Mo‘olelo of the Ahupuaʻa tells the various stories of living, working, playing and learning within a sustainable landscape. These are themes within the epic Hawaiian myth Hiʻiakaikapoliopele, which Hawaiian artist Solomon Enos depicts in this series of paintings. The heroine Hiʻiaka is on a quest that takes her throughout the various landscapes and worlds of […]

At the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford, England, you can see a beautiful Ahu’ula, a feather cloak from Hawaii. It is on display on the ground floor, in a case that has a curtain covering the glass, which when drawn back reveals the striking yellow, red and black design worked in tiny feathers. Draw back […]

The ahupua‘a, a land division extending from the mountains to the sea, has long been the cornerstone of sustainable land management for Kanaka Maoli (Hawaiian) communities. "Ma uka" (toward the mountains) and "Ma kai" (toward the sea) are not merely directional references; they signify a deep understanding of care and access to natural and cultural resources within these regions. Through […]

Discover the beautifully sculptural Hulu Nēnē dress by fashion icon Manaola Yap, a designer and cultural practitioner from Hawaiʻi, within the Pitt Rivers Museum galleries. Displayed in a case in near the centre of the museum court on the ground floor, this installation is part of the journey through the Hawaiian landscape offered through the museum's current […]

In this Archive Case display, artists Simon Grennan and Solomon Enos re-examine the work of nineteenth century author Robert Louis Stevenson through dynamic graphic storytelling. Stevenson travelled to several Pacific islands before settling in Sāmoa in 1890. Referencing this time in Sāmoa, as well as Hawai’i and Europe, related items are brought together from the […]

Unfinished is a poem written by Carol Ann Carl, a daughter of the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia. With a background in Biochemistry and health, her community work revolves around Micronesian youth and women. Carol Ann was entrusted to be the keeper of traditional origin stories, which she shares through her writings. […]

FREE EXHIBITION 20 Sep 2025 to 28 Jun 2026 Gallery 11 Admission is FREE Pat Suet-Bik Hui 許雪碧 (b. 1943) is a US-based Hong Kong artist. This exhibition showcases her work alongside others who engage with the tradition of the 'three perfections' 三絕, which brings together the three art forms of poetry, calligraphy, and painting. […]

6 Dec 2025 - 29 Nov 2026  Gallery 7 Admission is FREE Coinage remains one of the best represented and most recognisable elements of Roman material culture. This display will showcase a selection of Roman coins in the Ashmolean collection that were found in Oxfordshire and tell the story of the region from the Roman […]

This exhibition shows the work created by WOA artists during the summer 2025. On display are sketchbooks, drawings and paintings made on site  and work  in various media inspired by the experience. […]

Shadowlight Supported Studio. A powerful celebration of identity, creativity and community, this group exhibition showcases artwork and film by learning-disabled and neurodivergent artists. Join us for a new exhibition of […]

This exhibition focuses on sculptures by Irish artist Daphne Wright and has been curated by Ashmolean director, Xa Sturgis. Conceived in partnership with the Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin, the […]

As we grapple with the possibilities and excesses of our image-obsessed culture, this free exhibition looks back at the way in which a specific kind of image – portraits – dominated the lives of three contemporaneous rulers: Fath Ali Shah Qajar (1797–1834), King George III (1760–1820), and Napoleon Bonaparte (1799–1814). Juxtaposing portraits on different media from across Iran, Britain and France, […]

Pat Suet-Bik Hui 許雪碧 (b. 1943) is a US-based Hong Kong artist. This exhibition showcases her work alongside others who engage with the tradition of the 'three perfections' 三絕, which brings together the three art forms of poetry, calligraphy, and painting. The exhibition includes works by Hui, her contemporaries, her teacher Lui Shou-Kwan and others […]

Discover the enduring legacy of one of the greatest writers of the past century. Tradecraft draws upon the vast archive of John le Carré, otherwise known as David Cornwell. Held at the Bodleian Libraries, this material – much of which is displayed for the first time – spans Cornwell’s entire life and career, from his time as a […]

Marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, Dancing with Austen explores how important dance was to Austen’s gentry society and its crucial role in her creativity. Dancing moves the plot in all of Jane Austen’s novels. Whether the scene of a private ball or a ticketed assembly, the dance floor measures the course of novels in which […]

About the Shikshapatri Composed in 1826 by Sahajananda Swami (Lord Swaminarayan), a reforming Hindu leader, the Shikshapatri provides moral and spiritual guidance for everyday life in 212 Sanskrit verses. It is […]

Explore the Enchanted Library with our new Winter Trail and see if you can spot the signs of winter in the stories. Our trail sheet includes a take home craft, so you can take your completed trail sheet home with you and make your own winter stars. Included with entry to the Galleries For families

Turrill Sculpture Garden Winter Quarter Selling Exhibition Venue, Timing and Cost Venue: The Turrill Sculpture Garden Date: Saturday, 3 January 2026 to Saturday, 28 February 2026 Timing: Mon, Fri - 9.30 - 5.00pm Tues, Thurs 9.30 - 6.30pm Sat 9.30 - 4.00pm Closed Wed, Sun Cost: Free Our Christmas selling exhibition continues through to 28 February with […]

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Peter Rhoades’s works date from the 1970s & 80s accompanied by Emma's wonderful wheel-thrown vessels

A powerful celebration of identity, creativity and community in a group exhibition. FREE

Venue, Timing and Cost Venue: Old Fire Station Date(s): Thursday, 29 January 2026 to Saturday, 14 March 2026 Timing: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm Cost: FREE Koestler Arts and the Old Fire Station present Through the Blue, an exhibition showcasing artwork, music and writing made in criminal justice settings in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey. Koestler […]

About the events The Oxford Seminars in Cartography have been taking place since 1993, with interested cartographers meeting regularly for a programme of lectures and field trips exploring all facets of mapping and cartography. All are welcome. Events take place online via Zoom, and times listed are UK time. Programme for 2025-26 Map Readings – […]

What do we really know about the plants and flowers in our gardens and window boxes? Beyond their beauty, many have hidden histories – tales of exploration, obsession, and knowledge. […]

Wed 4 Feb 2026, 10.30am–4pm At the Museum One-day practical session in the Ashmolean Learning Studio. Tickets are £105 each. Booking is essential. Please note this workshop (a repeat of […]