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 […]

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 – 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 […]

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

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 […]

Oxford University (and online). February 28-March 1, 2026 Modernism Remodelled A Transdisciplinary Conference Oxford University (and online) February 28-March 1, 2026 Fees: £180 (in person) £100 (Online) Prices exclude booking […]

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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 – […]

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 a delicious menu of sandwiches and cakes. Sunday 8th February, Sunday 8th March, Sunday 19th April, Sunday 10th May 13:30-14:30 & 15:30-16:30 Adult menu (£22.95 per adult) Selection […]

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 flowing, the gloves are off, and the games are just getting started. Edward Albee’s multi award-winning play Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a wild, gripping and […]

About the workshops James Freemantle, the Bodleian Printer in Residence 2025–26, will lead workshops creating a birdwatcher’s notebook based on John J. Audubon’s Birds of America. Each workshop in this series […]

Venue, Timing and Cost Venue: The Limes, 87 High Street, Standlake OX29 7RH Date(s): Sunday, 1 March 2026 Timing: 6-7pm Cost: Free concert - donations to the Exuberant Trust - […]