks.

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WA2004.102 Johannes Cornelisz. Verspronck, Portrait of a Lady Image © Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

MEMBERS' LECTURE: THE DUTCH GOLDEN AGE: PAINTINGS FROM THE NATIONAL TRUST

Tue 12 Nov 10.30am

MEMBERS ONLY

David Taylor, Curator of Paintings and Sculpture for the National Trust, will discuss 16th and 17th century Dutch art in the contect of the National trust's exceptional collections.

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MEMBERS' LECTURE: CALLIGEOFIGURESQUES: AN INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC ART AND DESIGN

Tue 26 Nov, 3pm

MEMBERS ONLY

James Allan, Professor of Eastern Art at Oxford University, will introduce Islamic art through Arabic calligraphy, geometry and arabesque.

MEMBERS' LECTURE: THE ASHMOLEAN IN EGYPT

Fri 6 Dec, 4pm

MEMBERS ONLY

Liam McNamara will explore the history and development of the site of Hierakonpolis and share the results of the Ashmolean’s most recent archaeological fieldwork and research in the temple enclosure.