MEMBERS' EVENTS

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

 

 

Download the full Members' Winter 2018-19 programme

Winter 2018-19 Application Form

 

IN-MUSEUM MEMBERS' EVENTS

ashmolean raphael exhibition

MEMBERS-ONLY EVENING

Mon 19 November, 6–8pm

MEMBERS ONLY

Take in this special exhibition after hours with a guest and make use of the Ashmolean pop-up Members' Room at the Rooftop Restaurant. 
Spellbound: Magic, Ritual and Witchcraft

SPELLBOUND: MAGICAL THINKING PAST AND PRESENT

Wed 21 November, 4pm

MEMBERS ONLY

Hear curators Prof Marina Wallace and Dr Sophie Page (both of UCL) speak about our upcoming major exhibition Spellbound, which explores the ways in which our ancestors engaged with the supernatural.
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MEMBERS' CHRISTMAS PARTY

Mon 3 December, 6pm

MEMBERS ONLY

The annual Members' Christmas Party returns to our beautiful museum. Expect festive drinks, live Christmas music and opportunities to learn something new about our vast collections on a curator-led tour!
Ashmolean Exhibition Gallery Shop

MEMBERS' SHOPPING WEEK

Mon 3 – Sun 9 December

Upon presentation of a valid membership card, enjoy a special 20% discount, available in our main Museum Shop and Exhibition Shop. Treat yourself to something special or stock up on gifts and books!
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DÜRER'S MELENCOLIA I: SEARCHING FOR THE BEAUTIFUL

Fri 7 December, 3pm

MEMBERS ONLY

Albrecht Dürer's fastinating engraving of Melencolia I from 1514 is the subject of this fascinating talk by Oxford art historian Patrick Doorly.
Carole Souter

MEMBERS' ANNUAL LECTURE: CAROLE SOUTER. MARVELLOUS MUSEUMS: SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Tue 18 December, 6pm

MEMBERS ONLY

Join us at the Annual Members' Lecture and hear Carole Souter speak about how museums are for everyone.
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DOMES AND MINARETS: MOSQUES OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD

Tue 22 January, 4.30pm

MEMBERS ONLY

Professor James Allen, Emeritus Professor of Eastern Art at Oxford University, takes us on a exploration of the different styles and features of domes and minarets that typifies mosques of the Islamic world.
WA1947.191.316 Anonymous British, Book cover with Biblical scenes, mid-17th century Image © Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

MEMBERS' LECTURE: STITCHING FOR YOUR SOUL

Fri 8 February, 3.30pm

MEMBERS ONLY

Dr Mary Brooks from Durham University, who curated the very successful Ashmolean exhibition of embroidery from the Feller Collection in August 2014, discusses the important role of needlework in 17th century England

JOHN SINGER SARGENT'S PORTRAITS OF SISTERS

Tue 12 March, 4pm

MEMBERS ONLY

Art historian Dr Malcolm Rogers will discuss two of John Singer Sargent’s best known group portraits in their artistic and social context, telling the stories behind them and the personalities of the sitters.
St Nicholas of Bari Rebuking the Storm by Bicci di Lorenzo (active late 1360s-1452)

TOWARDS A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF ART

Thu 21 March, 3.45pm

MEMBERS ONLY

Art historian Alice Foster is well known for making art come alive. Hear her explain what it is that we should be looking for (or at), using some of the most well-loved artwork at the Ashmolean.
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