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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 – […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

The Drawing Project is a collaborative work involving sixteen artists and two paintings from the Ashmolean Museum: The Forest Fire by Piero di Cosimo and The Exposition of Moses by Nicholas Poussin. The aim was […]

This exhibition shows the New work created by WOA artists  CLOSED MONDAYS

Song of Myself, 1995, Tom Phillips RA (1937–2022), wire, 360 x 180 cm. Credit: Estate of Tom Phillips CBE RA Tom Phillips described Song of Myself as “an attempt to list the various identities that go to make a single artistic life”. The work borrows its title from a poem in Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman. Its beginning […]

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 […]

free Open daily 10am - 7pm subject to college commitments. Visitors are advised to telephone the college lodge before visiting on: 01865 274100.

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 […]

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 – […]

Enjoy a luxury Wonderland-themed tea in our cafe. Our Alice-inspired Wonderland Teas are available for pre-booked groups only*. Guests enjoy exclusive access to our Alice-themed Room in which to enjoy […]

An Oxford Playhouse Production By Edward Albee Directed by Mike Tweddle One evening. Two couples. No place to hide. Welcome to the small hours at George and Martha’s – the alcohol is […]

Experience reimagined global sound recordings from the Museum's collections through live performance, artist conversations and interactive activities. A unique after-hours event in collaboration with Cities and Memory and Oxford Contemporary […]

Venue, Timing and Cost Venue: Pitt Rivers Museum Date(s): Friday, 27 February 2026 Timing: 6:30pm-9:00pm Cost: £10 (£5 for members of Pitt Rivers Museum) A Century of Sounds is a […]

Tickets - £5 (Book Online) About the event ‘Sounds in Stone’ is a concert inspired by the museum’s collections, with music reflecting the story of life, our planet, and the […]

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Thursday 8 January 2026. If you’ve already got tickets, they’ll still be valid, so hang on to them; your ticket agent […]

Overview Join us on a journey down the Yellow Brick Road as we revisit the electric and eccentric youth of Sir Elton John. Young Elton - The Tribute Show Prepare […]

Junyan Chen - International Piano Series Venue, Timing and Cost Venue: St John's College Auditorium Date: Friday, 27 February 2026 Timing: 7.30 - 9.30 pm Cost: £7 - £35/ concessions […]

Venue, Timing and Cost Venue: New College Chapel Date(s): Friday, 27 February 2026 Timing: 8pm Cost: Free (Booking advised) From surviving ancient fragments to newly composed works this concert brings […]