Plan Your Visit | Ashmolean Museum

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Entry is FREE

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2PH

GENERAL ADMISSION

Book your free tickets to visit the Museum, cafe and shop.

Booking is recommended to guarantee entry, but walk-up tickets are available at the Museum.

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ANSELM KIEFER: EARLY WORKS

A major exhibition
NOW OPEN

This exhibition returns to Anselm Kiefer's roots, featuring important early paintings, photos, prints, artist books, watercolours and mixed-media work.

BOOK TICKETS

WEEKEND DROP-IN EVENT

ONE WORLD FAMILY FESTIVAL

FREE. Celebrating the communities and faiths of Oxfordshire. 22 & 23 Feb 2025

FESTIVAL DETAILS

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ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE

A fun interactive multimedia guide for families. Play games and quizzes, enjoy sounds and stories, design and draw as you explore the Museum. Book for your Feb half term visit.

HIGHLIGHTS TRAIL

Pick up the Top 10 Treasures trail on your visit or download to discover amazing objects in the Museum.

MYTHS & REALITY AUDIO TOUR

Download our Smartify audio tour on your phone to enjoy tales of myths and legends with Dr Janina Ramirez. Suitable for ages 12+. £5

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FAMILY TOURS

Join us this winter for FREE volunteer-led family tours around the Egypt, Ancient Greece or Modern Art galleries. Find details at the Welcome Desk.

New Ashmolean Gift Shop 2023

MUSEUM SHOP

The main Museum shop on the lower ground floor is open from 10am to 5pm daily. There's something for everyone, from cards and jewellery to exhibition catalogues.

Every purchase supports the Ashmolean. There is also the Exhibition shop on the 3rd floor.

BROWSE GIFTS ONLINE

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EATING & DRINKING

Enjoy the Rooftop Restaurant for lunch and afternoon tea, from 11.30am. Or stop off at our café for food and drink to eat in or take away from 10am. Both open daily until 5pm.

MENUS & BOOKING

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GALLERIES

Use our interactive floor guide to browse the galleries of the Ashmolean floor by floor and images of the objects they contain.

FLOOR GUIDE

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ACCESSING THE MUSEUM

We welcome everyone and are committed to providing full and equal access to Ashmolean spaces, collections and resources.

ACCESS & FACILITIES

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WHAT'S ON

EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS

A number of exhibitions and free displays are open.

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EXPLORE

SMARTIFY TOURS

Unlock extraordinary stories from our collections with our Smartify audio tours.

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES

FAMILY VISITS & HOLIDAY FUN

Find out what's on for families at the Museum, and view our Frequently Asked Questions

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DISCOVER MORE

PRINT ROOM & STUDY ROOMS

Find out about what you can view in our Study Rooms and Western Art Print Room, and how to book a visit.

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TRAILS

MORE MUSEUM TRAILS

Explore the Museum with a different perspective and guide yourself around the collection with one of our gallery trails.

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GROUP BOOKINGS

VISITING AS A GROUP

Find out about our Group Bookings policy, and how to book a group or a school visit to the Museum.

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TICKETING

Entry to the Museum is free but pre-booking is required for groups and for our ticketed exhibitions.

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FACE COVERINGS / MASKS

Visitors and our staff may continue to wear face coverings if it makes them feel comfortable.

More information & our list of exemptions

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SOCIAL DISTANCING

There are no longer any special recommendations for social distancing.

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CLEANING & HYGIENE

We maintain regular cleaning regimes and there are sanitisation points throughout the Museum.

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ACCESS & FACILITIES

Our lifts, toilets and cloakrooms are all open as normal.

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BE KIND

We ask that you please keep calm and be kind to other visitors and to our staff

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OPENING TIMES

The Museum is open every day, 10am–5pm.

Entry is FREE, but pre-booking is recommended to guarantee entry.

BECOME A MEMBER

Members enjoy free exhibition entry, subscription to our exclusive magazine, a programme of events, as well as discounts in our shops and café.

JOIN ONLINE TODAY

Rome Gallery Closure Nov 2024 – spring 2025

The Rome Gallery, gallery 13 on the ground floor, will be closing for major refurbishment from 4 Nov 2024, reopening in spring 2025.

Cast Gallery Closure Nov 2024 – spring 2025

Due to the major refurbishment for the adjacent Rome Gallery 13, the Cast Gallery will also close from 4 Nov and reopen in spring 2025.

We apologise for any inconvenience.